Canon S95 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G

Following is a complete analysis of the Canon S95 versus Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Canon and Samsung. There exists a sizeable gap among the image resolutions of the S95 (10MP) and Galaxy Camera 3G (16MP) and the S95 (1/1.7") and Galaxy Camera 3G (1/2.3") offer different sensor sizing.

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The S95 was manufactured 21 months earlier than the Galaxy Camera 3G which makes them a generation away from one another. The two cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before delving right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a simple summary of how the S95 scores against the Galaxy Camera 3G for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot S95 and Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G. The entire galleries are viewable at Canon S95 Gallery and Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Gallery.

For anybody who is aiming to carry around your camera regularly, you will have to consider its weight and dimensions. The Canon S95 enjoys exterior dimensions of 100mm x 58mm x 30mm (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 dimensions of 129mm x 71mm x 19mm (5.1" x 2.8" x 0.7") and a weight of 305 grams (0.67 lbs).

See the Canon S95 versus Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Here is a front view overall size comparison of the S95 and the Galaxy Camera 3G.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the S95 and Galaxy Camera 3G is 93 and 90 respectively.

Quite often, it can be hard to imagine the contrast in sensor sizes merely by viewing a spec sheet. The image below might offer you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the S95 and Galaxy Camera 3G.

As you can see, both of these cameras feature different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The S95 featuring a bigger sensor is going to make shooting bokeh simpler and the Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G will result in extra detail due to its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution will enable you to crop pictures way more aggressively. The more aged S95 will be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.