Canon S120 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G

On this page, we will be analyzing the Canon S120 versus Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors Canon and Samsung. There is a sizeable difference among the image resolutions of the S120 (12MP) and Galaxy Camera 4G (16MP) and the S120 (1/1.7") and Galaxy Camera 4G (1/2.3") provide different sensor sizing.

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The S120 was revealed 16 months later than the Galaxy Camera 4G which makes them a generation apart from each other. Both cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before delving straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a short summation of how the S120 grades vs the Galaxy Camera 4G with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot S120 and Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G. The full galleries are viewable at Canon S120 Gallery and Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Gallery.

For those who are going to carry your camera regularly, you'll have to factor its weight and measurements. The Canon S120 has got outside measurements 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 4G has proportions of 129mm x 71mm x 19mm (5.1" x 2.8" x 0.7") with a weight of 305 grams (0.67 lbs).

Look at the Canon S120 versus Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are working with during that time. Here is a front view measurement comparison of the S120 versus the Galaxy Camera 4G.

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the S120 and Galaxy Camera 4G is 92 and 90 respectively.

Often, its difficult to imagine the gap in sensor sizing purely by looking through technical specs. The photograph here should provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the S120 and Galaxy Camera 4G.

As you can tell, each of the cameras have different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The S120 using its bigger sensor is going to make getting bokeh simpler and the Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G will render more detail because of its extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also help you crop photographs a bit more aggressively. The more recent S120 should have a benefit with regard to sensor tech.