Canon SX20 IS vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G

On this page, we are analyzing the Canon SX20 IS vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by manufacturers Canon and Samsung. There exists a considerable gap between the sensor resolutions of the SX20 IS (12MP) and Galaxy Camera 3G (16MP) but both cameras posses the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The SX20 IS was unveiled 3 years prior to the Galaxy Camera 3G which is quite a large difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras have different body design with the Canon SX20 IS being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G being a Compact camera.

Before diving straight to a in depth comparison, here is a short summation of how the SX20 IS matches up versus the Galaxy Camera 3G with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot SX20 IS & Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G. The full galleries are viewable at Canon SX20 IS Gallery & Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Gallery.

In case you're intending to carry around your camera regularly, you will want to take into account its weight and size. The Canon SX20 IS provides exterior dimensions of 128mm x 88mm x 87mm (5.0" x 3.5" x 3.4") accompanied by a weight of 600 grams (1.32 lbs) whilst the Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G has specifications of 129mm x 71mm x 19mm (5.1" x 2.8" x 0.7") with a weight of 305 grams (0.67 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are working with at that time. Below is a front view proportions comparison of the SX20 IS vs the Galaxy Camera 3G.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SX20 IS and Galaxy Camera 3G is 65 and 90 respectively.

Quite often, it's hard to imagine the gap between sensor sizes simply by going over a spec sheet. The pic below might offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the SX20 IS and Galaxy Camera 3G.

Clearly, both the cameras have the same sensor dimensions but different megapixels. You can expect to see the Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G to offer you extra detail having an extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will let you crop pics a bit more aggressively. The more aged SX20 IS is going to be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.