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Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 vs Sony A3000

Portability
90
Imaging
40
Features
60
Overall
48
Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 front
 
Sony Alpha A3000 front
Portability
69
Imaging
63
Features
54
Overall
59

Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 vs Sony A3000 Key Specs

Samsung Galaxy Camera 2
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 4.8" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 23-483mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 283g - 133 x 71 x 19mm
  • Launched January 2014
Sony A3000
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 16000
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 411g - 128 x 91 x 85mm
  • Launched August 2013
  • Renewed by Sony a3500
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Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 vs Sony A3000 Overview

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.

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Reasons to pick Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 over the Sony A3000

 Galaxy Camera 2 A3000 
Display size4.8"3"Larger display (+1.8")
Display resolution1037k230kClearer display (+807k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Sony A3000 over the Samsung Galaxy Camera 2

 A3000 Galaxy Camera 2 

Common features in the Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 and Sony A3000

 Galaxy Camera 2 A3000 
LaunchedJanuary 2014August 2013Similar generation
Manual focus More accurate focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen

Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 vs Sony A3000 Physical Comparison

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.

Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 vs Sony A3000 size comparison

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

Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 vs Sony A3000 top view buttons comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 vs Sony A3000 Sensor Comparison

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.

Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 vs Sony A3000 sensor size comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 vs Sony A3000 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 vs Sony A3000 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Portrait photography advice
Sony A3000 Portrait photography advice
44
has manual focus
decent MP (16MP)
has face detect focus
no external flash support
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW support
77
manual focus
megapixel count decent (20 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
supports face detect focusing
exports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Street photography details
Sony A3000 Street photography details
65
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports touch to focus
lighter than others in class (283g)
no articulating screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW support
57
decent sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
screen is fixed
does not have image stabilization
more heavy than average in class (411g)
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Sports Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Sports photography info
Sony A3000 Sports photography info
48
incredible zoom range (23-483mm 21.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16MP)
better than average battery (400 shots)
max frames per second low (5.0 fps)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
60
megapixel count decent (20MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
supports tracking focus
better than average battery power (470 per charge)
low frames per second (3.0 frames/s)
does not have image stabilization
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 as a Travel photography camera
Sony A3000 as a Travel photography camera
73
better than average battery (400 per charge)
lighter than others in class (283 grams)
supports bluetooth
supports touch to focus
decent MP (16MP)
built-in flash
pretty wide (23mm)
very long zoom (483mm)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f2.8)
60
better than average battery power (470 CIPA)
megapixel count decent (20MP)
has built in flash
no Timelapse recording
more heavy than average in class (411 grams)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Landscape photography info
Sony A3000 Landscape photography info
52
has manual focus
pretty wide (23mm)
bigger than average screen (4.8")
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
better than average battery (400 CIPA)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW support
doesn't have Timelapse recording
70
manual focus
swap lenses (Sony E mount)
screen is a decent size (3")
megapixel count decent (20MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
better than average battery power (470 CIPA)
does not have image stabilization
no Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Vlogging information
Sony A3000 Vlogging information
37
pretty wide (23mm)
touchscreen capability
has image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect focus
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
comes with microphone socket
lighter than others in class (283 grams)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
26
supports face detect focusing
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
no microphone support
more heavy than average in class (411 grams)
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Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 vs Sony A3000 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 and Sony A3000
 Samsung Galaxy Camera 2Sony Alpha A3000
General Information
Company Samsung Sony
Model type Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Sony Alpha A3000
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Entry-Level Mirrorless
Launched 2014-01-02 2013-08-27
Physical type Compact SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor Chip 1.6GHz Quad-Core Exynos BIONZ image
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" APS-C
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 23.5 x 15.6mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 366.6mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 20 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4608 x 3456 5456 x 3632
Highest native ISO 3200 16000
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points - 25
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens Sony E
Lens zoom range 23-483mm (21.0x) -
Maximum aperture f/2.8-5.9 -
Macro focusing range 10cm -
Total lenses - 121
Focal length multiplier 5.8 1.5
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 4.8 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 1,037k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen tech HD Super Clear Touch Display TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.47x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 16s 30s
Highest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/4000s
Continuous shooting rate 5.0fps 3.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 3.80 m 6.00 m (at ISO200 / 4m at ISO100)
Flash settings Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, fill-in, slow sync, flash off, redeye fix Flash off, Auto flash, Fill-flash, Slow Sync., Rear Sync.
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Highest flash synchronize - 1/160s
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 1920 x 1080
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 AVCHD, H.264, MP4
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS BuiltIn None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 283g (0.62 lbs) 411g (0.91 lbs)
Physical dimensions 133 x 71 x 19mm (5.2" x 2.8" x 0.7") 128 x 91 x 85mm (5.0" x 3.6" x 3.3")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested 78
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 23.7
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 12.8
DXO Low light rating not tested 1068
Other
Battery life 400 images 470 images
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID Built-in NP-FW50
Self timer Yes (2, 5, or 10 sec) Yes (2-sec. or 10-sec. delay)
Time lapse recording
Storage type microSD/microSDHC/microSDXC -
Card slots Single Single
Launch pricing $400 $398