Canon SX20 IS vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2

Let's take a closer look at the Canon SX20 IS versus Samsung Galaxy Camera 2, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by brands Canon and Samsung. There is a substantial difference among the image resolutions of the SX20 IS (12MP) and Galaxy Camera 2 (16MP) but both cameras boast the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The SX20 IS was announced 4 years prior to the Galaxy Camera 2 and that is a fairly big difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras have different body design with the Canon SX20 IS being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 being a Compact camera.

Before we go straight to a thorough comparison, here is a brief view of how the SX20 IS scores against the Galaxy Camera 2 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot SX20 IS & Samsung Galaxy Camera 2. The whole galleries are provided at Canon SX20 IS Gallery & Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Gallery.

For anyone who is intending to lug around your camera often, you are going to need to think about its weight and volume. The Canon SX20 IS features external measurements of 128mm x 88mm x 87mm (5.0" x 3.5" x 3.4") with 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") accompanied by a weight of 283 grams (0.62 lbs).

Take a look at the Canon SX20 IS versus Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you choose during that time. Following is a front view dimension comparison of the SX20 IS and the Galaxy Camera 2.

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the SX20 IS and Galaxy Camera 2 is 65 and 90 respectively.

Oftentimes, it can be hard to visualize the difference in sensor measurements purely by researching specifications. The photograph below should offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the SX20 IS and Galaxy Camera 2.

To sum up, both of those cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but different megapixels. You can expect to see the Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 to result in greater detail with its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop images more aggressively. The older SX20 IS will be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.