Canon S90 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G

Let's look a bit more in depth at the Canon S90 versus Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Canon and Samsung. There exists a huge gap among the sensor resolutions of the S90 (10MP) and Galaxy Camera 3G (16MP) and the S90 (1/1.7") and Galaxy Camera 3G (1/2.3") posses totally different sensor sizing.

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The S90 was brought out 3 years prior to the Galaxy Camera 3G and that is a fairly significant gap as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before we go right into a in depth comparison, here is a brief summary of how the S90 grades versus the Galaxy Camera 3G in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot S90 and Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G. The entire galleries are provided at Canon S90 Gallery and Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Gallery.

For those who are planning to lug around your camera often, you'll have to consider its weight and volume. The Canon S90 has got outer measurements of 100mm x 58mm x 31mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.2") along with a weight of 195 grams (0.43 lbs) while the Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G has sizing of 129mm x 71mm x 19mm (5.1" x 2.8" x 0.7") having a weight of 305 grams (0.67 lbs).

Compare the Canon S90 versus Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you select at that time. The following is a front view size comparison of the S90 compared to the Galaxy Camera 3G.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the S90 and Galaxy Camera 3G is 92 and 90 respectively.

Typically, it is very hard to visualise the difference in sensor measurements merely by checking out technical specs. The photograph underneath should give you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the S90 and Galaxy Camera 3G.

As you have seen, both the cameras feature different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The S90 due to its bigger sensor will make shooting shallower DOF simpler and the Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G will provide extra detail having its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop pictures way more aggressively. The older S90 will be behind when it comes to sensor tech.