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Canon SX400 IS vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G

Portability
81
Imaging
40
Features
31
Overall
36
Canon PowerShot SX400 IS front
 
Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G front
Portability
90
Imaging
39
Features
44
Overall
41

Canon SX400 IS vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G 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
  • Announced July 2014
Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 4.8" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 23-481mm (F) lens
  • 305g - 129 x 71 x 19mm
  • Announced August 2012
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Canon SX400 IS vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Overview

The following is a detailed analysis of the Canon SX400 IS versus Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by rivals Canon and Samsung. The image resolution of the SX400 IS (16MP) and the Galaxy Camera 3G (16MP) is fairly similar and they enjoy the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The SX400 IS was brought out 24 months after the Galaxy Camera 3G making the cameras a generation away from one another. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before going in to a full comparison, below is a brief introduction of how the SX400 IS matches up against the Galaxy Camera 3G in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX400 IS over the Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G

 SX400 IS Galaxy Camera 3G 
AnnouncedJuly 2014August 2012Newer by 24 months
Display resolution230k0kSharper display (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G over the Canon SX400 IS

 Galaxy Camera 3G SX400 IS 
Display sizing4.8"3"Larger display (+1.8")
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Canon SX400 IS and Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G

 SX400 IS Galaxy Camera 3G 
Manual focus Lack of manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen

Canon SX400 IS vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Physical Comparison

If you're planning to travel with your camera often, you'll have to factor its weight and size. The Canon SX400 IS features physical measurements of 104mm x 69mm x 80mm (4.1" x 2.7" x 3.1") and a weight of 313 grams (0.69 lbs) and the Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G has specifications of 129mm x 71mm x 19mm (5.1" x 2.8" x 0.7") and a weight of 305 grams (0.67 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you select during that time. Underneath is the front view physical size comparison of the SX400 IS vs the Galaxy Camera 3G.

Canon SX400 IS vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SX400 IS and Galaxy Camera 3G is 81 and 90 respectively.

Canon SX400 IS vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G top view buttons comparison

Canon SX400 IS vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it is tough to imagine the gap between sensor dimensions merely by going over a spec sheet. The image underneath should give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the SX400 IS and Galaxy Camera 3G.

Clearly, each of the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing and the same MP and you should expect similar quality of images however you will want to take the production date of the products into consideration. The fresher SX400 IS provides an edge in sensor technology.

Canon SX400 IS vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G sensor size comparison

Canon SX400 IS vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX400 IS vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX400 IS Portrait photography information
Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Portrait photography information
35
decent MP (16 megapixels)
has face detection autofocus
manual focus not available
lack of manual mode
no external flash support
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
30
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
manual focus not available
manual exposure not available
no external flash support
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Canon SX400 IS Street photography details
Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Street photography details
52
has image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
61
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others in class (305g)
no articulating screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX400 IS as a Sports photography camera
Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G as a Sports photography camera
42
amazing zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16MP)
has tracking autofocus
low fps (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
small sensor size (1/2.3")
low battery (190 per charge)
does not have phase detect autofocus
44
amazing zoom range (23-481mm 20.9 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
no shutter priority mode
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX400 IS Travel photography factors
Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Travel photography factors
60
decent MP (16MP)
flash built-in
really wide (24mm)
long zoom (720mm)
lack of Timelapse mode
low battery (190 per charge)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.4)
72
lighter than others in class (305g)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
pretty wide (23mm)
long zoom (481mm)
fast max aperture (f)
lack of Time Lapse function
screen isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX400 IS Landscape photography highlights
Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Landscape photography highlights
40
really wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16MP)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.4)
lack of manual mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
low battery (190 per charge)
lack of Timelapse mode
47
pretty wide (23mm)
fast max aperture (f)
lovely big screen (4.8 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
manual focus not available
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
manual exposure not available
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
lack of Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX400 IS Vlogging highlights
Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Vlogging highlights
28
really wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
has face detection autofocus
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.4)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of external microphone jack
36
pretty wide (23mm)
fast max aperture (f)
screen is touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than others in class (305g)
screen isn't selfie friendly
lack of mic socket
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Canon SX400 IS vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX400 IS and Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G
 Canon PowerShot SX400 ISSamsung Galaxy Camera 3G
General Information
Company Canon Samsung
Model Canon PowerShot SX400 IS Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2014-07-29 2012-08-29
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Digic 4+ 1.4GHz Quad-Core
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Highest resolution 4608 x 3456 -
Highest native ISO 1600 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-720mm (30.0x) 23-481mm (20.9x)
Max aperture f/3.4-5.8 -
Macro focus distance 0cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3" 4.8"
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dots 0 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen technology - 308 ppi, HD Super Clear Touch Display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15 seconds -
Maximum shutter speed 1/1600 seconds -
Continuous shooting rate 1.0 frames per sec -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 5.00 m no built-in flash
Flash settings Auto, on, off, slow synchro no built-in flash
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (25 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) none
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 313 gr (0.69 lbs) 305 gr (0.67 lbs)
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 score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 190 pictures -
Form of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model NB-11LH -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) -
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC micro SD/micro SDHC/micro SDXC
Card slots Single Single
Launch price $229 $606