Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 vs Sony A3000

Here, we are analyzing the Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 vs Sony A3000, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by competitors Samsung and Sony. The resolution of the Galaxy Camera 2 (16MP) and the A3000 (20MP) is very similar but the Galaxy Camera 2 (1/2.3") and A3000 (APS-C) posses totally different sensor measurements.

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The Galaxy Camera 2 was revealed 5 months later than the A3000 so they are both of a similar generation. Both of these cameras feature different body design with the Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 being a Compact camera and the Sony A3000 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before getting into a step-by-step comparison, here is a simple summary of how the Galaxy Camera 2 grades vs the A3000 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 and Sony Alpha A3000. The full galleries are viewable at Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Gallery and Sony A3000 Gallery.

For anybody who is looking to lug around your camera, you'll have to take into account its weight and measurements. The Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 enjoys physical measurements of 133mm x 71mm x 19mm (5.2" x 2.8" x 0.7") with a weight of 283 grams (0.62 lbs) while the Sony A3000 has proportions of 128mm x 91mm x 85mm (5.0" x 3.6" x 3.3") and a weight of 411 grams (0.91 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are using at that moment. Here is a front view size comparison of the Galaxy Camera 2 vs the A3000.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Galaxy Camera 2 and A3000 is 90 and 69 respectively.

Typically, its tough to see the contrast between sensor measurements merely by reviewing a spec sheet. The photograph underneath might provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the Galaxy Camera 2 and A3000.

Clearly, each of these cameras come with different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The Galaxy Camera 2 with its tinier sensor will make shooting shallower DOF tougher and the Sony A3000 will offer you greater detail because of its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will help you crop pics a good deal more aggressively.