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Canon G5 X MII vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G

Portability
86
Imaging
55
Features
76
Overall
63
Canon PowerShot G5 X Mark II front
 
Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G front
Portability
90
Imaging
40
Features
44
Overall
41

Canon G5 X MII vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Key Specs

Canon G5 X MII
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 125 - 12800 (Increase to 25600)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 24-120mm (F1.8-2.8) lens
  • 340g - 111 x 61 x 46mm
  • Announced July 2019
  • Succeeded the Canon G5 X
Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 4.8" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 23-481mm (F) lens
  • 305g - 129 x 71 x 19mm
  • Released August 2012
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Canon G5 X MII vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Overview

Let's examine more in depth at the Canon G5 X MII vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G, former is a Large Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Canon and Samsung. There exists a considerable gap among the sensor resolutions of the G5 X MII (20MP) and Galaxy Camera 3G (16MP) and the G5 X MII (1") and Galaxy Camera 3G (1/2.3") enjoy different sensor sizing.

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The G5 X MII was brought out 6 years after the Galaxy Camera 3G which is a fairly large difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras come with different body type with the Canon G5 X MII being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G being a Compact camera.

Before getting through a step-by-step comparison, below is a brief highlight of how the G5 X MII scores versus the Galaxy Camera 3G with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon G5 X MII over the Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G

 G5 X MII Galaxy Camera 3G 
ReleasedJuly 2019August 2012More modern by 84 months
Manual focus Dial exact focusing
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display resolution1040k0kSharper display (+1040k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Reasons to pick Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G over the Canon G5 X MII

 Galaxy Camera 3G G5 X MII 
Display dimension4.8"3"Larger display (+1.8")

Common features in the Canon G5 X MII and Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G

 G5 X MII Galaxy Camera 3G 
Touch display Easily navigate

Canon G5 X MII vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Physical Comparison

When you are aiming to carry around your camera regularly, you have to factor in its weight and measurements. The Canon G5 X MII has got exterior measurements of 111mm x 61mm x 46mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 1.8") with a weight of 340 grams (0.75 lbs) whilst the Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G has proportions of 129mm x 71mm x 19mm (5.1" x 2.8" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 305 grams (0.67 lbs).

Take a look at the Canon G5 X MII vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you use at that time. Below is the front view physical size comparison of the G5 X MII versus the Galaxy Camera 3G.

Canon G5 X MII vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the G5 X MII and Galaxy Camera 3G is 86 and 90 respectively.

Canon G5 X MII vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G top view buttons comparison

Canon G5 X MII vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it's tough to picture the gap in sensor sizes merely by looking through specifications. The pic below should give you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the G5 X MII and Galaxy Camera 3G.

To sum up, the 2 cameras have got different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The G5 X MII featuring a larger sensor is going to make achieving shallower DOF simpler and the Canon G5 X MII will provide you with extra detail having its extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also let you crop photos much more aggressively. The fresher G5 X MII provides a benefit with regard to sensor tech.

Canon G5 X MII vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G sensor size comparison

Canon G5 X MII vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Screen and ViewFinder

Canon G5 X MII vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon G5 X MII
Portrait photography with Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G
66
has manual focus
MP count decent (20 megapixels)
decent sensor size (1")
supports face detect autofocus
delivers RAW files
external flash not possible
30
megapixel count good (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
no manual exposure
can't use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon G5 X MII Street photography advice
Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Street photography advice
84
tilting screen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor size (1")
delivers RAW files
offers focus by touch
61
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average (305 grams)
no articulating screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Canon G5 X MII Sports photography information
Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Sports photography information
65
silent shooting (1/25,600 seconds)
high frames per second (30.0 frames/s)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (20 megapixels)
decent sensor size (1")
supports tracking focus
terrible battery life (230 CIPA)
no phase detect autofocus
45
long zoom range (23-481mm 20.9 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
lack of shutter priority mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon G5 X MII as a Travel photography camera
Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G as a Travel photography camera
80
connects via bluetooth
offers focus by touch
MP count decent (20 megapixels)
has built in flash
display is selfie friendly
rather wide (24mm)
good max aperture (f1.8)
terrible battery life (230 shots)
72
lighter than average (305 grams)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
quite wide (23mm)
long reach (481mm)
great max aperture (f)
no Time Lapse recording
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Canon G5 X MII as a Landscape photography camera
Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G as a Landscape photography camera
70
has manual focus
rather wide (24mm)
good max aperture (f1.8)
decent sized screen (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (20MP)
decent sensor size (1")
delivers RAW files
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
terrible battery life (230 CIPA)
47
quite wide (23mm)
great max aperture (f)
very good size screen (4.8")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
no manual exposure
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
no Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon G5 X MII Vlogging information
Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Vlogging information
80
rather wide (24mm)
good max aperture (f1.8)
display is selfie friendly
touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect autofocus
video res high (3840 x 2160 resolution)
no microphone jack
37
quite wide (23mm)
great max aperture (f)
has touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than average (305g)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
no mic support
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Canon G5 X MII vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon G5 X MII and Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G
 Canon PowerShot G5 X Mark IISamsung Galaxy Camera 3G
General Information
Brand Name Canon Samsung
Model type Canon PowerShot G5 X Mark II Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G
Category Large Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2019-07-09 2012-08-29
Physical type Large Sensor Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip DIGIC 8 1.4GHz Quad-Core
Sensor type BSI-CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 13.2 x 8.8mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 116.2mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 20MP 16MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Maximum resolution 5472 x 3648 -
Maximum native ISO 12800 3200
Maximum boosted ISO 25600 -
Minimum native ISO 125 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-120mm (5.0x) 23-481mm (20.9x)
Largest aperture f/1.8-2.8 -
Macro focusing distance 5cm -
Crop factor 2.7 5.8
Screen
Display type Tilting Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inch 4.8 inch
Resolution of display 1,040k dots 0k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display technology - 308 ppi, HD Super Clear Touch Display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 2,360k dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30s -
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000s -
Maximum quiet shutter speed 1/25600s -
Continuous shooting rate 30.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 7.50 m no built-in flash
Flash settings Auto, on, slow synchro, off no built-in flash
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 120 Mbps, MOV, H.264, AAC 1920 x 1080
Maximum video resolution 3840x2160 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB Yes none
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 340 gr (0.75 pounds) 305 gr (0.67 pounds)
Dimensions 111 x 61 x 46mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 1.8") 129 x 71 x 19mm (5.1" x 2.8" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 230 pictures -
Style of battery Battery Pack -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom) -
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-I compatible) micro SD/micro SDHC/micro SDXC
Card slots 1 1
Cost at launch $900 $606