Canon SX30 IS vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G

Below is a in-depth comparison of the Canon SX30 IS versus Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by rivals Canon and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the SX30 IS (14MP) and the Galaxy Camera 3G (16MP) is pretty similar and they feature the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The SX30 IS was revealed 23 months before the Galaxy Camera 3G which makes the cameras a generation apart from one another. Both of these cameras come with different body type with the Canon SX30 IS being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G being a Compact camera.

Before getting through a full comparison, below is a concise synopsis of how the SX30 IS grades against the Galaxy Camera 3G when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot SX30 IS and Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G. The full galleries are provided at Canon SX30 IS Gallery and Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Gallery.

For anybody who is planning to lug around your camera regularly, you'll have to take into account its weight and volume. The Canon SX30 IS has got outside dimensions of 123mm x 92mm x 108mm (4.8" x 3.6" x 4.3") along with a weight of 601 grams (1.32 lbs) while the Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G 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).

Take a look at the Canon SX30 IS versus Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you choose at that moment. Following is the front view scale comparison of the SX30 IS versus the Galaxy Camera 3G.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SX30 IS and Galaxy Camera 3G is 64 and 90 respectively.

Typically, it's tough to envision the contrast between sensor measurements only by going over a spec sheet. The photograph below might offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the SX30 IS and Galaxy Camera 3G.

As you can see, both of these cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same resolution. You should expect the Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G to deliver more detail because of its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop photographs somewhat more aggressively. The older SX30 IS is going to be behind with regard to sensor innovation.