Canon SX200 IS vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G

Below, we are analyzing the Canon SX200 IS versus Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by brands Canon and Samsung. There is a noticeable difference between the image resolutions of the SX200 IS (12MP) and Galaxy Camera 4G (16MP) but they come with the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The SX200 IS was introduced 4 years before the Galaxy Camera 4G which is quite a sizable difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a brief view of how the SX200 IS matches up against the Galaxy Camera 4G when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot SX200 IS & Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G. The whole galleries are provided at Canon SX200 IS Gallery & Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Gallery.

For those who are going to carry around your camera regularly, you're going to have to factor its weight and proportions. The Canon SX200 IS provides outside measurements of 103mm x 61mm x 38mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") with a weight of 247 grams (0.54 lbs) while the Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G has measurements of 129mm x 71mm x 19mm (5.1" x 2.8" x 0.7") with a weight of 305 grams (0.67 lbs).

Take a look at the Canon SX200 IS versus Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you choose at that moment. Following is the front view scale comparison of the SX200 IS vs the Galaxy Camera 4G.

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the SX200 IS and Galaxy Camera 4G is 90 and 90 respectively.

In many cases, it is very tough to visualise the gap between sensor sizes merely by looking at specifications. The picture here should offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the SX200 IS and Galaxy Camera 4G.

To sum up, each of these cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but not the same resolution. You can expect to see the Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G to give you more detail using its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop pics much more aggressively. The more aged SX200 IS is going to be disadvantaged in sensor tech.