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Canon SX1 IS vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2

Portability
64
Imaging
33
Features
53
Overall
41
Canon PowerShot SX1 IS front
 
Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 front
Portability
90
Imaging
40
Features
60
Overall
48

Canon SX1 IS vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Key Specs

Canon SX1 IS
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.8" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-560mm (F2.8-5.7) lens
  • 615g - 128 x 88 x 88mm
  • Launched March 2009
Samsung Galaxy Camera 2
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 4.8" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 23-483mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 283g - 133 x 71 x 19mm
  • Released January 2014
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Canon SX1 IS vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Overview

Below, we will be comparing the Canon SX1 IS vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by brands Canon and Samsung. There exists a considerable gap between the image resolutions of the SX1 IS (10MP) and Galaxy Camera 2 (16MP) but they come with the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The SX1 IS was manufactured 5 years before the Galaxy Camera 2 which is quite a large difference as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras come with different body type with the Canon SX1 IS being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 being a Compact camera.

Before diving straight into a thorough comparison, below is a quick introduction of how the SX1 IS scores versus the Galaxy Camera 2 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX1 IS over the Samsung Galaxy Camera 2

 SX1 IS Galaxy Camera 2 
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Reasons to pick Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 over the Canon SX1 IS

 Galaxy Camera 2 SX1 IS 
ReleasedJanuary 2014March 2009Newer by 58 months
Screen dimension4.8"2.8"Bigger screen (+2")
Screen resolution1037k230kCrisper screen (+807k dot)
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Canon SX1 IS and Samsung Galaxy Camera 2

 SX1 IS Galaxy Camera 2 
Manually focus Dial accurate focusing

Canon SX1 IS vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is looking to travel with your camera, you should consider its weight and size. The Canon SX1 IS has external measurements of 128mm x 88mm x 88mm (5.0" x 3.5" x 3.5") having a weight of 615 grams (1.36 lbs) while the Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 has specifications of 133mm x 71mm x 19mm (5.2" x 2.8" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 283 grams (0.62 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are utilising during that time. Here is the front view sizing comparison of the SX1 IS compared to the Galaxy Camera 2.

Canon SX1 IS vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SX1 IS and Galaxy Camera 2 is 64 and 90 respectively.

Canon SX1 IS vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX1 IS vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is difficult to visualize the difference between sensor dimensions simply by reading through a spec sheet. The image here should give you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the SX1 IS and Galaxy Camera 2.

Clearly, both cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit different resolution. You can count on the Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 to give extra detail due to its extra 6MP. Higher resolution will enable you to crop photographs somewhat more aggressively. The more aged SX1 IS is going to be behind when it comes to sensor tech.

Canon SX1 IS vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 sensor size comparison

Canon SX1 IS vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX1 IS vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX1 IS as a Portrait photography camera
Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 as a Portrait photography camera
46
focusing manually
high flash sync (1/500s)
offers face detect autofocus
exports RAW files
megapixel count low (10MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
44
focusing manually
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
offers face detection focusing
no external flash support
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Canon SX1 IS Street photography factors
Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Street photography factors
56
screen articulates
image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW files
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
heavier than others (615g)
65
built in image stabilization (Optical)
includes touch to focus
lighter than competitors in class (283g)
fixed screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX1 IS as a Sports photography camera
Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 as a Sports photography camera
33
incredible zoom range (28-560mm 20.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
max frames per second low (4.0 fps)
megapixel count low (10MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
48
amazing zoom range (23-483mm 21.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
good battery (400 CIPA)
max fps low (5.0 frames/s)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX1 IS Travel photography information
Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Travel photography information
52
has built in flash
selfie friendly screen
reasonably wide (28mm)
great zoom (560mm)
does not have Time Lapse mode
heavier than others (615g)
megapixel count low (10MP)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
73
good battery (400 shots)
lighter than competitors in class (283g)
connects via bluetooth
includes touch to focus
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
fairly wide (23mm)
great reach (483mm)
no Time Lapse function
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX1 IS Landscape photography advice
Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Landscape photography advice
44
focusing manually
reasonably wide (28mm)
screen size is decent (2.8")
image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW files
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have Time Lapse mode
52
focusing manually
fairly wide (23mm)
lovely big screen (4.8 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16MP)
good battery (400 CIPA)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
no Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX1 IS Vlogging information
Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Vlogging information
57
reasonably wide (28mm)
selfie friendly screen
image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detect autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
does not have mic port
heavier than others (615 grams)
37
fairly wide (23mm)
touch screen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detection focusing
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
has external mic jack
lighter than competitors in class (283 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
display is not selfie friendly
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Canon SX1 IS vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX1 IS and Samsung Galaxy Camera 2
 Canon PowerShot SX1 ISSamsung Galaxy Camera 2
General Information
Brand Canon Samsung
Model type Canon PowerShot SX1 IS Samsung Galaxy Camera 2
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2009-03-27 2014-01-02
Body design SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Chip - 1.6GHz Quad-Core Exynos
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 3648 x 2736 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 1600 3200
Min native ISO 80 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points 9 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-560mm (20.0x) 23-483mm (21.0x)
Highest aperture f/2.8-5.7 f/2.8-5.9
Macro focusing distance 0cm 10cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Display size 2.8 inches 4.8 inches
Resolution of display 230k dot 1,037k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display technology - HD Super Clear Touch Display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15 seconds 16 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/3200 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 4.0 frames per second 5.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 5.20 m 3.80 m
Flash settings Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Off Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, fill-in, slow sync, flash off, redeye fix
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Maximum flash sync 1/500 seconds -
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30 fps) 1920 x 1080
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 615 grams (1.36 lbs) 283 grams (0.62 lbs)
Dimensions 128 x 88 x 88mm (5.0" x 3.5" x 3.5") 133 x 71 x 19mm (5.2" x 2.8" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life - 400 photographs
Battery format - Battery Pack
Battery ID - Built-in
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec or custom) Yes (2, 5, or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/MMC card microSD/microSDHC/microSDXC
Storage slots Single Single
Cost at launch $600 $400