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Canon S110 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G

Portability
93
Imaging
37
Features
51
Overall
42
Canon PowerShot S110 front
 
Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G front
Portability
90
Imaging
40
Features
44
Overall
41

Canon S110 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Key Specs

Canon S110
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-120mm (F2.0-5.9) lens
  • 198g - 99 x 59 x 27mm
  • Launched September 2012
  • Earlier Model is Canon S100
  • Replacement is Canon S120
Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G
(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
  • Revealed August 2012
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Canon S110 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Overview

Here is a in depth analysis of the Canon S110 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies Canon and Samsung. There exists a sizeable gap between the sensor resolutions of the S110 (12MP) and Galaxy Camera 4G (16MP) and the S110 (1/1.7") and Galaxy Camera 4G (1/2.3") enjoy totally different sensor size.

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The S110 was revealed within a month of the Galaxy Camera 4G and they are both of a similar generation. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a brief overview of how the S110 grades versus the Galaxy Camera 4G with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon S110 over the Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G

 S110 Galaxy Camera 4G 
Focus manually Very precise focus
Display resolution461k0kSharper display (+461k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G over the Canon S110

 Galaxy Camera 4G S110 
Display dimension4.8"3"Larger display (+1.8")

Common features in the Canon S110 and Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G

 S110 Galaxy Camera 4G 
RevealedSeptember 2012August 2012Similar generation
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Canon S110 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Physical Comparison

In case you're intending to carry your camera, you should factor its weight and size. The Canon S110 enjoys outside measurements of 99mm x 59mm x 27mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 198 grams (0.44 lbs) whilst the Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G has specifications of 129mm x 71mm x 19mm (5.1" x 2.8" x 0.7") having a weight of 305 grams (0.67 lbs).

Analyze the Canon S110 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are utilising during that time. The following is the front view proportions comparison of the S110 compared to the Galaxy Camera 4G.

Canon S110 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the S110 and Galaxy Camera 4G is 93 and 90 respectively.

Canon S110 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G top view buttons comparison

Canon S110 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it can be hard to see the difference between sensor sizing only by reading a spec sheet. The visual underneath will offer you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the S110 and Galaxy Camera 4G.

As you can see, both of the cameras posses different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The S110 using its larger sensor will make achieving shallow depth of field simpler and the Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G will offer extra detail because of its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop photos somewhat more aggressively.

Canon S110 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G sensor size comparison

Canon S110 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Screen and ViewFinder

Canon S110 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon S110
Portrait photography with Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G
42
you can focus manually
includes face detection focusing
delivers RAW files
no external flash support
low MP (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/1.7")
30
megapixel count good (16MP)
no manual focus
no manual control
can't use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Canon S110 as a Street photography camera
Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G as a Street photography camera
69
image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW files
offers touch to focus
fixed screen
sensor is tiny (1/1.7")
61
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (305 grams)
fixed screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon S110
Sports photography with Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G
35
image stabilization (Optical)
includes tracking autofocus
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/1.7")
terrible battery life (200 per charge)
has no phase detect AF
45
long zoom range (23-481mm 20.9 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16MP)
no shutter priority
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon S110 Travel photography info
Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Travel photography info
64
offers touch to focus
flash built-in
fairly wide (24mm)
fast max aperture (f2.0)
no Time Lapse recording
terrible battery life (200 CIPA)
low MP (12MP)
does not have a selfie friendly display
72
lighter than competition (305 grams)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
relatively wide (23mm)
very long reach (481mm)
fast maximum aperture (f)
lack of Time Lapse mode
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Canon S110 as a Landscape photography camera
Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G as a Landscape photography camera
51
you can focus manually
fairly wide (24mm)
fast max aperture (f2.0)
good sized screen (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW files
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
low MP (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/1.7")
terrible battery life (200 CIPA)
no Time Lapse recording
47
relatively wide (23mm)
fast maximum aperture (f)
lovely big screen (4.8")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16MP)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
no manual control
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
lack of Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon S110 as a Vlogging camera
Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G as a Vlogging camera
37
fairly wide (24mm)
fast max aperture (f2.0)
screen is touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detection focusing
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
does not have a selfie friendly display
no external mic socket
37
relatively wide (23mm)
fast maximum aperture (f)
built-in touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competition (305g)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
lack of external mic socket
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Canon S110 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon S110 and Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G
 Canon PowerShot S110Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G
General Information
Manufacturer Canon Samsung
Model type Canon PowerShot S110 Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2012-09-17 2012-08-29
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by Digic 5 1.4GHz Quad-Core
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/1.7" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 7.44 x 5.58mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 41.5mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 16MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 5:4, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Full resolution 4000 x 3000 -
Max native ISO 12800 3200
Min native ISO 80 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-120mm (5.0x) 23-481mm (20.9x)
Maximum aperture f/2.0-5.9 -
Macro focusing distance 3cm -
Crop factor 4.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3" 4.8"
Display resolution 461 thousand dots 0 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display technology TFT PureColor II G Touch screen LCD 308 ppi, HD Super Clear Touch Display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15 seconds -
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds -
Continuous shooting rate 10.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 7.00 m no built-in flash
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Second Curtain no built-in flash
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (24 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) none
GPS Optional BuiltIn
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 198 grams (0.44 pounds) 305 grams (0.67 pounds)
Dimensions 99 x 59 x 27mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.1") 129 x 71 x 19mm (5.1" x 2.8" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating 48 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 20.6 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 11.2 not tested
DXO Low light rating 168 not tested
Other
Battery life 200 pictures -
Battery type Battery Pack -
Battery ID NB-5L -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) -
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC micro SD/micro SDHC/micro SDXC
Card slots 1 1
Price at launch $299 $550