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Canon SX400 IS vs Samsung Galaxy Camera

Portability
81
Imaging
40
Features
31
Overall
36
Canon PowerShot SX400 IS front
 
Samsung Galaxy Camera front
Portability
90
Imaging
39
Features
55
Overall
45

Canon SX400 IS vs Samsung Galaxy Camera Key Specs

Canon SX400 IS
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-720mm (F3.4-5.8) lens
  • 313g - 104 x 69 x 80mm
  • Revealed July 2014
Samsung Galaxy Camera
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 4.8" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 23-481mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 300g - 129 x 71 x 19mm
  • Announced February 2013
  • Also Known as Wi-Fi
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Canon SX400 IS vs Samsung Galaxy Camera Overview

Here, we will be matching up the Canon SX400 IS versus Samsung Galaxy Camera, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by companies Canon and Samsung. The image resolution of the SX400 IS (16MP) and the Galaxy Camera (16MP) is relatively similar and both cameras provide the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The SX400 IS was announced 18 months later than the Galaxy Camera which makes them a generation apart from each other. Both cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before diving straight to a thorough comparison, here is a brief synopsis of how the SX400 IS scores against the Galaxy Camera with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX400 IS over the Samsung Galaxy Camera

 SX400 IS Galaxy Camera 
AnnouncedJuly 2014February 2013More recent by 18 months

Reasons to pick Samsung Galaxy Camera over the Canon SX400 IS

 Galaxy Camera SX400 IS 
Manually focus More exact focus
Screen size4.8"3"Bigger screen (+1.8")
Screen resolution922k230kClearer screen (+692k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Canon SX400 IS and Samsung Galaxy Camera

 SX400 IS Galaxy Camera 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen

Canon SX400 IS vs Samsung Galaxy Camera Physical Comparison

In case you're looking to lug around your camera often, you will need to factor its weight and proportions. The Canon SX400 IS has outer measurements of 104mm x 69mm x 80mm (4.1" x 2.7" x 3.1") accompanied by a weight of 313 grams (0.69 lbs) whilst the Samsung Galaxy Camera has measurements of 129mm x 71mm x 19mm (5.1" x 2.8" x 0.7") along with a weight of 300 grams (0.66 lbs).

Take a look at the Canon SX400 IS versus Samsung Galaxy Camera in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you have during that time. Here is a front view over all size comparison of the SX400 IS against the Galaxy Camera.

Canon SX400 IS vs Samsung Galaxy Camera size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the SX400 IS and Galaxy Camera is 81 and 90 respectively.

Canon SX400 IS vs Samsung Galaxy Camera top view buttons comparison

Canon SX400 IS vs Samsung Galaxy Camera Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is very tough to imagine the contrast between sensor measurements only by going over specifications. The graphic here might offer you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the SX400 IS and Galaxy Camera.

To sum up, the two cameras come with the identical sensor size and the same exact megapixels therefore you should expect similar quality of images but you should consider the production date of the products into consideration. The younger SX400 IS should have an edge with regard to sensor tech.

Canon SX400 IS vs Samsung Galaxy Camera sensor size comparison

Canon SX400 IS vs Samsung Galaxy Camera Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX400 IS vs Samsung Galaxy Camera Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX400 IS Portrait photography info
Samsung Galaxy Camera Portrait photography info
35
good megapixels (16MP)
comes with face detection autofocus
manual focus not available
manual exposure not available
no external flash support
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
39
you can focus manually
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
cannot use external flash
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon SX400 IS
Street photography with Samsung Galaxy Camera
52
image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
61
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average in class (300 grams)
no moving screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX400 IS as a Sports photography camera
Samsung Galaxy Camera as a Sports photography camera
42
incredible zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16MP)
comes with tracking autofocus
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
terrible battery (190 shots)
does not have phase detect autofocus
49
great zoom range (23-481mm 20.9 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX400 IS Travel photography features
Samsung Galaxy Camera Travel photography features
60
good megapixels (16MP)
built-in flash
quite wide (24mm)
great reach (720mm)
missing Time Lapse recording
terrible battery (190 per charge)
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.4)
68
lighter than average in class (300g)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
pretty wide (23mm)
great reach (481mm)
lack of Timelapse mode
screen is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX400 IS Landscape photography details
Samsung Galaxy Camera Landscape photography details
40
quite wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16MP)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.4)
manual exposure not available
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
terrible battery (190 CIPA)
missing Time Lapse recording
49
you can focus manually
pretty wide (23mm)
very good size screen (4.8 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16MP)
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
lack of Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX400 IS Vlogging advice
Samsung Galaxy Camera Vlogging advice
28
quite wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detection autofocus
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.4)
display is not selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing external mic socket
36
pretty wide (23mm)
screen is touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
has external microphone support
lighter than average in class (300g)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is not selfie friendly
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Canon SX400 IS vs Samsung Galaxy Camera Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX400 IS and Samsung Galaxy Camera
 Canon PowerShot SX400 ISSamsung Galaxy Camera
General Information
Make Canon Samsung
Model type Canon PowerShot SX400 IS Samsung Galaxy Camera
Also called - Wi-Fi
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2014-07-29 2013-02-19
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip Digic 4+ 1.4GHz Quad-Core
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 16MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Highest resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 1600 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points 9 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-720mm (30.0x) 23-481mm (20.9x)
Highest aperture f/3.4-5.8 f/2.8-5.9
Macro focusing distance 0cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inch 4.8 inch
Screen resolution 230k dots 922k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen tech - 308 ppi, HD Super Clear Touch Display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15 secs 16 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/1600 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 1.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 5.00 m -
Flash settings Auto, on, off, slow synchro -
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (25 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) none
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 313 gr (0.69 lbs) 300 gr (0.66 lbs)
Physical dimensions 104 x 69 x 80mm (4.1" x 2.7" x 3.1") 129 x 71 x 19mm (5.1" x 2.8" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 190 photographs -
Battery style Battery Pack -
Battery ID NB-11LH -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) -
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC micro SD/micro SDHC/micro SDXC
Card slots One One
Cost at launch $229 $450