Canon SX710 HS vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G

Following is a in-depth assessment of the Canon SX710 HS versus Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by brands Canon and Samsung. There is a significant difference among the image resolutions of the SX710 HS (20MP) and Galaxy Camera 3G (16MP) but they use the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The SX710 HS was announced 2 years after the Galaxy Camera 3G which is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before going through a full comparison, below is a short introduction of how the SX710 HS scores vs the Galaxy Camera 3G with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot SX710 HS and Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G. The whole galleries are available at Canon SX710 HS Gallery and Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Gallery.

For those who are going to carry around your camera often, you will need to consider its weight and size. The Canon SX710 HS comes with outside dimensions of 113mm x 66mm x 35mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.4") accompanied by a weight of 269 grams (0.59 lbs) while the Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G has specifications of 129mm x 71mm x 19mm (5.1" x 2.8" x 0.7") with a weight of 305 grams (0.67 lbs).

Examine the Canon SX710 HS versus Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are working with at that time. Below is the front view size comparison of the SX710 HS vs the Galaxy Camera 3G.

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the SX710 HS and Galaxy Camera 3G is 89 and 90 respectively.

Oftentimes, its difficult to visualise the difference in sensor sizes merely by checking out specs. The image here will give you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the SX710 HS and Galaxy Camera 3G.

As you can plainly see, each of the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same resolution. You should expect the Canon SX710 HS to show extra detail with its extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop photographs somewhat more aggressively. The younger SX710 HS is going to have an advantage when it comes to sensor technology.