Canon SX420 IS vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G

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.

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.

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).

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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.

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the SX420 IS and Galaxy Camera 3G is 80 and 90 respectively.

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.