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Canon ELPH 190 IS vs Samsung Galaxy Camera

Portability
95
Imaging
46
Features
25
Overall
37
Canon PowerShot ELPH 190 IS front
 
Samsung Galaxy Camera front
Portability
90
Imaging
40
Features
55
Overall
46

Canon ELPH 190 IS vs Samsung Galaxy Camera Key Specs

Canon ELPH 190 IS
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-240mm (F3.0-6.9) lens
  • 138g - 95 x 57 x 24mm
  • Released January 2016
Samsung Galaxy Camera
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 4.8" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 23-481mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 300g - 129 x 71 x 19mm
  • Announced February 2013
  • Additionally Known as Wi-Fi
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Canon ELPH 190 IS vs Samsung Galaxy Camera Overview

Here is a in-depth analysis of the Canon ELPH 190 IS vs Samsung Galaxy Camera, former being a Ultracompact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Canon and Samsung. There is a considerable difference between the sensor resolutions of the ELPH 190 IS (20MP) and Galaxy Camera (16MP) but they come with the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The ELPH 190 IS was brought out 2 years later than the Galaxy Camera and that is quite a large difference as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras come with different body type with the Canon ELPH 190 IS being a Ultracompact camera and the Samsung Galaxy Camera being a Compact camera.

Before going in to a detailed comparison, below is a concise summation of how the ELPH 190 IS grades versus the Galaxy Camera when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon ELPH 190 IS over the Samsung Galaxy Camera

 ELPH 190 IS Galaxy Camera 
AnnouncedJanuary 2016February 2013Fresher by 35 months

Reasons to pick Samsung Galaxy Camera over the Canon ELPH 190 IS

 Galaxy Camera ELPH 190 IS 
Focus manually More exact focusing
Screen dimension4.8"2.7"Bigger screen (+2.1")
Screen resolution922k230kSharper screen (+692k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Canon ELPH 190 IS and Samsung Galaxy Camera

 ELPH 190 IS Galaxy Camera 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen

Canon ELPH 190 IS vs Samsung Galaxy Camera Physical Comparison

For anyone who is aiming to carry your camera often, you are going to need to think about its weight and proportions. The Canon ELPH 190 IS comes with physical dimensions of 95mm x 57mm x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") with a weight of 138 grams (0.30 lbs) while the Samsung Galaxy Camera has measurements of 129mm x 71mm x 19mm (5.1" x 2.8" x 0.7") and a weight of 300 grams (0.66 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you select at the time. The following is the front view proportions comparison of the ELPH 190 IS and the Galaxy Camera.

Canon ELPH 190 IS vs Samsung Galaxy Camera size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the ELPH 190 IS and Galaxy Camera is 95 and 90 respectively.

Canon ELPH 190 IS vs Samsung Galaxy Camera top view buttons comparison

Canon ELPH 190 IS vs Samsung Galaxy Camera Sensor Comparison

Often, it's hard to visualise the gap between sensor sizing merely by looking at specifications. The photograph here should offer you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the ELPH 190 IS and Galaxy Camera.

Plainly, the 2 cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same resolution. You can count on the Canon ELPH 190 IS to give you greater detail having its extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also help you crop photographs much more aggressively. The more recent ELPH 190 IS is going to have a benefit with regard to sensor tech.

Canon ELPH 190 IS vs Samsung Galaxy Camera sensor size comparison

Canon ELPH 190 IS vs Samsung Galaxy Camera Screen and ViewFinder

Canon ELPH 190 IS vs Samsung Galaxy Camera Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon ELPH 190 IS as a Portrait photography camera
Samsung Galaxy Camera as a Portrait photography camera
39
good megapixels (20 megapixels)
includes face detect focus
no manual focus
lack of manual exposure
cannot use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
40
focusing manually
good resolution (16MP)
external flash not possible
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Canon ELPH 190 IS Street photography details
Samsung Galaxy Camera Street photography details
59
image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
61
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others (300g)
no articulating screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Canon ELPH 190 IS as a Sports photography camera
Samsung Galaxy Camera as a Sports photography camera
37
image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (20 megapixels)
painfully slow continuous shooting (0.8 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
low battery pack (190 CIPA)
does not have phase detect auto focus
50
incredible zoom range (23-481mm 20.9 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon ELPH 190 IS
Travel photography with Samsung Galaxy Camera
64
good megapixels (20MP)
built-in flash
decently wide (24mm)
does not have Timelapse recording
low battery pack (190 per charge)
does not have selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
69
lighter than others (300 grams)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
fairly wide (23mm)
very long zoom (481mm)
no Timelapse recording
does not contain selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon ELPH 190 IS as a Landscape photography camera
Samsung Galaxy Camera as a Landscape photography camera
40
decently wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (20MP)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
lack of manual exposure
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
low battery pack (190 per charge)
does not have Timelapse recording
50
focusing manually
fairly wide (23mm)
big screen (4.8 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16MP)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
no Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon ELPH 190 IS Vlogging factors
Samsung Galaxy Camera Vlogging factors
32
decently wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect focus
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
does not have selfie friendly display
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have microphone port
37
fairly wide (23mm)
touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
comes with external microphone port
lighter than others (300 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
does not contain selfie friendly display
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Canon ELPH 190 IS vs Samsung Galaxy Camera Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon ELPH 190 IS and Samsung Galaxy Camera
 Canon PowerShot ELPH 190 ISSamsung Galaxy Camera
General Information
Make Canon Samsung
Model Canon PowerShot ELPH 190 IS Samsung Galaxy Camera
Also called as - Wi-Fi
Class Ultracompact Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2016-01-05 2013-02-19
Body design Ultracompact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by DIGIC 4+ 1.4GHz Quad-Core
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 20 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 -
Max resolution 5152 x 3864 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 1600 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-240mm (10.0x) 23-481mm (20.9x)
Maximal aperture f/3.0-6.9 f/2.8-5.9
Macro focus distance 1cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.7" 4.8"
Resolution of display 230k dot 922k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display tech - 308 ppi, HD Super Clear Touch Display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15s 16s
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter speed 0.8fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 4.00 m (at Auto ISO) -
Flash options Auto, on, slow synchro, off -
External flash
AE 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 (25p), 640 x 480 (30p) 1920 x 1080
Max video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) none
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 138 gr (0.30 lbs) 300 gr (0.66 lbs)
Dimensions 95 x 57 x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") 129 x 71 x 19mm (5.1" x 2.8" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 190 images -
Form of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model NB-11LH -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom) -
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC card micro SD/micro SDHC/micro SDXC
Storage slots Single Single
Retail cost $159 $450