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Canon SX600 HS vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2

Portability
93
Imaging
40
Features
45
Overall
42
Canon PowerShot SX600 HS front
 
Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 front
Portability
90
Imaging
40
Features
60
Overall
48

Canon SX600 HS vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Key Specs

Canon SX600 HS
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1280 video
  • 25-450mm (F3.8-6.9) lens
  • 188g - 104 x 61 x 26mm
  • Revealed January 2014
  • Updated by Canon SX610 HS
Samsung Galaxy Camera 2
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 4.8" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 23-483mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 283g - 133 x 71 x 19mm
  • Released January 2014
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Canon SX600 HS vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Overview

Below, we are contrasting the Canon SX600 HS and Samsung Galaxy Camera 2, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by manufacturers Canon and Samsung. The resolution of the SX600 HS (16MP) and the Galaxy Camera 2 (16MP) is very close and they use the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The SX600 HS was manufactured within a month of the Galaxy Camera 2 which means that they are of a similar age. The two cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving straight into a detailed comparison, below is a brief summation of how the SX600 HS scores vs the Galaxy Camera 2 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX600 HS over the Samsung Galaxy Camera 2

 SX600 HS Galaxy Camera 2 

Reasons to pick Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 over the Canon SX600 HS

 Galaxy Camera 2 SX600 HS 
Display dimension4.8"3"Larger display (+1.8")
Display resolution1037k461kCrisper display (+576k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Canon SX600 HS and Samsung Galaxy Camera 2

 SX600 HS Galaxy Camera 2 
ReleasedJanuary 2014January 2014Same age
Manually focus Very accurate focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen

Canon SX600 HS vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Physical Comparison

If you are planning to carry around your camera frequently, you will need to take into account its weight and volume. The Canon SX600 HS provides external dimensions of 104mm x 61mm x 26mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.0") accompanied by a weight of 188 grams (0.41 lbs) while the Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 has sizing of 133mm x 71mm x 19mm (5.2" x 2.8" x 0.7") along with a weight of 283 grams (0.62 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you choose during that time. Underneath is the front view sizing comparison of the SX600 HS against the Galaxy Camera 2.

Canon SX600 HS vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the SX600 HS and Galaxy Camera 2 is 93 and 90 respectively.

Canon SX600 HS vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX600 HS vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is very tough to envision the contrast in sensor sizes just by viewing technical specs. The image underneath will help provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the SX600 HS and Galaxy Camera 2.

As you have seen, both the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements and the same exact megapixels therefore you can expect comparable quality of photographs however you should consider the age of the cameras into account.

Canon SX600 HS vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 sensor size comparison

Canon SX600 HS vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX600 HS vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX600 HS Portrait photography information
Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Portrait photography information
44
you can focus manually
good megapixels (16MP)
offers face detection focus
manual mode not available
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
44
focusing manually
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
has face detection focus
cannot use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Canon SX600 HS Street photography highlights
Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Street photography highlights
62
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average in class (188 grams)
no moving screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
65
has image stabilization (Optical)
boasts touch to focus
lighter than others in class (283 grams)
no articulating screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX600 HS Sports photography info
Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Sports photography info
41
great zoom range (25-450mm 18.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
max frames per second very slow (4.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
48
excellent zoom range (23-483mm 21.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
better than average battery power (400 CIPA)
max frames per second low (5.0 fps)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX600 HS as a Travel photography camera
Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 as a Travel photography camera
70
lighter than average in class (188 grams)
good megapixels (16MP)
built-in flash
quite wide (25mm)
long reach (450mm)
lack of Timelapse recording
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.8)
73
better than average battery power (400 CIPA)
lighter than others in class (283g)
supports bluetooth
boasts touch to focus
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
relatively wide (23mm)
long reach (483mm)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX600 HS Landscape photography info
Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Landscape photography info
48
you can focus manually
quite wide (25mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.8)
manual mode not available
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
lack of Timelapse recording
52
focusing manually
relatively wide (23mm)
screen larger than average (4.8 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16MP)
better than average battery power (400 shots)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
doesn't have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX600 HS Vlogging highlights
Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Vlogging highlights
35
quite wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detection focus
high quality video (1920 x 1280 pxls)
lighter than average in class (188g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.8)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
lack of external microphone jack
37
relatively wide (23mm)
touchscreen functionality
has image stabilization (Optical)
has face detection focus
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
includes external microphone socket
lighter than others in class (283 grams)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
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Canon SX600 HS vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX600 HS and Samsung Galaxy Camera 2
 Canon PowerShot SX600 HSSamsung Galaxy Camera 2
General Information
Brand Canon Samsung
Model type Canon PowerShot SX600 HS Samsung Galaxy Camera 2
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2014-01-06 2014-01-02
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by DIGIC 4+ 1.6GHz Quad-Core Exynos
Sensor type BSI-CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points 9 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-450mm (18.0x) 23-483mm (21.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.8-6.9 f/2.8-5.9
Macro focusing distance 5cm 10cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inch 4.8 inch
Resolution of display 461 thousand dots 1,037 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display tech PureColor II G (TFT) HD Super Clear Touch Display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15 seconds 16 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 4.0 frames per sec 5.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 3.50 m (50 cm � 3.5 m (W) / 1.0 m � 2.0 m (T)) 3.80 m
Flash modes Auto, Manual Flash On / Off, Slow Synchro Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, fill-in, slow sync, flash off, redeye fix
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1280 (30fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080
Max video resolution 1920x1280 1920x1080
Video format 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) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 188g (0.41 pounds) 283g (0.62 pounds)
Dimensions 104 x 61 x 26mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.0") 133 x 71 x 19mm (5.2" 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 290 images 400 images
Battery type Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NB-6LH Built-in
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, custom) Yes (2, 5, or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC microSD/microSDHC/microSDXC
Card slots Single Single
Pricing at launch $249 $400