Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 vs Sony NEX-3
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Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 vs Sony NEX-3 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 4.8" Fixed Display
- 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
(Full Review)
- 14MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Tilting Display
- ISO 200 - 12800
- 1280 x 720 video
- Sony E Mount
- 297g - 117 x 62 x 33mm
- Announced June 2010
- Updated by Sony NEX-C3

Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 vs Sony NEX-3 Overview
Let's look much closer at the Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 and Sony NEX-3, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by rivals Samsung and Sony. The sensor resolution of the Galaxy Camera 2 (16MP) and the NEX-3 (14MP) is very close but the Galaxy Camera 2 (1/2.3") and NEX-3 (APS-C) provide totally different sensor sizes.

The Galaxy Camera 2 was brought out 3 years after the NEX-3 which is a fairly significant gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 being a Compact camera and the Sony NEX-3 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.
Before we go into a full comparison, here is a simple highlight of how the Galaxy Camera 2 grades versus the NEX-3 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 vs Sony NEX-3 Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 and Sony Alpha NEX-3. The entire galleries are viewable at Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Gallery and Sony NEX-3 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 over the Sony NEX-3
Galaxy Camera 2 | NEX-3 | |||
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Announced | January 2014 | ![]() | June 2010 | Newer by 44 months |
Display size | 4.8" | ![]() | 3" | Larger display (+1.8") |
Display resolution | 1037k | ![]() | 920k | Clearer display (+117k dot) |
Touch friendly display | ![]() | Easily navigate |
Reasons to pick Sony NEX-3 over the Samsung Galaxy Camera 2
NEX-3 | Galaxy Camera 2 | |||
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Display type | Tilting | ![]() | Fixed | Tilting display |
Common features in the Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 and Sony NEX-3
Galaxy Camera 2 | NEX-3 | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | Very precise focusing | ||
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither features selfie screen |
Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 vs Sony NEX-3 Physical Comparison
If you are aiming to travel with your camera regularly, you have to factor in its weight and proportions. The Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 enjoys outside measurements of 133mm x 71mm x 19mm (5.2" x 2.8" x 0.7") having a weight of 283 grams (0.62 lbs) while the Sony NEX-3 has measurements of 117mm x 62mm x 33mm (4.6" x 2.4" x 1.3") with a weight of 297 grams (0.65 lbs).
Analyze the Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 and Sony NEX-3 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are employing at that time. Following is a front view measurements comparison of the Galaxy Camera 2 vs the NEX-3.

Using size and weight, the portability score of the Galaxy Camera 2 and NEX-3 is 90 and 89 respectively.

Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 vs Sony NEX-3 Sensor Comparison
Often, its hard to see the contrast in sensor dimensions merely by researching a spec sheet. The pic here will help offer you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the Galaxy Camera 2 and NEX-3.
As you can see, each of the cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The Galaxy Camera 2 because of its smaller sensor will make shooting bokeh trickier and the Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 will provide you with more detail having its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also let you crop photos way more aggressively. The fresher Galaxy Camera 2 is going to have an advantage with regard to sensor technology.

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Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 vs Sony NEX-3 Specifications
Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 | Sony Alpha NEX-3 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Samsung | Sony |
Model | Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 | Sony Alpha NEX-3 |
Type | Small Sensor Superzoom | Entry-Level Mirrorless |
Launched | 2014-01-02 | 2010-06-07 |
Body design | Compact | Rangefinder-style mirrorless |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | 1.6GHz Quad-Core Exynos | Bionz |
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | APS-C |
Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 23.4 x 15.6mm |
Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 365.0mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16 megapixels | 14 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 3:2 and 16:9 |
Highest Possible resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4592 x 3056 |
Maximum native ISO | 3200 | 12800 |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 200 |
RAW pictures | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detect autofocus | ||
Contract detect autofocus | ||
Phase detect autofocus | ||
Number of focus points | - | 25 |
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | Sony E |
Lens focal range | 23-483mm (21.0x) | - |
Max aperture | f/2.8-5.9 | - |
Macro focus distance | 10cm | - |
Number of lenses | - | 121 |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Tilting |
Display sizing | 4.8 inches | 3 inches |
Display resolution | 1,037 thousand dot | 920 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Display technology | HD Super Clear Touch Display | TFT Xtra Fine LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 16 seconds | 30 seconds |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/4000 seconds |
Continuous shutter speed | 5.0 frames per sec | 7.0 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | 3.80 m | 12.00 m |
Flash options | Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, fill-in, slow sync, flash off, redeye fix | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear Curtain, Fill-in |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Fastest flash sync | - | 1/160 seconds |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
Video file format | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4 |
Mic jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | Eye-Fi Connected |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | BuiltIn | None |
Physical | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 283g (0.62 lbs) | 297g (0.65 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 133 x 71 x 19mm (5.2" x 2.8" x 0.7") | 117 x 62 x 33mm (4.6" x 2.4" x 1.3") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall score | not tested | 68 |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | 22.1 |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | 12.0 |
DXO Low light score | not tested | 830 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 400 shots | 330 shots |
Style of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | Built-in | NPFW50 |
Self timer | Yes (2, 5, or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10sec (3 images)) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | microSD/microSDHC/microSDXC | SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo |
Storage slots | One | One |
Price at release | $400 | $0 |