Samsung Galaxy S2 vs. Canon compact camera comparison

The camera of the Samsung Galaxy S2 is that good, that I did a few comparison shots with my Canon compact cameras, a Canon Powershot SX230 and a S95.

left SGS2 - right SX230

It is quite amazing, how close the SGS2 gets to the SX230. In the sky, the smaller dynamic range of the SGS2 becomes visible. And in 100% view, the SX230 shows more detail. But for a phone, this is quite a good picture quality.

left SGS2 - right SX230

Here it gets even better. You have to look very closely to see, which one is from a phone and which one is from a compact camera.

left SGS2 - right S95

Now this scene is very difficult for a compact camera and would be so even for a DSLR, so I took the S95 instead of the SX230. Of course the SGS2's photo lacks a bit of the drama which the S95 could catch quite well. But hey, this is comparing a phone's camera to one of the best compact cameras ever made. And though you probably would not print a poster from the SGS2's shot, it is quite a good picture.

In general, the SGS2 offers a very good camera replacement for all the situations, where you have just your phone with you.

Comparing video quality of SX210is, SX230hs and F550EXR

I am thinking about replacing my Canon Powershot SX210is with either it's successor SX230hs or the Fujifilm Finepix F550EXR. As I don't own a camcorder anymore, one of my cameras has to offer sufficient video quality. Here are my test videos, SX210 first:

This is the same video from the F550

 

And here the video from the SX230

The SX230 is a great camcorder replacement, whereas the F550 is a mixed bag. The F550's video quality is better then any Fujifilm camera's I had before. And I would consider it's pure video quality higher than the SX210's, but it's autofocus is less reliable after zooming. Anyway, the SX230 is the clear winner here.