Canon S100 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G

Lets take a closer look at the Canon S100 versus Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Canon and Samsung. There exists a sizeable gap among the image resolutions of the S100 (12MP) and Galaxy Camera 4G (16MP) and the S100 (1/1.7") and Galaxy Camera 4G (1/2.3") have different sensor size.

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The S100 was manufactured 8 months earlier than the Galaxy Camera 4G which means that they are both of a similar generation. Both the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before delving into a thorough comparison, here is a concise summation of how the S100 grades versus the Galaxy Camera 4G in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot S100 and Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G. The entire galleries are viewable at Canon S100 Gallery and Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Gallery.

When you are intending to carry your camera frequently, you are going to need to consider its weight and proportions. The Canon S100 has got outer dimensions of 99mm x 60mm x 28mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") and a weight of 198 grams (0.44 lbs) whilst the Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G has measurements of 129mm x 71mm x 19mm (5.1" x 2.8" x 0.7") along with a weight of 305 grams (0.67 lbs).

Look at the Canon S100 versus Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you have chosen during that time. Below is a front view over all size comparison of the S100 compared to the Galaxy Camera 4G.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the S100 and Galaxy Camera 4G is 93 and 90 respectively.

Quite often, it's tough to picture the difference in sensor sizing purely by seeing specifications. The graphic below might provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the S100 and Galaxy Camera 4G.

Plainly, both of the cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The S100 because of its bigger sensor is going to make shooting shallower DOF easier and the Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G will provide greater detail due to its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop photographs way more aggressively. The older S100 will be disadvantaged in sensor tech.