Olympus E-3 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G

Lets take a deeper look at the Olympus E-3 versus Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G, one being a Advanced DSLR and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Olympus and Samsung. There exists a sizeable gap among the sensor resolutions of the E-3 (10MP) and Galaxy Camera 3G (16MP) and the E-3 (Four Thirds) and Galaxy Camera 3G (1/2.3") feature totally different sensor sizes.

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The E-3 was revealed 5 years prior to the Galaxy Camera 3G and that is a fairly large gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras come with different body type with the Olympus E-3 being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G being a Compact camera.

Before we go through a in depth comparison, below is a concise view of how the E-3 grades versus the Galaxy Camera 3G in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus E-3 and Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G. The full galleries are viewable at Olympus E-3 Gallery and Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Gallery.

For anybody who is planning to carry your camera regularly, you will have to take into account its weight and proportions. The Olympus E-3 provides physical dimensions of 142mm x 116mm x 75mm (5.6" x 4.6" x 3.0") having a weight of 890 grams (1.96 lbs) while the Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G has measurements of 129mm x 71mm x 19mm (5.1" x 2.8" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 305 grams (0.67 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Underneath is the front view physical size comparison of the E-3 and the Galaxy Camera 3G.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the E-3 and Galaxy Camera 3G is 56 and 90 respectively.

Normally, it's hard to envision the gap in sensor sizing merely by researching technical specs. The photograph below will offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the E-3 and Galaxy Camera 3G.

As you have seen, each of these cameras have got different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The E-3 using its larger sensor will make shooting shallower DOF simpler and the Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G will provide you with greater detail because of its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop images much more aggressively. The older E-3 will be behind with regard to sensor tech.