Canon S100 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera

Below, we will be contrasting the Canon S100 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Canon and Samsung. There is a crucial difference between the image resolutions of the S100 (12MP) and Galaxy Camera (16MP) and the S100 (1/1.7") and Galaxy Camera (1/2.3") feature totally different sensor dimensions.

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The S100 was unveiled 14 months before the Galaxy Camera which makes the cameras a generation away from each other. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go in to a in depth comparison, below is a short overview of how the S100 matches up versus the Galaxy Camera for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot S100 and Samsung Galaxy Camera. The full galleries are available at Canon S100 Gallery and Samsung Galaxy Camera Gallery.

When you are going to travel with your camera, you are going to need to consider its weight and proportions. The Canon S100 features exterior dimensions of 99mm x 60mm x 28mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") along with a weight of 198 grams (0.44 lbs) and 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).

Take a look at the Canon S100 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you choose at that moment. Below is the front view sizing comparison of the S100 and the Galaxy Camera.

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the S100 and Galaxy Camera is 93 and 90 respectively.

Usually, its tough to see the gap between sensor dimensions simply by looking at a spec sheet. The pic here will offer you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the S100 and Galaxy Camera.

Clearly, both of those cameras have got different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The S100 having a bigger sensor will make getting shallow DOF less difficult and the Samsung Galaxy Camera will give you more detail having an extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also let you crop photographs much more aggressively. The more aged S100 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor tech.