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Canon A810 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G

Portability
93
Imaging
39
Features
26
Overall
33
Canon PowerShot A810 front
 
Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G front
Portability
90
Imaging
40
Features
44
Overall
41

Canon A810 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Key Specs

Canon A810
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F2.8-6.9) lens
  • 171g - 95 x 62 x 30mm
  • Launched February 2012
Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 4.8" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 23-481mm (F) lens
  • 305g - 129 x 71 x 19mm
  • Revealed August 2012
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Canon A810 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Overview

Its time to look a bit more in depth at the Canon A810 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors Canon and Samsung. The resolution of the A810 (16MP) and the Galaxy Camera 3G (16MP) is pretty close and both cameras provide the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The A810 was announced 6 months prior to the Galaxy Camera 3G which means that they are both of a similar generation. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before we go straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a brief introduction of how the A810 matches up versus the Galaxy Camera 3G with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon A810 over the Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G

 A810 Galaxy Camera 3G 
Screen resolution230k0kClearer screen (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G over the Canon A810

 Galaxy Camera 3G A810 
Screen size4.8"2.7"Bigger screen (+2.1")
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Canon A810 and Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G

 A810 Galaxy Camera 3G 
RevealedFebruary 2012August 2012Same generation
Manually focus No manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen

Canon A810 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Physical Comparison

For those who are going to lug around your camera, you're going to have to consider its weight and volume. The Canon A810 enjoys exterior dimensions of 95mm x 62mm x 30mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.2") accompanied by a weight of 171 grams (0.38 lbs) while the Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G has sizing of 129mm x 71mm x 19mm (5.1" x 2.8" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 305 grams (0.67 lbs).

Compare the Canon A810 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you choose during that time. Here is a front view dimensions comparison of the A810 and the Galaxy Camera 3G.

Canon A810 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the A810 and Galaxy Camera 3G is 93 and 90 respectively.

Canon A810 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G top view buttons comparison

Canon A810 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is very hard to visualize the gap in sensor measurements merely by looking through specifications. The visual here may offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the A810 and Galaxy Camera 3G.

To sum up, each of these cameras feature the identical sensor size and the same exact resolution therefore you should expect comparable quality of files but you would want to take the production date of the cameras into account.

Canon A810 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G sensor size comparison

Canon A810 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Screen and ViewFinder

Canon A810 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon A810
Portrait photography with Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G
34
megapixel count good (16MP)
offers face detection autofocus
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual mode
no external flash support
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
30
MP count good (16MP)
no manual focus
lack of manual mode
cannot use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon A810 Street photography information
Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Street photography information
57
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
61
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others in class (305 grams)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon A810
Sports photography with Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G
40
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
offers tracking autofocus
slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
45
great zoom range (23-481mm 20.9 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16MP)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon A810 Travel photography features
Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Travel photography features
65
megapixel count good (16MP)
built-in flash
fairly wide (28mm)
missing Timelapse function
display is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
72
lighter than others in class (305 grams)
MP count good (16MP)
fairly wide (23mm)
great zoom (481mm)
very good max aperture (f)
no Time Lapse function
doesn't have selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Canon A810 Landscape photography highlights
Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Landscape photography highlights
38
fairly wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is small (2.7")
lack of manual mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
missing Timelapse function
47
fairly wide (23mm)
very good max aperture (f)
big screen (4.8")
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16MP)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
lack of manual mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
no Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon A810 Vlogging information
Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Vlogging information
31
fairly wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detection autofocus
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
display is not selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing external microphone support
37
fairly wide (23mm)
very good max aperture (f)
built-in touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
good video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than others in class (305g)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
no mic port
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Canon A810 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A810 and Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G
 Canon PowerShot A810Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G
General Information
Brand Canon Samsung
Model Canon PowerShot A810 Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2012-02-07 2012-08-29
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - 1.4GHz Quad-Core
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 -
Full resolution 4608 x 3456 -
Max native ISO 1600 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) 23-481mm (20.9x)
Largest aperture f/2.8-6.9 -
Macro focus range 3cm -
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7 inches 4.8 inches
Display resolution 230 thousand dot 0 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display technology - 308 ppi, HD Super Clear Touch Display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15 secs -
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 secs -
Continuous shooting speed 1.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 3.00 m no built-in flash
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync no built-in flash
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (25 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080
Max video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video format H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) none
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 171 gr (0.38 pounds) 305 gr (0.67 pounds)
Physical dimensions 95 x 62 x 30mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.2") 129 x 71 x 19mm (5.1" x 2.8" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 220 images -
Battery form AA -
Battery model 2 x AA -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) -
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC micro SD/micro SDHC/micro SDXC
Storage slots One One
Price at launch $99 $606