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Canon SX1 IS vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G

Portability
64
Imaging
32
Features
53
Overall
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Canon PowerShot SX1 IS front
 
Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G front
Portability
90
Imaging
39
Features
44
Overall
41

Canon SX1 IS vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G 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
  • Introduced March 2009
Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 4.8" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 23-481mm (F) lens
  • 305g - 129 x 71 x 19mm
  • Launched August 2012
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Canon SX1 IS vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Overview

Below, we will be looking at the Canon SX1 IS vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by manufacturers Canon and Samsung. There exists a significant gap among the image resolutions of the SX1 IS (10MP) and Galaxy Camera 3G (16MP) but they enjoy the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The SX1 IS was unveiled 4 years prior to the Galaxy Camera 3G and that is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras come with different body type with the Canon SX1 IS being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G being a Compact camera.

Before delving in to a complete comparison, below is a short overview of how the SX1 IS scores vs the Galaxy Camera 3G in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX1 IS over the Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G

 SX1 IS Galaxy Camera 3G 
Focus manually Dial exact focus
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Screen resolution230k0kSharper screen (+230k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Reasons to pick Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G over the Canon SX1 IS

 Galaxy Camera 3G SX1 IS 
LaunchedAugust 2012March 2009Fresher by 41 months
Screen dimension4.8"2.8"Bigger screen (+2")
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Canon SX1 IS and Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G

 SX1 IS Galaxy Camera 3G 

Canon SX1 IS vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Physical Comparison

In case you're planning to carry your camera frequently, you are going to need to factor its weight and proportions. The Canon SX1 IS offers exterior measurements of 128mm x 88mm x 88mm (5.0" x 3.5" x 3.5") with a weight of 615 grams (1.36 lbs) and the Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G has measurements of 129mm x 71mm x 19mm (5.1" x 2.8" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 305 grams (0.67 lbs).

Check out the Canon SX1 IS vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you have attached during that time. Following is the front view overall size comparison of the SX1 IS vs the Galaxy Camera 3G.

Canon SX1 IS vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SX1 IS and Galaxy Camera 3G is 64 and 90 respectively.

Canon SX1 IS vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G top view buttons comparison

Canon SX1 IS vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Sensor Comparison

Normally, its difficult to see the gap in sensor sizing purely by seeing a spec sheet. The visual underneath might give you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the SX1 IS and Galaxy Camera 3G.

As you can see, both of those cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same megapixels. You should count on the Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G to produce more detail having an extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also let you crop shots much more aggressively. The older SX1 IS will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.

Canon SX1 IS vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G sensor size comparison

Canon SX1 IS vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX1 IS vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX1 IS as a Portrait photography camera
Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G as a Portrait photography camera
45
you can focus manually
great flash sync speed (1/500 seconds)
comes with face detection focus
supports RAW formats
megapixel count low (10MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
30
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
no manual mode
can't use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

Canon SX1 IS Street photography highlights
Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Street photography highlights
56
screen articulates fully
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW formats
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
more heavy than competitors in class (615 grams)
61
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (305 grams)
fixed screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX1 IS Sports photography factors
Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Sports photography factors
32
excellent zoom range (28-560mm 20.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
slow continuous shooting (4.0 fps)
megapixel count low (10MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
44
excellent zoom range (23-481mm 20.9 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16MP)
no shutter priority mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX1 IS Travel photography features
Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Travel photography features
52
built-in flash
selfie friendly display
pretty wide (28mm)
great reach (560mm)
lack of Timelapse function
more heavy than competitors in class (615 grams)
megapixel count low (10MP)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
72
lighter than competition (305g)
megapixel count good (16MP)
quite wide (23mm)
great zoom (481mm)
fast max aperture (f)
no Time Lapse function
display isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon SX1 IS
Landscape photography with Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G
44
you can focus manually
pretty wide (28mm)
pretty good screen size (2.8")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW formats
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
megapixel count low (10MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of Timelapse function
47
quite wide (23mm)
fast max aperture (f)
bigger than average screen (4.8 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16MP)
lack of manual focus
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
no manual mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
no Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX1 IS Vlogging details
Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Vlogging details
57
pretty wide (28mm)
selfie friendly display
built in image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detection focus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
lack of external microphone port
more heavy than competitors in class (615 grams)
36
quite wide (23mm)
fast max aperture (f)
touchscreen enabled
image stabilization (Optical)
great video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competition (305g)
display isn't selfie friendly
no external mic socket
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Canon SX1 IS vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX1 IS and Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G
 Canon PowerShot SX1 ISSamsung Galaxy Camera 3G
General Information
Brand Name Canon Samsung
Model Canon PowerShot SX1 IS Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2009-03-27 2012-08-29
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by - 1.4GHz Quad-Core
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 10MP 16MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Highest resolution 3648 x 2736 -
Highest native ISO 1600 3200
Lowest native ISO 80 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-560mm (20.0x) 23-481mm (20.9x)
Highest aperture f/2.8-5.7 -
Macro focus range 0cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.8 inch 4.8 inch
Display resolution 230 thousand dots 0 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display technology - 308 ppi, HD Super Clear Touch Display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15 secs -
Maximum shutter speed 1/3200 secs -
Continuous shooting rate 4.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 5.20 m no built-in flash
Flash settings Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Off no built-in flash
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Maximum flash synchronize 1/500 secs -
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30 fps) 1920 x 1080
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) none
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 615 gr (1.36 lbs) 305 gr (0.67 lbs)
Dimensions 128 x 88 x 88mm (5.0" x 3.5" x 3.5") 129 x 71 x 19mm (5.1" x 2.8" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec or custom) -
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/MMC card micro SD/micro SDHC/micro SDXC
Card slots 1 1
Retail cost $600 $606