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Canon SX10 IS vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G

Portability
65
Imaging
33
Features
39
Overall
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Canon PowerShot SX10 IS front
 
Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G front
Portability
90
Imaging
40
Features
44
Overall
41

Canon SX10 IS vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Key Specs

Canon SX10 IS
(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
Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G
(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 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").

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX10 IS over the Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G

 SX10 IS Galaxy Camera 4G 
Manually focus More accurate focusing
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Screen resolution230k0kCrisper screen (+230k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies

Reasons to pick Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G over the Canon SX10 IS

 Galaxy Camera 4G SX10 IS 
LaunchedAugust 2012January 2009Fresher by 44 months
Screen dimensions4.8"2.5"Bigger screen (+2.3")
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Canon SX10 IS and Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G

 SX10 IS Galaxy Camera 4G 

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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Canon SX10 IS vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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.

Canon SX10 IS vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G sensor size comparison

Canon SX10 IS vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX10 IS vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon SX10 IS
Portrait photography with Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G
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focusing manually
great flash sync speed (1/500s)
supports face detection autofocus
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
30
good MP (16MP)
no manual focus
lack of manual mode
external flash not possible
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon SX10 IS as a Street photography camera
Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G as a Street photography camera
49
screen articulates fully
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
more heavy than competition (600g)
61
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average in class (305 grams)
no articulating screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX10 IS Sports photography info
Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Sports photography info
33
long zoom range (28-560mm 20.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
max fps low (1.0 fps)
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
45
amazing zoom range (23-481mm 20.9 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16MP)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX10 IS Travel photography details
Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Travel photography details
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flash built-in
selfie friendly screen
relatively wide (28mm)
long zoom (560mm)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
more heavy than competition (600 grams)
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
72
lighter than average in class (305 grams)
good MP (16MP)
decently wide (23mm)
long zoom (481mm)
good max aperture (f)
no Time Lapse recording
doesn't have selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon SX10 IS
Landscape photography with Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G
34
focusing manually
relatively wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is small (2.5 inch)
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
doesn't have Timelapse mode
47
decently wide (23mm)
good max aperture (f)
lovely big screen (4.8 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
lack of manual mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
no Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon SX10 IS
Vlogging with Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G
52
relatively wide (28mm)
selfie friendly screen
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection autofocus
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
video res low (640 x 480 pxls)
doesn't have external microphone jack
more heavy than competition (600g)
37
decently wide (23mm)
good max aperture (f)
built-in touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
high video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than average in class (305 grams)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
no external mic jack
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Canon SX10 IS vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX10 IS and Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G
 Canon PowerShot SX10 ISSamsung Galaxy Camera 4G
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