Canon D20 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G

Its time to look more in depth at the Canon D20 and Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G, former being a Waterproof while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Canon and Samsung. There exists a substantial gap among the resolutions of the D20 (12MP) and Galaxy Camera 3G (16MP) but both cameras offer the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The D20 was announced 10 months later than the Galaxy Camera 3G and they are both of a similar age. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before diving into a comprehensive comparison, here is a quick highlight of how the D20 matches up versus the Galaxy Camera 3G in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot D20 & Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G. The whole galleries are provided at Canon D20 Gallery & Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Gallery.

For anyone who is planning to carry your camera frequently, you will have to think about its weight and size. The Canon D20 enjoys physical dimensions of 112mm x 71mm x 28mm (4.4" x 2.8" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 228 grams (0.50 lbs) while the Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G has specifications of 129mm x 71mm x 19mm (5.1" x 2.8" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 305 grams (0.67 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you choose at that moment. Below is a front view proportions comparison of the D20 against the Galaxy Camera 3G.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the D20 and Galaxy Camera 3G is 91 and 90 respectively.

Quite often, its tough to see the gap in sensor sizing only by going through a spec sheet. The graphic below will help offer you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the D20 and Galaxy Camera 3G.

As you can see, both of these cameras come with the identical sensor size but not the same MP. You can anticipate the Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G to provide extra detail with its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will let you crop pics a good deal more aggressively. The more recent D20 is going to have a benefit in sensor tech.