Canon SX10 IS vs Samsung Galaxy Camera

Lets look more closely at the Canon SX10 IS vs Samsung Galaxy Camera, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by rivals Canon and Samsung. There exists a sizable gap between the image resolutions of the SX10 IS (10MP) and Galaxy Camera (16MP) but both cameras offer the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The SX10 IS was revealed 5 years prior to the Galaxy Camera and that is quite a significant difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras have different body design with the Canon SX10 IS being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Samsung Galaxy Camera being a Compact camera.

Before getting into a thorough comparison, here is a brief view of how the SX10 IS scores against the Galaxy Camera in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot SX10 IS & Samsung Galaxy Camera. The full galleries are provided at Canon SX10 IS Gallery & Samsung Galaxy Camera Gallery.

In case you're planning to carry your camera frequently, you are going to need to take into account its weight and size. The Canon SX10 IS offers physical measurements of 128mm x 88mm x 87mm (5.0" x 3.5" x 3.4") along with a weight of 600 grams (1.32 lbs) whilst the Samsung Galaxy Camera has specifications of 129mm x 71mm x 19mm (5.1" x 2.8" x 0.7") with a weight of 300 grams (0.66 lbs).

Examine the Canon SX10 IS vs Samsung Galaxy Camera in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you have at the time. Here is a front view proportions comparison of the SX10 IS vs the Galaxy Camera.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SX10 IS and Galaxy Camera is 65 and 90 respectively.

Normally, it can be difficult to visualise the gap between sensor sizing only by reviewing a spec sheet. The graphic underneath should give you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the SX10 IS and Galaxy Camera.

Clearly, both of those cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same MP. You can expect the Samsung Galaxy Camera to deliver greater detail because of its extra 6MP. Higher resolution will let you crop photographs more aggressively. The older SX10 IS is going to be behind in sensor innovation.