Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 vs Sony A7 III
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Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 vs Sony A7 III Key Specs
(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
- Revealed January 2014
(Full Review)
- 24MP - Full frame Sensor
- 3" Tilting Screen
- ISO 100 - 51200 (Bump to 204800)
- Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
- 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
- 3840 x 2160 video
- Sony E Mount
- 650g - 127 x 96 x 74mm
- Launched February 2018
- Superseded the Sony A7 II
- Updated by Sony A7 IV
Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 vs Sony A7 III Overview
Below, we will be matching up the Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 vs Sony A7 III, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Pro Mirrorless by manufacturers Samsung and Sony. There exists a large gap among the resolutions of the Galaxy Camera 2 (16MP) and A7 III (24MP) and the Galaxy Camera 2 (1/2.3") and A7 III (Full frame) feature totally different sensor dimensions.
Sora from OpenAI releases its first ever music videoThe Galaxy Camera 2 was launched 5 years before the A7 III which is a fairly serious difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras come with different body type with the Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 being a Compact camera and the Sony A7 III being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.
Before going in to a thorough comparison, below is a quick summary of how the Galaxy Camera 2 matches up against the A7 III in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 vs Sony A7 III Gallery
Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 & Sony Alpha A7 III. The complete galleries are viewable at Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Gallery & Sony A7 III Gallery.
Reasons to pick Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 over the Sony A7 III
Galaxy Camera 2 | A7 III | |||
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Screen dimension | 4.8" | 3" | Bigger screen (+1.8") | |
Screen resolution | 1037k | 922k | Sharper screen (+115k dot) |
Reasons to pick Sony A7 III over the Samsung Galaxy Camera 2
A7 III | Galaxy Camera 2 | |||
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Launched | February 2018 | January 2014 | More modern by 50 months | |
Screen type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting screen |
Common features in the Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 and Sony A7 III
Galaxy Camera 2 | A7 III | |||
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Manual focus | Very precise focusing | |||
Selfie screen | Lack of selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly screen | Quickly navigate |
Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 vs Sony A7 III Physical Comparison
For anyone who is intending to carry around your camera often, you'll need to factor in its weight and size. The Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 has exterior measurements of 133mm x 71mm x 19mm (5.2" x 2.8" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 283 grams (0.62 lbs) while the Sony A7 III has specifications of 127mm x 96mm x 74mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.9") with a weight of 650 grams (1.43 lbs).
Contrast the Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 vs Sony A7 III in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are working with at that time. Underneath is the front view size comparison of the Galaxy Camera 2 against the A7 III.
Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Galaxy Camera 2 and A7 III is 90 and 63 respectively.
Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 vs Sony A7 III Sensor Comparison
Sometimes, it's tough to envision the difference in sensor sizes just by checking out a spec sheet. The picture below might provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the Galaxy Camera 2 and A7 III.
Clearly, each of the cameras have got different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The Galaxy Camera 2 due to its smaller sensor will make getting shallow depth of field harder and the Sony A7 III will produce more detail utilizing its extra 8MP. Higher resolution will let you crop photographs much more aggressively. The more aged Galaxy Camera 2 will be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.
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Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 vs Sony A7 III Specifications
Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 | Sony Alpha A7 III | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Samsung | Sony |
Model type | Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 | Sony Alpha A7 III |
Class | Small Sensor Superzoom | Pro Mirrorless |
Revealed | 2014-01-02 | 2018-02-27 |
Physical type | Compact | SLR-style mirrorless |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | 1.6GHz Quad-Core Exynos | Bionz X |
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | Full frame |
Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 35.8 x 23.8mm |
Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 852.0mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16 megapixels | 24 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 3:2 and 16:9 |
Highest Possible resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 6000 x 4000 |
Maximum native ISO | 3200 | 51200 |
Maximum enhanced ISO | - | 204800 |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW format | ||
Minimum enhanced ISO | - | 50 |
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Touch focus | ||
Continuous AF | ||
Single AF | ||
Tracking AF | ||
AF selectice | ||
AF center weighted | ||
AF multi area | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detection AF | ||
Contract detection AF | ||
Phase detection AF | ||
Total focus points | - | 693 |
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | Sony E |
Lens zoom range | 23-483mm (21.0x) | - |
Highest aperture | f/2.8-5.9 | - |
Macro focusing range | 10cm | - |
Total lenses | - | 121 |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 1 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Tilting |
Screen sizing | 4.8 inch | 3 inch |
Screen resolution | 1,037 thousand dots | 922 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Screen tech | HD Super Clear Touch Display | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | - | 2,359 thousand dots |
Viewfinder coverage | - | 100% |
Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.78x |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 16s | 30s |
Max shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/8000s |
Continuous shutter rate | 5.0 frames per second | 10.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | 3.80 m | no built-in flash |
Flash modes | Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, fill-in, slow sync, flash off, redeye fix | no built-in flash |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 | 3840 x 2160 (30p, 24p) 1920 x 1080 (120p, 60p, 60i, 24p), 1440 x 1080 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p) |
Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | 3840x2160 |
Video file format | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S, H.264 |
Microphone port | ||
Headphone port | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 3.1 Gen 1 (5 GBit/sec) |
GPS | BuiltIn | None |
Physical | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 283g (0.62 lbs) | 650g (1.43 lbs) |
Dimensions | 133 x 71 x 19mm (5.2" x 2.8" x 0.7") | 127 x 96 x 74mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.9") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall rating | not tested | 96 |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | 25.0 |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | 14.7 |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | 3730 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 400 images | 610 images |
Battery type | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | Built-in | NP-FZ100 |
Self timer | Yes (2, 5, or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec; continuous (3 or 5 exposures)) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage type | microSD/microSDHC/microSDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo |
Card slots | 1 | Dual |
Cost at release | $400 | $1,998 |