Canon A1100 IS vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G

Here is a in-depth review of the Canon A1100 IS and Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Canon and Samsung. There is a huge difference among the resolutions of the A1100 IS (12MP) and Galaxy Camera 4G (16MP) but both cameras posses the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The A1100 IS was brought out 4 years earlier than the Galaxy Camera 4G and that is a fairly significant gap as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before delving into a comprehensive comparison, here is a quick view of how the A1100 IS matches up versus the Galaxy Camera 4G in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot A1100 IS and Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G. The entire galleries are viewable at Canon A1100 IS Gallery and Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Gallery.

For those who are looking to carry your camera frequently, you'll have to take into account its weight and measurements. The Canon A1100 IS enjoys exterior measurements of 95mm x 62mm x 31mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.2") along with a weight of 150 grams (0.33 lbs) while the Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G has proportions of 129mm x 71mm x 19mm (5.1" x 2.8" x 0.7") and a weight of 305 grams (0.67 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you choose at that time. The following is a front view overall size comparison of the A1100 IS versus the Galaxy Camera 4G.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the A1100 IS and Galaxy Camera 4G is 93 and 90 respectively.

Usually, it can be hard to see the difference in sensor sizing just by going through specifications. The visual below might give you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the A1100 IS and Galaxy Camera 4G.

To sum up, each of these cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but not the same megapixels. You should anticipate the Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G to produce more detail having its extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also let you crop images more aggressively. The older A1100 IS will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.