Canon SD970 IS vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G

Its time to look closer at the Canon SD970 IS versus Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies Canon and Samsung. There is a crucial difference between the sensor resolutions of the SD970 IS (12MP) and Galaxy Camera 3G (16MP) but both cameras provide the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The SD970 IS was introduced 4 years prior to the Galaxy Camera 3G and that is quite a serious gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before diving right into a full comparison, here is a simple highlight of how the SD970 IS matches up vs the Galaxy Camera 3G when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot SD970 IS and Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G. The whole galleries are viewable at Canon SD970 IS Gallery and Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Gallery.

In case you're aiming to lug around your camera, you should factor its weight and proportions. The Canon SD970 IS offers outside measurements of 96mm x 57mm x 26mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0") and a weight of 160 grams (0.35 lbs) while the Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G has measurements of 129mm x 71mm x 19mm (5.1" x 2.8" x 0.7") along with a weight of 305 grams (0.67 lbs).

Examine the Canon SD970 IS versus Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are using at the time. Underneath is a front view proportions comparison of the SD970 IS vs the Galaxy Camera 3G.

Using size and weight, the portability score of the SD970 IS and Galaxy Camera 3G is 94 and 90 respectively.

Oftentimes, it is very tough to visualize the gap between sensor measurements simply by reading specifications. The photograph below may offer you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the SD970 IS and Galaxy Camera 3G.

To sum up, each of these cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit different megapixels. You should expect the Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G to deliver extra detail using its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will also help you crop shots way more aggressively. The older SD970 IS is going to be behind with regard to sensor tech.