Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G

The following is a in depth review of the Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras and both are offered by Samsung. The sensor resolution of the Galaxy Camera 2 (16MP) and the Galaxy Camera 3G (16MP) is very close and they feature the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The Galaxy Camera 2 was introduced 17 months after the Galaxy Camera 3G making the cameras a generation away from each other. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving straight into a detailed comparison, below is a concise view of how the Galaxy Camera 2 scores against the Galaxy Camera 3G in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 & Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G. The whole galleries are provided at Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Gallery & Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Gallery.

When you are intending to travel with your camera frequently, you will have to take into account its weight and size. The Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 features external measurements of 133mm x 71mm x 19mm (5.2" x 2.8" x 0.7") having a weight of 283 grams (0.62 lbs) whilst the Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G has specifications of 129mm x 71mm x 19mm (5.1" x 2.8" x 0.7") with a weight of 305 grams (0.67 lbs).

See the Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you have chosen at that time. Below is the front view size comparison of the Galaxy Camera 2 compared to the Galaxy Camera 3G.

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the Galaxy Camera 2 and Galaxy Camera 3G is 90 and 90 respectively.

Usually, its hard to visualise the gap in sensor dimensions purely by looking through specifications. The image here may offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the Galaxy Camera 2 and Galaxy Camera 3G.

Plainly, both cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing and the exact same megapixels and you can expect comparable quality of pictures but you might want to consider the age of the cameras into account. The more modern Galaxy Camera 2 will have a benefit with regard to sensor innovation.