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Samsung Galaxy Ace 2
Samsung Galaxy Ace 2
Canon PowerShot SX280 HS
Canon PowerShot SX280 HS

Huawei Ascend G510
Huawei Ascend G510
 
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Samsung Galaxy Ace 2
Overview - Full review
Huawei Ascend G510
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Canon PowerShot SX280 HS
Overview - Full review
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Overall Scene
Samsung Galaxy Ace 2
Huawei Ascend G510
Canon PowerShot SX280 HS
Score
4/5
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4/5
User Score
4/5 (4)
3/5 (1)
2/5 (1)
Specifications
Specifications
Operating system (OS)
OS version tested
Screen size
Screen resolution
Weight 118 g
Dimensions x x
Camera5 Mpx
Processor -
CPU cores
4G (LTE)
NFC
Battery life: talk-time7 hrs 30 mins
Battery life: standby time624 hrs
Internal memory768 MB
Memory card
SAR level0.52 W/kg
GPU
Specifications
Operating system (OS) Android
OS version tested 4.1 Jelly Bean
Screen size 4.5 inches
Screen resolution 854 x 480
Weight 150 g
Dimensions134 x 67 x 9.9 mm
Camera5 Mpx
ProcessorN.A. - 1.2 GHz
CPU cores2
4G (LTE)no
NFCno
Battery life: talk-time3 hours
Battery life: standby timeN.A.
Internal memory4 GB
Memory cardMicroSD
SAR level0.447 W/kg
GPU N.A.
Specifications
SensorCMOS 12 Mpx, 1/2.3", 42 Mpx/cm
Lens 20x 25 -500 mm f/3.5 -6.8
StabilisationOptical
ViewfinderN.A.
Screen7.5 nm, not TN, 461000 dots, 4:3,Not touch-sensitive
Sensitivity (ISO range)100 - 3200 ISO
Video mode1920 x 1080 pixels,24 fps, Stereo
Internal memoryN.A.
External memory
Connections
Power sourceN.A. N.A. / NA
Waterproofno, N.A.
Shock resistantno, N.A.
Dimensions/Weight63 x 106 x 33 mm / 233 g
Conclusion
The Samsung Galaxy Ace 2 may not be a surprising or innovative phone but it does its job well. In fact, it's one of the best entry-level smartphones out there. Samsung has taken good ideas from its various product ranges to build an improved budget smartphone (apart from the camera) that takes the original Ace forwards. This updated model will no doubt please users looking for an inexpensive smartphone with good performances and a great battery life.
The Canon PowerShot SX280 HS is a successful update of the SX260 HS, bringing Wi-Fi connectivity and the DIGIC 6 image processor for boosted responsiveness and improved picture quality. All in all, this is a very good superzoom compact. Still, competitors are already moving ahead, sometimes with better technology and a wider range of options.
Pros

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A worthy successor for the Galaxy Ace

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TouchWiz interface is more responsive than the previous version

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Good screen

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Good battery life

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Good build quality, nice design

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Full HD video at 60 fps (progressive scan) with good picture quality and management of light

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Good picture quality in photo mode (quality progresses consistently, images are subtle rather than harsh)

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Good general responsiveness

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Flash only pops up when needed

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New DIGIC 6 image processor

Cons

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Camera hasn't been updated

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Design copied straight from the Galaxy S3

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Some may not like the electronic pop-up flash mechanism

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Battery life is a little tight (210 photos with GPS off)

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Screen is a little outdated compared with some competitors (resolution could be higher, no touch-controls)

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Limited Wi-Fi functionality