Canon SX120 IS vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G

Let's take a deeper look at the Canon SX120 IS and Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors Canon and Samsung. There is a sizeable difference among the image resolutions of the SX120 IS (10MP) and Galaxy Camera 4G (16MP) and the SX120 IS (1/2.5") and Galaxy Camera 4G (1/2.3") come with totally different sensor sizes.

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The SX120 IS was unveiled 4 years earlier than the Galaxy Camera 4G which is a fairly large gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving through a complete comparison, below is a concise view of how the SX120 IS scores against the Galaxy Camera 4G with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot SX120 IS and Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G. The full galleries are available at Canon SX120 IS Gallery and Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Gallery.

In case you're going to travel with your camera often, you will need to take into account its weight and volume. The Canon SX120 IS features outside dimensions of 111mm x 71mm x 45mm (4.4" x 2.8" x 1.8") having a weight of 285 grams (0.63 lbs) whilst the Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G has sizing of 129mm x 71mm x 19mm (5.1" x 2.8" x 0.7") having a weight of 305 grams (0.67 lbs).

Check the Canon SX120 IS and Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are using at that time. Here is the front view size comparison of the SX120 IS and the Galaxy Camera 4G.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the SX120 IS and Galaxy Camera 4G is 87 and 90 respectively.

Generally, it's hard to envision the gap in sensor dimensions merely by viewing specifications. The picture underneath will give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the SX120 IS and Galaxy Camera 4G.

Plainly, the two cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The SX120 IS with its smaller sensor will make achieving shallower depth of field more difficult and the Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G will render more detail having an extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution will let you crop photographs a little more aggressively. The more aged SX120 IS will be behind with regard to sensor tech.