Canon SX10 IS vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G
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Canon SX10 IS vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.5" Fully Articulated Display
- ISO 80 - 1600
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 640 x 480 video
- 28-560mm (F2.8-5.7) lens
- 600g - 128 x 88 x 87mm
- Revealed January 2009
- Newer Model is Canon SX20 IS
(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
Canon SX10 IS vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Overview
On this page, we will be looking at the Canon SX10 IS vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by competitors Canon and Samsung. There is a significant difference between the resolutions of the SX10 IS (10MP) and Galaxy Camera 4G (16MP) but both cameras offer the same sensor size (1/2.3").
Fujifilm accuses Eastman Kodak of patent violation in new lawsuitThe SX10 IS was released 4 years prior to the Galaxy Camera 4G and that is quite a sizable gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras have different body design with the Canon SX10 IS being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G being a Compact camera.
Before we go straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a simple summation of how the SX10 IS grades vs the Galaxy Camera 4G in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
Canon SX10 IS vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Gallery
Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot SX10 IS and Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G. The complete galleries are available at Canon SX10 IS Gallery and Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon SX10 IS over the Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G
SX10 IS | Galaxy Camera 4G | |||
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Manually focus | More accurate focusing | |||
Screen type | Fully Articulated | Fixed | Fully Articulating screen | |
Screen resolution | 230k | 0k | Crisper screen (+230k dot) | |
Selfie screen | Take selfies |
Reasons to pick Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G over the Canon SX10 IS
Galaxy Camera 4G | SX10 IS | |||
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Launched | August 2012 | January 2009 | Fresher by 44 months | |
Screen dimensions | 4.8" | 2.5" | Bigger screen (+2.3") | |
Touch screen | Quickly navigate |
Common features in the Canon SX10 IS and Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G
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Canon SX10 IS vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Physical Comparison
For anybody who is intending to carry your camera, you should consider its weight and measurements. The Canon SX10 IS enjoys exterior 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 4G has proportions of 129mm x 71mm x 19mm (5.1" x 2.8" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 305 grams (0.67 lbs).
See the Canon SX10 IS vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you choose during that time. The following is a front view over all size comparison of the SX10 IS compared to the Galaxy Camera 4G.
Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the SX10 IS and Galaxy Camera 4G is 65 and 90 respectively.
Canon SX10 IS vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Sensor Comparison
In many cases, it is very hard to visualise the gap between sensor sizing simply by checking technical specs. The visual below should give you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the SX10 IS and Galaxy Camera 4G.
As you have seen, both of these cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same megapixels. You should count on the Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G to give extra detail as a result of its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution will help you crop photographs a bit more aggressively. The older SX10 IS is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.
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Canon SX10 IS vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Specifications
Canon PowerShot SX10 IS | Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Canon | Samsung |
Model | Canon PowerShot SX10 IS | Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G |
Class | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Revealed | 2009-01-15 | 2012-08-29 |
Body design | SLR-like (bridge) | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | - | 1.4GHz Quad-Core |
Sensor type | CCD | 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 and 16:9 | - |
Full resolution | 3648 x 2736 | - |
Max native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
Minimum native ISO | 80 | 100 |
RAW pictures | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
AF touch | ||
Continuous AF | ||
AF single | ||
Tracking AF | ||
AF selectice | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
AF multi area | ||
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) |
Max aperture | f/2.8-5.7 | - |
Macro focus range | 0cm | - |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fully Articulated | Fixed Type |
Display sizing | 2.5 inches | 4.8 inches |
Display resolution | 230k dot | 0k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Display technology | - | 308 ppi, HD Super Clear Touch Display |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Electronic | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 15 seconds | - |
Highest shutter speed | 1/3200 seconds | - |
Continuous shooting speed | 1.0 frames per sec | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Custom 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 | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Highest 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 | 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30 fps) | 1920 x 1080 |
Max video resolution | 640x480 | 1920x1080 |
Video format | 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) | none |
GPS | None | BuiltIn |
Physical | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 600g (1.32 lbs) | 305g (0.67 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 128 x 88 x 87mm (5.0" x 3.5" x 3.4") | 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 | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC/MMC card | micro SD/micro SDHC/micro SDXC |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Price at launch | $275 | $550 |