Canon S200 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2

The following is a extended overview of the Canon S200 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Canon and Samsung. There is a big difference among the sensor resolutions of the S200 (10MP) and Galaxy Camera 2 (16MP) and the S200 (1/1.7") and Galaxy Camera 2 (1/2.3") offer totally different sensor dimensions.

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The S200 was revealed 2 months after the Galaxy Camera 2 and they are of a similar generation. Both of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before getting straight to a full comparison, here is a concise introduction of how the S200 grades vs the Galaxy Camera 2 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot S200 and Samsung Galaxy Camera 2. The full galleries are available at Canon S200 Gallery and Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Gallery.

For anyone who is intending to travel with your camera often, you have to factor in its weight and volume. The Canon S200 provides external dimensions of 100mm x 59mm x 26mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.0") along with a weight of 181 grams (0.40 lbs) and the Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 has sizing of 133mm x 71mm x 19mm (5.2" x 2.8" x 0.7") along with a weight of 283 grams (0.62 lbs).

Check the Canon S200 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you use at that time. Underneath is a front view over all size comparison of the S200 compared to the Galaxy Camera 2.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the S200 and Galaxy Camera 2 is 93 and 90 respectively.

Oftentimes, it's difficult to visualise the contrast in sensor dimensions merely by researching specs. The pic below may offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the S200 and Galaxy Camera 2.

All in all, both cameras provide different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The S200 with its bigger sensor will make shooting shallower depth of field simpler and the Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 will render more detail because of its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution will help you crop pictures more aggressively.