Canon SX710 HS vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2

The following is a complete review of the Canon SX710 HS and Samsung Galaxy Camera 2, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by companies Canon and Samsung. There exists a sizeable gap between the sensor resolutions of the SX710 HS (20MP) and Galaxy Camera 2 (16MP) but they use the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The SX710 HS was brought out 13 months after the Galaxy Camera 2 making the cameras a generation away from one another. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go straight into a detailed comparison, below is a short view of how the SX710 HS scores against the Galaxy Camera 2 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot SX710 HS and Samsung Galaxy Camera 2. The entire galleries are provided at Canon SX710 HS Gallery and Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Gallery.

For those who are looking to travel with your camera regularly, you are going to need to factor its weight and measurements. The Canon SX710 HS enjoys outer measurements of 113mm x 66mm x 35mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.4") having a weight of 269 grams (0.59 lbs) while the Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 has proportions of 133mm x 71mm x 19mm (5.2" x 2.8" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 283 grams (0.62 lbs).

Take a look at the Canon SX710 HS and Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are employing at that moment. Underneath is the front view scale comparison of the SX710 HS against the Galaxy Camera 2.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SX710 HS and Galaxy Camera 2 is 89 and 90 respectively.

Quite often, its difficult to visualize the contrast between sensor dimensions purely by reading specifications. The image underneath might provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the SX710 HS and Galaxy Camera 2.

To sum up, both of these cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but different megapixels. You should expect to see the Canon SX710 HS to deliver more detail having its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will allow you to crop pics far more aggressively. The more modern SX710 HS should have an edge in sensor innovation.