Canon S110 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2

Below, we are matching up the Canon S110 and Samsung Galaxy Camera 2, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies Canon and Samsung. There is a huge difference among the sensor resolutions of the S110 (12MP) and Galaxy Camera 2 (16MP) and the S110 (1/1.7") and Galaxy Camera 2 (1/2.3") come with totally different sensor sizing.

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The S110 was launched 15 months prior to the Galaxy Camera 2 making the cameras a generation apart from each other. Both cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving in to a in depth comparison, below is a short highlight of how the S110 scores vs the Galaxy Camera 2 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot S110 and Samsung Galaxy Camera 2. The complete galleries are available at Canon S110 Gallery and Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Gallery.

For those who are aiming to carry your camera often, you'll have to factor its weight and proportions. The Canon S110 has outer dimensions of 99mm x 59mm x 27mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.1") with a weight of 198 grams (0.44 lbs) whilst the Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 has measurements of 133mm x 71mm x 19mm (5.2" x 2.8" x 0.7") along with a weight of 283 grams (0.62 lbs).

Take a look at the Canon S110 and Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you choose at that time. Following is the front view overall size comparison of the S110 compared to the Galaxy Camera 2.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the S110 and Galaxy Camera 2 is 93 and 90 respectively.

Generally, it's hard to visualise the contrast in sensor sizing just by researching technical specs. The visual here should offer you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the S110 and Galaxy Camera 2.

As you can tell, both of these cameras have got different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The S110 because of its larger sensor will make getting shallower DOF less difficult and the Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 will render more detail utilizing its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also let you crop photos much more aggressively. The older S110 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.