Canon SX420 IS vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G
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![Canon PowerShot SX420 IS front Canon PowerShot SX420 IS front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/Canon-PowerShot-SX420-IS/Canon-SX420-IS-front.jpg)
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Canon SX420 IS vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 1600
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 24-1008mm (F3.5-6.6) lens
- 325g - 104 x 69 x 85mm
- Revealed January 2016
(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
- Released August 2012
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Canon SX420 IS vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Overview
Let's look a little more in depth at the Canon SX420 IS and Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by brands Canon and Samsung. There is a big difference among the sensor resolutions of the SX420 IS (20MP) and Galaxy Camera 3G (16MP) but they use the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").
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The SX420 IS was brought out 3 years later than the Galaxy Camera 3G and that is a fairly big gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras come with different body type with the Canon SX420 IS being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G being a Compact camera.
Before diving through a comprehensive comparison, below is a quick overview of how the SX420 IS scores versus the Galaxy Camera 3G in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
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Canon SX420 IS vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot SX420 IS and Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G. The entire galleries are viewable at Canon SX420 IS Gallery and Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon SX420 IS over the Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G
SX420 IS | Galaxy Camera 3G | |||
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Released | January 2016 | ![]() | August 2012 | Fresher by 41 months |
Focus manually | ![]() | Dial exact focusing | ||
Display resolution | 230k | ![]() | 0k | Crisper display (+230k dot) |
Reasons to pick Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G over the Canon SX420 IS
Galaxy Camera 3G | SX420 IS | |||
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Display dimension | 4.8" | ![]() | 3" | Larger display (+1.8") |
Touch display | ![]() | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Canon SX420 IS and Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G
SX420 IS | Galaxy Camera 3G | |||
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Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither includes selfie screen |
Canon SX420 IS vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Physical Comparison
If you are planning to carry your camera often, you're going to have to think about its weight and size. The Canon SX420 IS features exterior dimensions of 104mm x 69mm x 85mm (4.1" x 2.7" x 3.3") along with a weight of 325 grams (0.72 lbs) while the Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G has specifications of 129mm x 71mm x 19mm (5.1" x 2.8" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 305 grams (0.67 lbs).
Check the Canon SX420 IS and Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.![Camera Size Comparison with Lenses Camera Size Comparison with Lenses](https://pxlmag.com/db/assets/camera-size-comparison-animation.gif)
Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you have at that time. Following is the front view size comparison of the SX420 IS vs the Galaxy Camera 3G.
![Canon SX420 IS vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G size comparison Canon SX420 IS vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Canon-PowerShot-SX420-IS-vs-Samsung-Galaxy-Camera-3G-size-comparison.jpg)
Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the SX420 IS and Galaxy Camera 3G is 80 and 90 respectively.
![Canon SX420 IS vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G top view buttons comparison Canon SX420 IS vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G top view buttons comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Canon-PowerShot-SX420-IS-vs-Samsung-Galaxy-Camera-3G-top-view-buttons-comparison.jpg)
Canon SX420 IS vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Sensor Comparison
In many cases, it's hard to see the difference in sensor sizing merely by seeing technical specs. The photograph here should give you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX420 IS and Galaxy Camera 3G.
As you have seen, both of these cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but not the same MP. You should expect to see the Canon SX420 IS to provide more detail having its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will enable you to crop pics much more aggressively. The more recent SX420 IS will have an advantage with regard to sensor tech.
![Canon SX420 IS vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G sensor size comparison Canon SX420 IS vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G sensor size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/sensor-compare/Canon-PowerShot-SX420-IS-vs-Samsung-Galaxy-Camera-3G-sensor-size-comparison.png)
Canon SX420 IS vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Screen and ViewFinder
![Canon SX420 IS vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Screen and Viewfinder comparison Canon SX420 IS vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Screen and Viewfinder comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Canon-PowerShot-SX420-IS-vs-Samsung-Galaxy-Camera-3G-screen-back-comparison.jpg)
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Photography Type Scores
Portrait Comparison
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Street Comparison
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Sports Comparison
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Travel Comparison
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Landscape Comparison
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Vlogging Comparison
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Canon SX420 IS vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Specifications
Canon PowerShot SX420 IS | Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Canon | Samsung |
Model type | Canon PowerShot SX420 IS | Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G |
Category | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Revealed | 2016-01-05 | 2012-08-29 |
Physical type | SLR-like (bridge) | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | 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 area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 20 megapixels | 16 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | - |
Maximum resolution | 5152 x 3864 | - |
Maximum native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
Min native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW format | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Touch focus | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detection autofocus | ||
Contract detection autofocus | ||
Phase detection autofocus | ||
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 24-1008mm (42.0x) | 23-481mm (20.9x) |
Maximum aperture | f/3.5-6.6 | - |
Macro focusing distance | 0cm | - |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Type of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen size | 3" | 4.8" |
Resolution of screen | 230k dots | 0k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Screen tech | - | 308 ppi, HD Super Clear Touch Display |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 15 secs | - |
Highest shutter speed | 1/4000 secs | - |
Continuous shooting rate | 0.5 frames per sec | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | 5.00 m | no built-in flash |
Flash options | Auto, flash on, slow synchro, flash off | no built-in flash |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (25p), 640 x 480 (30p) | 1920 x 1080 |
Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
Video data format | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Microphone port | ||
Headphone port | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | none |
GPS | None | BuiltIn |
Physical | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 325 grams (0.72 lb) | 305 grams (0.67 lb) |
Dimensions | 104 x 69 x 85mm (4.1" x 2.7" x 3.3") | 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 | 195 photographs | - |
Style of battery | Battery Pack | - |
Battery ID | NB-11LH | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 secs) | - |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC | micro SD/micro SDHC/micro SDXC |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Launch price | $299 | $606 |