Canon SX10 IS vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2

Below, we are contrasting the Canon SX10 IS vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by rivals Canon and Samsung. There is a sizable difference between the sensor resolutions of the SX10 IS (10MP) and Galaxy Camera 2 (16MP) but they possess the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The SX10 IS was manufactured 6 years prior to the Galaxy Camera 2 which is quite a significant difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras come with different body type with the Canon SX10 IS being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 being a Compact camera.

Before diving straight into a full comparison, below is a concise introduction of how the SX10 IS scores versus the Galaxy Camera 2 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot SX10 IS & Samsung Galaxy Camera 2. The entire galleries are viewable at Canon SX10 IS Gallery & Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Gallery.

If you're aiming to carry around your camera, you will have to consider its weight and volume. The Canon SX10 IS features outside dimensions of 128mm x 88mm x 87mm (5.0" x 3.5" x 3.4") and a weight of 600 grams (1.32 lbs) while the Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 has sizing of 133mm x 71mm x 19mm (5.2" x 2.8" x 0.7") and a weight of 283 grams (0.62 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you have chosen at the time. Following is the front view over all size comparison of the SX10 IS vs the Galaxy Camera 2.

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the SX10 IS and Galaxy Camera 2 is 65 and 90 respectively.

Often, it's difficult to visualize the gap between sensor sizes just by reading through technical specs. The image underneath will help offer you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX10 IS and Galaxy Camera 2.

As you have seen, both of these cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but different resolution. You can expect to see the Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 to give you extra detail due to its extra 6MP. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop images somewhat more aggressively. The more aged SX10 IS is going to be behind when it comes to sensor tech.