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Canon 60D vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G

Portability
59
Imaging
58
Features
80
Overall
66
Canon EOS 60D front
 
Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G front
Portability
90
Imaging
40
Features
44
Overall
41

Canon 60D vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Key Specs

Canon 60D
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400 (Expand to 12800)
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Canon EF/EF-S Mount
  • 755g - 145 x 106 x 79mm
  • Introduced November 2010
  • Earlier Model is Canon 50D
  • Replacement is Canon 70D
Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 4.8" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 23-481mm (F) lens
  • 305g - 129 x 71 x 19mm
  • Released August 2012
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Canon 60D vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Overview

On this page, we are contrasting the Canon 60D vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G, former being a Advanced DSLR while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies Canon and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the 60D (18MP) and the Galaxy Camera 4G (16MP) is fairly close but the 60D (APS-C) and Galaxy Camera 4G (1/2.3") have totally different sensor sizing.

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The 60D was announced 21 months earlier than the Galaxy Camera 4G making them a generation apart from each other. Both cameras have different body design with the Canon 60D being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G being a Compact camera.

Before delving into a in depth comparison, here is a short synopsis of how the 60D scores against the Galaxy Camera 4G in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon 60D over the Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G

 60D Galaxy Camera 4G 
Focus manually More precise focus
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display resolution1040k0kCrisper display (+1040k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies

Reasons to pick Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G over the Canon 60D

 Galaxy Camera 4G 60D 
ReleasedAugust 2012November 2010Fresher by 21 months
Display dimensions4.8"3"Larger display (+1.8")
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Canon 60D and Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G

 60D Galaxy Camera 4G 

Canon 60D vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Physical Comparison

In case you're intending to carry your camera regularly, you should think about its weight and volume. The Canon 60D comes with outside dimensions of 145mm x 106mm x 79mm (5.7" x 4.2" x 3.1") and a weight of 755 grams (1.66 lbs) whilst the Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G has sizing of 129mm x 71mm x 19mm (5.1" x 2.8" x 0.7") having a weight of 305 grams (0.67 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are utilising during that time. Underneath is a front view measurements comparison of the 60D compared to the Galaxy Camera 4G.

Canon 60D vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the 60D and Galaxy Camera 4G is 59 and 90 respectively.

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Canon 60D vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Sensor Comparison

Often, it is very difficult to visualise the gap in sensor sizing merely by researching specs. The graphic here will help give you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the 60D and Galaxy Camera 4G.

As you can plainly see, both the cameras provide different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The 60D having a larger sensor will make getting shallow depth of field easier and the Canon 60D will result in extra detail with its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop pics more aggressively. The older 60D will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.

Canon 60D vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G sensor size comparison

Canon 60D vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Screen and ViewFinder

Canon 60D vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon 60D Portrait photography factors
Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Portrait photography factors
74
focusing manually
good resolution (18 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
supports face detection focus
saves RAW formats
30
decent MP (16 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not available
external flash not possible
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon 60D
Street photography with Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G
66
screen articulates
good sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
environment sealing
does not have image stabilization
61
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors in class (305 grams)
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon 60D
Sports photography with Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G
66
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000 seconds)
good resolution (18 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
environment sealing
good battery (1,100 per charge)
comes with phase detect auto focus
low fps (5.0 frames/s)
does not have image stabilization
45
amazing zoom range (23-481mm 20.9 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
no shutter priority mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon 60D as a Travel photography camera
Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G as a Travel photography camera
68
good battery (1,100 shots)
environment sealing
good resolution (18 megapixels)
flash built-in
display is selfie friendly
lack of Time Lapse mode
72
lighter than competitors in class (305 grams)
decent MP (16MP)
rather wide (23mm)
very long reach (481mm)
fast maximum aperture (f)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Canon 60D as a Landscape photography camera
Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G as a Landscape photography camera
69
focusing manually
interchangeable lenses (Canon EF/EF-S mount)
screen size is good (3")
good resolution (18MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
environment sealing
good battery (1,100 CIPA)
does not have image stabilization
lack of Time Lapse mode
47
rather wide (23mm)
fast maximum aperture (f)
bigger than average screen (4.8 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
manual mode not available
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon 60D
Vlogging with Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G
67
display is selfie friendly
supports face detection focus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
does have external mic jack
does not have image stabilization
37
rather wide (23mm)
fast maximum aperture (f)
touchscreen capability
built in image stabilization (Optical)
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competitors in class (305g)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
doesn't have external mic socket
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Canon 60D vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon 60D and Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G
 Canon EOS 60DSamsung Galaxy Camera 4G
General Information
Brand Name Canon Samsung
Model type Canon EOS 60D Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G
Category Advanced DSLR Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2010-11-10 2012-08-29
Physical type Mid-size SLR Compact
Sensor Information
Chip Digic 4 1.4GHz Quad-Core
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size APS-C 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 22.3 x 14.9mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 332.3mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 18 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Highest resolution 5184 x 3456 -
Highest native ISO 6400 3200
Highest boosted ISO 12800 -
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points 9 -
Cross type focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mount type Canon EF/EF-S fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 23-481mm (20.9x)
Amount of lenses 326 -
Focal length multiplier 1.6 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inches 4.8 inches
Screen resolution 1,040 thousand dots 0 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen technology Clear View TFT color LCD 308 ppi, HD Super Clear Touch Display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (pentaprism) None
Viewfinder coverage 96% -
Viewfinder magnification 0.6x -
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30 secs -
Maximum shutter speed 1/8000 secs -
Continuous shooting rate 5.0 frames per second -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 13.00 m no built-in flash
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye no built-in flash
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Maximum flash synchronize 1/250 secs -
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (29.97, 25, 23.976 fps), 1280 x 720 (59.94, 50 fps), 640 x 480 (59.94, 50 fps) 1920 x 1080
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) none
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 755 grams (1.66 pounds) 305 grams (0.67 pounds)
Physical dimensions 145 x 106 x 79mm (5.7" x 4.2" x 3.1") 129 x 71 x 19mm (5.1" x 2.8" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating 66 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 22.2 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 11.5 not tested
DXO Low light rating 813 not tested
Other
Battery life 1100 images -
Battery type Battery Pack -
Battery ID LP-E6 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, remote) -
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC micro SD/micro SDHC/micro SDXC
Card slots Single Single
Pricing at launch $899 $550