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Canon SX70 HS vs Samsung Galaxy Camera

Portability
63
Imaging
48
Features
67
Overall
55
Canon PowerShot SX70 HS front
 
Samsung Galaxy Camera front
Portability
90
Imaging
40
Features
55
Overall
46

Canon SX70 HS vs Samsung Galaxy Camera Key Specs

Canon SX70 HS
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 21-1365mm (F3.4-6.5) lens
  • 608g - 127 x 91 x 117mm
  • Launched September 2018
Samsung Galaxy Camera
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 4.8" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 23-481mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 300g - 129 x 71 x 19mm
  • Released February 2013
  • Alternate Name is Wi-Fi
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Canon SX70 HS vs Samsung Galaxy Camera Overview

In this write-up, we are contrasting the Canon SX70 HS vs Samsung Galaxy Camera, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by brands Canon and Samsung. There is a significant difference between the image resolutions of the SX70 HS (20MP) and Galaxy Camera (16MP) but they feature the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The SX70 HS was released 5 years later than the Galaxy Camera and that is quite a sizable gap as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Canon SX70 HS being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Samsung Galaxy Camera being a Compact camera.

Before we go through a detailed comparison, below is a quick overview of how the SX70 HS matches up vs the Galaxy Camera when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX70 HS over the Samsung Galaxy Camera

 SX70 HS Galaxy Camera 
ReleasedSeptember 2018February 2013More recent by 68 months
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Reasons to pick Samsung Galaxy Camera over the Canon SX70 HS

 Galaxy Camera SX70 HS 
Display sizing4.8"3"Larger display (+1.8")
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Canon SX70 HS and Samsung Galaxy Camera

 SX70 HS Galaxy Camera 
Manual focus More accurate focusing
Display resolution922k922kThe same display resolution

Canon SX70 HS vs Samsung Galaxy Camera Physical Comparison

For anyone who is looking to lug around your camera frequently, you will need to factor its weight and proportions. The Canon SX70 HS features exterior dimensions of 127mm x 91mm x 117mm (5.0" x 3.6" x 4.6") and a weight of 608 grams (1.34 lbs) and the Samsung Galaxy Camera has measurements of 129mm x 71mm x 19mm (5.1" x 2.8" x 0.7") with a weight of 300 grams (0.66 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Underneath is the front view proportions comparison of the SX70 HS and the Galaxy Camera.

Canon SX70 HS vs Samsung Galaxy Camera size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the SX70 HS and Galaxy Camera is 63 and 90 respectively.

Canon SX70 HS vs Samsung Galaxy Camera top view buttons comparison

Canon SX70 HS vs Samsung Galaxy Camera Sensor Comparison

Generally, its tough to see the difference between sensor measurements simply by going over specifications. The graphic below will provide you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX70 HS and Galaxy Camera.

To sum up, each of the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but not the same megapixels. You should expect to see the Canon SX70 HS to offer you extra detail as a result of its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also let you crop images a little more aggressively. The newer SX70 HS is going to have an advantage when it comes to sensor innovation.

Canon SX70 HS vs Samsung Galaxy Camera sensor size comparison

Canon SX70 HS vs Samsung Galaxy Camera Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX70 HS vs Samsung Galaxy Camera Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX70 HS as a Portrait photography camera
Samsung Galaxy Camera as a Portrait photography camera
55
has manual focus
sensor resolution is decent (20MP)
comes with face detection autofocus
exports RAW files
no external flash support
small sensor (1/2.3")
40
you can focus manually
good resolution (16MP)
external flash not possible
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

Canon SX70 HS Street photography information
Samsung Galaxy Camera Street photography information
58
screen can move to multiple angles
has image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW files
small sensor (1/2.3")
heavier than competitors in class (608g)
61
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors in class (300 grams)
screen is fixed
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX70 HS Sports photography details
Samsung Galaxy Camera Sports photography details
57
great zoom range (21-1365mm 65.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (20 megapixels)
comes with tracking autofocus
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
50
long zoom range (23-481mm 20.9 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX70 HS Travel photography info
Samsung Galaxy Camera Travel photography info
64
supports bluetooth
sensor resolution is decent (20 megapixels)
built-in flash
selfie friendly display
really wide (21mm)
great zoom (1365mm)
heavier than competitors in class (608 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f3.4)
69
lighter than competitors in class (300 grams)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
fairly wide (23mm)
very long reach (481mm)
missing Timelapse recording
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX70 HS as a Landscape photography camera
Samsung Galaxy Camera as a Landscape photography camera
58
has manual focus
really wide (21mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (20MP)
exports RAW files
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.4)
small sensor (1/2.3")
50
you can focus manually
fairly wide (23mm)
screen larger than average (4.8 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
missing Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX70 HS Vlogging factors
Samsung Galaxy Camera Vlogging factors
64
really wide (21mm)
selfie friendly display
has image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detection autofocus
video res high (3840 x 2160 pixels)
includes external mic socket
sluggish max aperture (f3.4)
heavier than competitors in class (608g)
37
fairly wide (23mm)
touchscreen enabled
has image stabilization (Optical)
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
does have microphone jack
lighter than competitors in class (300 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
display is not selfie friendly
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Canon SX70 HS vs Samsung Galaxy Camera Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX70 HS and Samsung Galaxy Camera
 Canon PowerShot SX70 HSSamsung Galaxy Camera
General Information
Brand Name Canon Samsung
Model type Canon PowerShot SX70 HS Samsung Galaxy Camera
Also called - Wi-Fi
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2018-09-20 2013-02-19
Body design SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Digic 8 1.4GHz Quad-Core
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 20 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Full resolution 5184 x 3888 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points 9 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 21-1365mm (65.0x) 23-481mm (20.9x)
Largest aperture f/3.4-6.5 f/2.8-5.9
Macro focusing distance 0cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Display sizing 3" 4.8"
Display resolution 922k dot 922k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display tech - 308 ppi, HD Super Clear Touch Display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 2,360k dot -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15 secs 16 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 10.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 5.00 m (at Auto ISO) -
Flash options Auto, on, slow sync, off -
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 120 Mbps, MOV, H.264, AAC 1920 x 1080
Max video resolution 3840x2160 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) none
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 608g (1.34 pounds) 300g (0.66 pounds)
Dimensions 127 x 91 x 117mm (5.0" x 3.6" x 4.6") 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 325 photographs -
Battery format Built-in -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom) -
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I supported) micro SD/micro SDHC/micro SDXC
Storage slots One One
Retail pricing $550 $450