Canon SX710 HS vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G
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![Canon PowerShot SX710 HS front Canon PowerShot SX710 HS front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/Canon-PowerShot-SX710-HS/Canon-SX710-HS-front.jpg)
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Canon SX710 HS vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-750mm (F3.2-6.9) lens
- 269g - 113 x 66 x 35mm
- Revealed January 2015
- Succeeded the Canon SX700 HS
- Later Model is Canon SX720 HS
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 4.8" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 23-481mm (F) lens
- 305g - 129 x 71 x 19mm
- Launched August 2012
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Canon SX710 HS vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Overview
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.
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Canon SX710 HS vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Gallery
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.
Reasons to pick Canon SX710 HS over the Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G
SX710 HS | Galaxy Camera 3G | |||
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Launched | January 2015 | ![]() | August 2012 | More modern by 29 months |
Focus manually | ![]() | More precise focus | ||
Screen resolution | 922k | ![]() | 0k | Sharper screen (+922k dot) |
Reasons to pick Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G over the Canon SX710 HS
Galaxy Camera 3G | SX710 HS | |||
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Screen dimension | 4.8" | ![]() | 3" | Bigger screen (+1.8") |
Touch friendly screen | ![]() | Quickly navigate |
Common features in the Canon SX710 HS and Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G
SX710 HS | Galaxy Camera 3G | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither comes with selfie screen |
Canon SX710 HS vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Physical Comparison
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.![Camera Size Comparison with Lenses Camera Size Comparison with Lenses](https://pxlmag.com/db/assets/camera-size-comparison-animation.gif)
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.
![Canon SX710 HS vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G size comparison Canon SX710 HS vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Canon-PowerShot-SX710-HS-vs-Samsung-Galaxy-Camera-3G-size-comparison.jpg)
Using size and weight, the portability rating of the SX710 HS and Galaxy Camera 3G is 89 and 90 respectively.
![Canon SX710 HS vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G top view buttons comparison Canon SX710 HS vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G top view buttons comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Canon-PowerShot-SX710-HS-vs-Samsung-Galaxy-Camera-3G-top-view-buttons-comparison.jpg)
Canon SX710 HS vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Sensor Comparison
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.
![Canon SX710 HS vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G sensor size comparison Canon SX710 HS vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G sensor size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/sensor-compare/Canon-PowerShot-SX710-HS-vs-Samsung-Galaxy-Camera-3G-sensor-size-comparison.png)
Canon SX710 HS vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Screen and ViewFinder
![Canon SX710 HS vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Screen and Viewfinder comparison Canon SX710 HS vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Screen and Viewfinder comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Canon-PowerShot-SX710-HS-vs-Samsung-Galaxy-Camera-3G-screen-back-comparison.jpg)
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Photography Type Scores
Portrait Comparison
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Street Comparison
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Sports Comparison
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Travel Comparison
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Landscape Comparison
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Vlogging Comparison
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Canon SX710 HS vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Specifications
Canon PowerShot SX710 HS | Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Canon | Samsung |
Model type | Canon PowerShot SX710 HS | Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G |
Category | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Revealed | 2015-01-06 | 2012-08-29 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor 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 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 | - |
Max resolution | 5184 x 3888 | - |
Max native ISO | 3200 | 3200 |
Min native ISO | 80 | 100 |
RAW format | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Continuous AF | ||
Single AF | ||
AF tracking | ||
AF selectice | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
AF multi area | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detect focusing | ||
Contract detect focusing | ||
Phase detect focusing | ||
Total focus points | 9 | - |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 25-750mm (30.0x) | 23-481mm (20.9x) |
Maximal aperture | f/3.2-6.9 | - |
Macro focusing distance | 1cm | - |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Type of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display sizing | 3" | 4.8" |
Display resolution | 922 thousand dots | 0 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Display technology | - | 308 ppi, HD Super Clear Touch Display |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 15s | - |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/3200s | - |
Continuous shutter rate | 6.0 frames per sec | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | 3.50 m | no built-in flash |
Flash modes | Auto, on, off, slow synchro | no built-in flash |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (60p, 30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 1920 x 1080 |
Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
Video file 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 | 269 grams (0.59 lb) | 305 grams (0.67 lb) |
Dimensions | 113 x 66 x 35mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.4") | 129 x 71 x 19mm (5.1" x 2.8" x 0.7") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall 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 | 230 images | - |
Battery style | Battery Pack | - |
Battery ID | NB-6LH | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom) | - |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC card | micro SD/micro SDHC/micro SDXC |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Retail cost | $349 | $606 |