Canon A1100 IS vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2

Lets look closer at the Canon A1100 IS and Samsung Galaxy Camera 2, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Canon and Samsung. There is a crucial difference among the sensor resolutions of the A1100 IS (12MP) and Galaxy Camera 2 (16MP) but they come with the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The A1100 IS was unveiled 5 years earlier than the Galaxy Camera 2 which is a fairly serious gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving in to a full comparison, below is a quick summation of how the A1100 IS matches up versus the Galaxy Camera 2 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot A1100 IS and Samsung Galaxy Camera 2. The full galleries are available at Canon A1100 IS Gallery and Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Gallery.

For anyone who is going to carry around your camera often, you are going to need to take into account its weight and measurements. The Canon A1100 IS has outer dimensions of 95mm x 62mm x 31mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.2") having a weight of 150 grams (0.33 lbs) and the Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 has proportions of 133mm x 71mm x 19mm (5.2" x 2.8" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 283 grams (0.62 lbs).

Take a look at the Canon A1100 IS and Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you use at the time. Underneath is the front view measurements comparison of the A1100 IS vs the Galaxy Camera 2.

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the A1100 IS and Galaxy Camera 2 is 93 and 90 respectively.

Oftentimes, it's hard to visualize the contrast in sensor sizes only by seeing specifications. The picture below will offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the A1100 IS and Galaxy Camera 2.

Plainly, the two cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but different megapixels. You should expect to see the Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 to provide greater detail having an extra 4MP. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop pics much more aggressively. The more aged A1100 IS will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.