Canon A3000 IS vs Samsung Galaxy Camera

Here, we will be matching up the Canon A3000 IS and Samsung Galaxy Camera, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Canon and Samsung. There exists a considerable gap among the image resolutions of the A3000 IS (10MP) and Galaxy Camera (16MP) but both cameras have the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The A3000 IS was introduced 4 years before the Galaxy Camera and that is a fairly large difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before diving into a step-by-step comparison, here is a quick summation of how the A3000 IS matches up vs the Galaxy Camera in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot A3000 IS & Samsung Galaxy Camera. The whole galleries are provided at Canon A3000 IS Gallery & Samsung Galaxy Camera Gallery.

If you are planning to carry your camera often, you are going to need to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Canon A3000 IS features outer measurements of 97mm x 58mm x 28mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 165 grams (0.36 lbs) whilst the Samsung Galaxy Camera has dimensions of 129mm x 71mm x 19mm (5.1" x 2.8" x 0.7") along with a weight of 300 grams (0.66 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you choose at that moment. Here is a front view overall size comparison of the A3000 IS against the Galaxy Camera.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the A3000 IS and Galaxy Camera is 94 and 90 respectively.

Normally, it is very difficult to picture the contrast in sensor sizing only by going through specs. The graphic below will help provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the A3000 IS and Galaxy Camera.

As you can plainly see, the two cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit different megapixels. You can count on the Samsung Galaxy Camera to show more detail using its extra 6MP. Higher resolution will enable you to crop pictures way more aggressively. The older A3000 IS will be behind with regard to sensor technology.