Canon S90 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2

Here is a extended analysis of the Canon S90 versus Samsung Galaxy Camera 2, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Canon and Samsung. There exists a sizable gap between the sensor resolutions of the S90 (10MP) and Galaxy Camera 2 (16MP) and the S90 (1/1.7") and Galaxy Camera 2 (1/2.3") feature totally different sensor measurements.

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The S90 was brought out 4 years prior to the Galaxy Camera 2 and that is quite a significant difference as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving in to a in depth comparison, below is a quick view of how the S90 scores versus the Galaxy Camera 2 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot S90 & Samsung Galaxy Camera 2. The entire galleries are provided at Canon S90 Gallery & Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Gallery.

For anyone who is looking to carry your camera regularly, you have to factor in its weight and size. The Canon S90 enjoys external measurements of 100mm x 58mm x 31mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.2") accompanied by a weight of 195 grams (0.43 lbs) while the Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 has specifications of 133mm x 71mm x 19mm (5.2" x 2.8" x 0.7") having a weight of 283 grams (0.62 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are utilising during that time. Following is the front view proportions comparison of the S90 against the Galaxy Camera 2.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the S90 and Galaxy Camera 2 is 92 and 90 respectively.

Typically, it's hard to envision the contrast between sensor sizing only by going over specifications. The visual underneath will help provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the S90 and Galaxy Camera 2.

To sum up, both of these cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The S90 due to its bigger sensor will make achieving shallow depth of field simpler and the Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 will offer you greater detail having its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop pictures a little more aggressively. The older S90 is going to be behind in sensor innovation.