• 1/2.3 inch 28.1mm2
  • 16.3 megapixels
  • 23.00mm - 483.00mm (35mm eq.)
  • 1/2.3 inch 28.1mm2
  • 20.3 megapixels
  • 25.00mm - 750.00mm (35mm eq.)

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Differences

Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 advantages over Canon SX710 HS

  • Touchscreen
    Touch vs No touch
    Interact with your camera just like your smartphone
  • In-camera panoramas
    Yes vs No
    Stitches multiple shots into a panoramic photo
  • Built-in Bluetooth
    Yes vs No
    Always-on wireless connectivity
  • Built-in GPS
    GPS vs None
    Geotag your photos
  • Longer stills battery life
    More info 400 vs 230 shots
    Capture more photos
  • Thinner
    19 mm vs 34 mm
    Thinner
  • Higher-res screen
    922k vs 307k pixels
    More detail on the screen lets you judge focus and composition
  • Headphone jack
    Yes vs No
    Monitor audio recording while you shoot video
  • Slow-motion videos
    Yes vs No
    Shoot slow-motion videos

Canon SX710 HS advantages over Samsung Galaxy Camera 2

  • Less expensive
    $350 vs $450 (MSRP)
    Save money for lenses or accessories
  • More telephoto lens reach
    750 mm vs 483 mm
    Capture objects farther away
  • More pixels
    20.3 vs 16.3 megapixels
    Higher resolution photos
  • Faster shutter
    1/3200 vs 1/2000 sec
    Shoot wide open in bright light

Similarities

Common Strengths

  • In-Camera Image Stabilization
    Both provide
    Reduces the effects of camera shake at slower shutter speeds
  • Built-in Wi-Fi
    Both provide
    Share your photos wirelessly
  • Internal flash
    Both provide
    Useful in a pinch for fill flash
  • Manual focus
    Both provide
    AF is for the weak. Real photographers focus manually.
  • HDMI out
    Both provide
    Use HDMI output to monitor or review video

Common Weaknesses

  • Focus peaking
    Neither provide
    Your camera will highlight what's in focus
  • Tilt-swivel screen
    Neither provide
    Tilt and swivel the screen for maximum shooting flexibility
  • Eye-level viewfinder
    Neither provide
    You'll be able to frame photos even when the sun is out
  • Tiltable Screen
    Neither provide
    Tilt the screen for shooting flexbility
  • RAW file ability
    Neither provide
    Gives you more flexibility to develop your photos later
  • On-sensor phase detect
    Neither provide
    Usually improves live view and video AF performance
  • Integrated ND filter
    Neither provide
    Shoot in daylight with a large aperture or slow shutter
  • External Mic Jack
    Neither provide
    Improved sound fidelity when shooting video
  • Hot shoe
    Neither provide
    Off-camera flashes open new possibilities
  • Bulb shutter
    Neither provide
    Hold the shutter open manually for long exposures

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The Competition

Compared to Samsung WB850F

Samsung Galaxy Camera 2
Samsung WB850F
  • $698
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • In-camera panoramas
  • Built-in Bluetooth
  • $467
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Slower slow-motion

Compare Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 vs Samsung WB850F

Canon SX710 HS
Samsung WB850F
  • $689
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • More telephoto lens reach
  • HDMI out
  • $467
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Touchscreen
  • Built-in GPS

Compare Canon SX710 HS vs Samsung WB850F

Compared to Samsung Galaxy Camera

Samsung Galaxy Camera 2
Samsung Galaxy Camera
  • $698
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Built-in Bluetooth
  • Headphone jack
  • $520
  • 1/2.3 inch

Compare Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera

Canon SX710 HS
Samsung Galaxy Camera
  • $689
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • More telephoto lens reach
  • $520
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Touchscreen
  • In-camera panoramas

Compare Canon SX710 HS vs Samsung Galaxy Camera

Compared to Panasonic ZS40

Samsung Galaxy Camera 2
Panasonic ZS40
  • $698
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Touchscreen
  • Larger lens aperture
  • $380
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Focus peaking
  • Slower slow-motion

Compare Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 vs Panasonic ZS40

Canon SX710 HS
Panasonic ZS40
  • $689
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Faster shutter
  • $380
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Focus peaking
  • Eye-level viewfinder

Compare Canon SX710 HS vs Panasonic ZS40

Compared to Olympus SH-2

Samsung Galaxy Camera 2
Olympus SH-2
  • $698
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Built-in Bluetooth
  • Built-in GPS
  • $499
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Slower slow-motion
  • RAW file ability

Compare Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 vs Olympus SH-2

Canon SX710 HS
Olympus SH-2
  • $689
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • NFC
  • More telephoto lens reach
  • $499
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Touchscreen
  • In-camera panoramas

Compare Canon SX710 HS vs Olympus SH-2

Compared to Panasonic ZS60

Samsung Galaxy Camera 2
Panasonic ZS60
  • $698
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Larger lens aperture
  • Built-in Bluetooth
  • $448
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Focus peaking
  • Slower slow-motion

Compare Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 vs Panasonic ZS60

Canon SX710 HS
Panasonic ZS60
  • $689
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • NFC
  • $448
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Focus peaking
  • Eye-level viewfinder

Compare Canon SX710 HS vs Panasonic ZS60

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