Canon SX1 IS vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G

Let's look more closely at the Canon SX1 IS versus Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by brands Canon and Samsung. There exists a crucial gap between the resolutions of the SX1 IS (10MP) and Galaxy Camera 4G (16MP) but both cameras posses the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The SX1 IS was launched 4 years prior to the Galaxy Camera 4G which is quite a serious gap as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras feature different body design with the Canon SX1 IS being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G being a Compact camera.

Before diving right into a complete comparison, here is a quick synopsis of how the SX1 IS scores versus the Galaxy Camera 4G when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot SX1 IS and Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G. The complete galleries are viewable at Canon SX1 IS Gallery and Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Gallery.

For anybody who is intending to carry around your camera often, you will need to take into account its weight and size. The Canon SX1 IS has outer dimensions of 128mm x 88mm x 88mm (5.0" x 3.5" x 3.5") accompanied by a weight of 615 grams (1.36 lbs) while the Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G has specifications of 129mm x 71mm x 19mm (5.1" x 2.8" x 0.7") with a weight of 305 grams (0.67 lbs).

Take a look at the Canon SX1 IS versus Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are using at the time. Here is a front view dimensions comparison of the SX1 IS versus the Galaxy Camera 4G.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SX1 IS and Galaxy Camera 4G is 64 and 90 respectively.

Sometimes, it's hard to visualize the contrast between sensor sizes only by checking a spec sheet. The pic here will help offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the SX1 IS and Galaxy Camera 4G.

Clearly, the two cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit different megapixels. You should count on the Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G to give extra detail utilizing its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution will help you crop pictures way more aggressively. The more aged SX1 IS is going to be behind with regard to sensor tech.