Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G has a
16.0MP 1/2.3-inch (6.17 x 4.55 mm ) sized BSI-CMOS sensor and features 1.4GHz Quad-Core processor. On the other hand, Canon SX730 HS has a
20.3MP (6.17 x 4.55 mm ) sized BSI-CMOS sensor and features DIGIC 6 processor.
Canon SX730 HS's sensor provides 4.3MP more than Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G's sensor, which gives a significant advantage in real life. You can print your images larger or crop more freely.
On the other hand, please keep in mind that Max sensor resolution is not the only determinant of resolving power. Factors such as the optical elements, low pass filter, pixel size and sensor technology also affects the final resolution of the captured image.
Below you can see the Galaxy Camera 3G and SX730 HS sensor size comparison.
Sensor Size and Resolution Comparison image of Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G and Canon SX730 HS Cameras
Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G and Canon SX730 HS have the same sensor sizes so they will provide same level of control over the depth of field when used with same focal length and aperture.
Sensor size sets the circle of confusion, so it drives how much depth of field each
of these bodies gives you at a given aperture. You can calculate it exactly for the
Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G
or the
Canon SX730 HS ,
including hyperfocal distance.
One thing to watch when comparing these two: they have different sensor sizes
(1/2.3-inch versus ),
so compare them at the same framing rather than the same focal length.
Put the same focal length on the smaller sensor and it will show less depth of
field, not more, because it also crops tighter. The calculator shows the
full frame equivalent focal length for each body so you can match the framing.
