Canon SD1300 IS vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G

Here is a detailed assessment of the Canon SD1300 IS and Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Canon and Samsung. There is a noticeable difference among the image resolutions of the SD1300 IS (12MP) and Galaxy Camera 4G (16MP) but both cameras boast the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The SD1300 IS was released 3 years before the Galaxy Camera 4G and that is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before delving into a in-depth comparison, here is a brief summary of how the SD1300 IS grades versus the Galaxy Camera 4G for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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For anybody who is looking to carry your camera frequently, you have to factor in its weight and volume. The Canon SD1300 IS provides physical measurements of 91mm x 56mm x 22mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 140 grams (0.31 lbs) whilst the Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G has sizing of 129mm x 71mm x 19mm (5.1" x 2.8" x 0.7") with a weight of 305 grams (0.67 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Underneath is a front view size comparison of the SD1300 IS vs the Galaxy Camera 4G.

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the SD1300 IS and Galaxy Camera 4G is 95 and 90 respectively.

Usually, it is very tough to imagine the contrast in sensor sizing purely by looking through a spec sheet. The photograph underneath will help provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the SD1300 IS and Galaxy Camera 4G.

As you can see, each of these cameras come with the identical sensor size but different megapixels. You can expect to see the Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G to result in more detail as a result of its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will enable you to crop images a good deal more aggressively. The older SD1300 IS will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.