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Canon S120 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G

Portability
92
Imaging
37
Features
57
Overall
45
Canon PowerShot S120 front
 
Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G front
Portability
90
Imaging
39
Features
44
Overall
41

Canon S120 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Key Specs

Canon S120
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-120mm (F1.8-5.7) lens
  • 217g - 100 x 59 x 29mm
  • Revealed November 2013
  • Succeeded the Canon S110
Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 4.8" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 23-481mm (F) lens
  • 305g - 129 x 71 x 19mm
  • Announced August 2012
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Canon S120 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Overview

In this write-up, we will be comparing the Canon S120 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies Canon and Samsung. There is a crucial difference between the image resolutions of the S120 (12MP) and Galaxy Camera 3G (16MP) and the S120 (1/1.7") and Galaxy Camera 3G (1/2.3") use totally different sensor dimensions.

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The S120 was released 16 months after the Galaxy Camera 3G which makes the cameras a generation away from each other. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go straight into a thorough comparison, below is a quick highlight of how the S120 matches up vs the Galaxy Camera 3G when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon S120 over the Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G

 S120 Galaxy Camera 3G 
AnnouncedNovember 2013August 2012More modern by 16 months
Manually focus Very precise focusing
Screen resolution922k0kSharper screen (+922k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G over the Canon S120

 Galaxy Camera 3G S120 
Screen sizing4.8"3"Bigger screen (+1.8")

Common features in the Canon S120 and Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G

 S120 Galaxy Camera 3G 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Canon S120 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Physical Comparison

When you are going to carry around your camera, you're going to have to factor its weight and dimensions. The Canon S120 has got exterior dimensions of 100mm x 59mm x 29mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.1") and a weight of 217 grams (0.48 lbs) and the Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G has dimensions of 129mm x 71mm x 19mm (5.1" x 2.8" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 305 grams (0.67 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are utilising at the time. Following is the front view dimension comparison of the S120 against the Galaxy Camera 3G.

Canon S120 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the S120 and Galaxy Camera 3G is 92 and 90 respectively.

Canon S120 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G top view buttons comparison

Canon S120 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it's tough to envision the contrast between sensor sizes only by going over technical specs. The pic below will help offer you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the S120 and Galaxy Camera 3G.

As you have seen, each of these cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The S120 because of its bigger sensor will make achieving shallow depth of field less difficult and the Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G will offer you greater detail as a result of its extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also let you crop pictures far more aggressively. The newer S120 will have an edge with regard to sensor innovation.

Canon S120 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G sensor size comparison

Canon S120 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Screen and ViewFinder

Canon S120 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon S120
Portrait photography with Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G
42
has manual focus
has face detection autofocus
exports RAW formats
can't use external flash
MP count low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/1.7")
30
decent MP (16MP)
no manual focus
no manual exposure
cannot use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon S120 Street photography features
Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Street photography features
65
built in image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW formats
provides focus via touch
no moving screen
tiny sensor (1/1.7")
more heavy than competition (217g)
61
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others in class (305g)
no articulating screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Canon S120 Sports photography factors
Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Sports photography factors
38
built in image stabilization (Optical)
has tracking autofocus
MP count low (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/1.7")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
44
long zoom range (23-481mm 20.9 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
no shutter priority mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon S120 as a Travel photography camera
Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G as a Travel photography camera
67
provides focus via touch
built-in flash
really wide (24mm)
great maximum aperture (f1.8)
more heavy than competition (217g)
MP count low (12 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
72
lighter than others in class (305g)
decent MP (16MP)
pretty wide (23mm)
long zoom (481mm)
great max aperture (f)
missing Time Lapse mode
screen isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Canon S120 Landscape photography features
Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Landscape photography features
57
has manual focus
really wide (24mm)
great maximum aperture (f1.8)
screen size is decent (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW formats
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
MP count low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/1.7")
47
pretty wide (23mm)
great max aperture (f)
bigger than average screen (4.8 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16MP)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
no manual exposure
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
missing Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon S120 as a Vlogging camera
Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G as a Vlogging camera
35
really wide (24mm)
great maximum aperture (f1.8)
touch screen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
has face detection autofocus
great video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
does not have external microphone support
more heavy than competition (217 grams)
36
pretty wide (23mm)
great max aperture (f)
built-in touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than others in class (305g)
screen isn't selfie friendly
missing mic support
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Canon S120 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon S120 and Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G
 Canon PowerShot S120Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G
General Information
Make Canon Samsung
Model Canon PowerShot S120 Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2013-11-26 2012-08-29
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Digic 6 1.4GHz Quad-Core
Sensor type BSI-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 12 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 5:4, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Highest Possible resolution 4000 x 3000 -
Maximum native ISO 12800 3200
Minimum native ISO 80 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-120mm (5.0x) 23-481mm (20.9x)
Highest aperture f/1.8-5.7 -
Macro focus distance 3cm -
Focal length multiplier 4.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inches 4.8 inches
Screen resolution 922 thousand dots 0 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen technology TFT PureColor II G Touch screen LCD 308 ppi, HD Super Clear Touch Display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 15 seconds -
Max shutter speed 1/2000 seconds -
Continuous shutter rate 12.0 frames per sec -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 7.00 m no built-in flash
Flash modes 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
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60 or 30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) none
GPS Optional BuiltIn
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 217g (0.48 pounds) 305g (0.67 pounds)
Dimensions 100 x 59 x 29mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.1") 129 x 71 x 19mm (5.1" x 2.8" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score 56 not tested
DXO Color Depth score 21.3 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 11.9 not tested
DXO Low light score 246 not tested
Other
Battery life 230 pictures -
Battery style Battery Pack -
Battery model NB-6LH -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) -
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC micro SD/micro SDHC/micro SDXC
Card slots 1 1
Launch cost $449 $606