Olympus SP-100 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G

In this article, we will be matching up the Olympus SP-100 versus Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by brands Olympus and Samsung. The image resolution of the SP-100 (16MP) and the Galaxy Camera 3G (16MP) is pretty close and they possess the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The SP-100 was introduced 18 months after the Galaxy Camera 3G which makes the cameras a generation away from each other. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the Olympus SP-100 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G being a Compact camera.

Before getting in to a in-depth comparison, below is a simple overview of how the SP-100 grades versus the Galaxy Camera 3G with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus Stylus SP-100 and Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G. The whole galleries are viewable at Olympus SP-100 Gallery and Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Gallery.

For anybody who is aiming to travel with your camera regularly, you will need to factor in its weight and size. The Olympus SP-100 offers external measurements of 122mm x 91mm x 133mm (4.8" x 3.6" x 5.2") accompanied by a weight of 594 grams (1.31 lbs) while the Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G has specifications of 129mm x 71mm x 19mm (5.1" x 2.8" x 0.7") and a weight of 305 grams (0.67 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are working with at that time. Below is the front view over all size comparison of the SP-100 vs the Galaxy Camera 3G.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the SP-100 and Galaxy Camera 3G is 63 and 90 respectively.

Often, it is very difficult to visualize the contrast in sensor dimensions simply by looking through technical specs. The picture underneath will help give you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the SP-100 and Galaxy Camera 3G.

As you can tell, both of the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing and the same exact megapixels so you should expect comparable quality of photos but you will need to factor the production date of the cameras into account. The more recent SP-100 provides an advantage when it comes to sensor technology.