Canon SX400 IS vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G

Its time to take a deeper look at the Canon SX400 IS versus Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by manufacturers Canon and Samsung. The image resolution of the SX400 IS (16MP) and the Galaxy Camera 4G (16MP) is fairly close and both cameras provide the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The SX400 IS was announced 24 months later than the Galaxy Camera 4G making them a generation apart from one another. Both of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before delving straight to a in depth comparison, here is a simple summation of how the SX400 IS matches up versus the Galaxy Camera 4G when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot SX400 IS and Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G. The whole galleries are available at Canon SX400 IS Gallery and Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Gallery.

If you are aiming to lug around your camera frequently, you will have to take into account its weight and proportions. The Canon SX400 IS has got external dimensions of 104mm x 69mm x 80mm (4.1" x 2.7" x 3.1") and a weight of 313 grams (0.69 lbs) while the Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G has measurements of 129mm x 71mm x 19mm (5.1" x 2.8" x 0.7") having a weight of 305 grams (0.67 lbs).

Compare the Canon SX400 IS versus Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you select at the time. Following is a front view size comparison of the SX400 IS vs the Galaxy Camera 4G.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SX400 IS and Galaxy Camera 4G is 81 and 90 respectively.

Quite often, it can be hard to visualise the difference in sensor measurements merely by viewing a spec sheet. The visual here will help give you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX400 IS and Galaxy Camera 4G.

As you can see, both of these cameras provide the same sensor dimensions and the identical MP and you should expect comparable quality of photographs but you should really take the release date of the cameras into account. The more recent SX400 IS is going to have a benefit with regard to sensor tech.