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Canon SX60 HS vs Samsung Galaxy Camera

Portability
61
Imaging
40
Features
67
Overall
50
Canon PowerShot SX60 HS front
 
Samsung Galaxy Camera front
Portability
90
Imaging
39
Features
55
Overall
45

Canon SX60 HS vs Samsung Galaxy Camera Key Specs

Canon SX60 HS
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 21-1365mm (F3.4-6.5) lens
  • 650g - 128 x 93 x 114mm
  • Revealed September 2014
  • Older Model is Canon SX50 HS
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
  • Other Name is Wi-Fi
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Canon SX60 HS vs Samsung Galaxy Camera Overview

Below is a complete overview of the Canon SX60 HS versus Samsung Galaxy Camera, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by rivals Canon and Samsung. The resolution of the SX60 HS (16MP) and the Galaxy Camera (16MP) is pretty comparable and both cameras boast the same sensor size (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The SX60 HS was introduced 20 months later than the Galaxy Camera which makes them a generation apart from each other. Both of these cameras have different body design with the Canon SX60 HS being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Samsung Galaxy Camera being a Compact camera.

Before delving into a detailed comparison, here is a brief summation of how the SX60 HS scores vs the Galaxy Camera for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX60 HS over the Samsung Galaxy Camera

 SX60 HS Galaxy Camera 
AnnouncedSeptember 2014February 2013More recent by 20 months
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Selfie screen Take selfies

Reasons to pick Samsung Galaxy Camera over the Canon SX60 HS

 Galaxy Camera SX60 HS 
Screen dimensions4.8"3"Bigger screen (+1.8")
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Canon SX60 HS and Samsung Galaxy Camera

 SX60 HS Galaxy Camera 
Manual focus Very accurate focus
Screen resolution922k922kExact same screen resolution

Canon SX60 HS vs Samsung Galaxy Camera Physical Comparison

For those who are going to lug around your camera, you will need to factor in its weight and proportions. The Canon SX60 HS has got physical measurements of 128mm x 93mm x 114mm (5.0" x 3.7" x 4.5") and a weight of 650 grams (1.43 lbs) while 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).

Analyze the Canon SX60 HS versus Samsung Galaxy Camera in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you use at that moment. Here is a front view overall size comparison of the SX60 HS and the Galaxy Camera.

Canon SX60 HS vs Samsung Galaxy Camera size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the SX60 HS and Galaxy Camera is 61 and 90 respectively.

Canon SX60 HS vs Samsung Galaxy Camera top view buttons comparison

Canon SX60 HS vs Samsung Galaxy Camera Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it can be difficult to picture the gap in sensor measurements just by checking out a spec sheet. The photograph below might provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the SX60 HS and Galaxy Camera.

Clearly, both of those cameras have the same sensor dimensions and the exact same MP therefore you should expect comparable quality of photos but you should factor the production date of the cameras into account. The fresher SX60 HS should have an advantage in sensor innovation.

Canon SX60 HS vs Samsung Galaxy Camera sensor size comparison

Canon SX60 HS vs Samsung Galaxy Camera Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX60 HS vs Samsung Galaxy Camera Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX60 HS Portrait photography info
Samsung Galaxy Camera Portrait photography info
56
focusing manually
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
includes face detect focusing
supports RAW files
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
39
has manual focus
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
external flash not possible
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Canon SX60 HS as a Street photography camera
Samsung Galaxy Camera as a Street photography camera
56
screen articulates fully
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW files
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
more heavy than competition in class (650 grams)
61
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others (300g)
no moving screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon SX60 HS
Sports photography with Samsung Galaxy Camera
53
great zoom range (21-1365mm 65.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16MP)
includes tracking focus
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
49
amazing zoom range (23-481mm 20.9 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX60 HS Travel photography factors
Samsung Galaxy Camera Travel photography factors
57
good megapixels (16MP)
has built in flash
selfie friendly screen
quite wide (21mm)
long zoom (1365mm)
missing Timelapse recording
more heavy than competition in class (650g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.4)
68
lighter than others (300 grams)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (23mm)
great reach (481mm)
lack of Time Lapse recording
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX60 HS Landscape photography details
Samsung Galaxy Camera Landscape photography details
52
focusing manually
quite wide (21mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
supports RAW files
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.4)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
missing Timelapse recording
49
has manual focus
reasonably wide (23mm)
very good size screen (4.8")
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
lack of Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX60 HS as a Vlogging camera
Samsung Galaxy Camera as a Vlogging camera
62
quite wide (21mm)
selfie friendly screen
has image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect focusing
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
has microphone support
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.4)
more heavy than competition in class (650g)
36
reasonably wide (23mm)
touch screen
has image stabilization (Optical)
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
comes with external mic support
lighter than others (300 grams)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
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Canon SX60 HS vs Samsung Galaxy Camera Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX60 HS and Samsung Galaxy Camera
 Canon PowerShot SX60 HSSamsung Galaxy Camera
General Information
Manufacturer Canon Samsung
Model type Canon PowerShot SX60 HS Samsung Galaxy Camera
Also called as - Wi-Fi
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2014-09-16 2013-02-19
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Chip DIGIC 6 1.4GHz Quad-Core
Sensor type BSI-CMOS 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 alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 5:4, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Highest resolution 4608 x 3072 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 6400 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points 9 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 21-1365mm (65.0x) 23-481mm (20.9x)
Maximum aperture f/3.4-6.5 f/2.8-5.9
Macro focusing distance 0cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inch 4.8 inch
Resolution of screen 922k dots 922k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen technology - 308 ppi, HD Super Clear Touch Display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 922k dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15 seconds 16 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 6.4fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 5.50 m -
Flash options Auto, on, slow synchro, off -
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60p, 30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p) 1920 x 1080
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In 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 650 grams (1.43 pounds) 300 grams (0.66 pounds)
Physical dimensions 128 x 93 x 114mm (5.0" x 3.7" x 4.5") 129 x 71 x 19mm (5.1" x 2.8" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating 39 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 19.2 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 10.1 not tested
DXO Low light rating 127 not tested
Other
Battery life 340 photographs -
Form of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID NB-10L -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) -
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC micro SD/micro SDHC/micro SDXC
Card slots 1 1
Price at launch $549 $450