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Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 vs Sony G3

Portability
90
Imaging
40
Features
60
Overall
48
Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-G3 front
Portability
94
Imaging
33
Features
30
Overall
31

Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 vs Sony G3 Key Specs

Samsung Galaxy Camera 2
(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
  • Released January 2014
Sony G3
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 35-140mm (F3.5-10.0) lens
  • 185g - 97 x 59 x 22mm
  • Revealed January 2009
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Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 vs Sony G3 Overview

Following is a in-depth assessment of the Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 and Sony G3, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Samsung and Sony. There exists a significant gap among the resolutions of the Galaxy Camera 2 (16MP) and G3 (10MP) but both cameras offer the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The Galaxy Camera 2 was introduced 5 years after the G3 which is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before getting straight to a in depth comparison, here is a short summary of how the Galaxy Camera 2 grades against the G3 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 over the Sony G3

 Galaxy Camera 2 G3 
RevealedJanuary 2014January 2009More modern by 61 months
Display dimensions4.8"3.5"Larger display (+1.3")
Display resolution1037k921kSharper display (+116k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony G3 over the Samsung Galaxy Camera 2

 G3 Galaxy Camera 2 

Common features in the Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 and Sony G3

 Galaxy Camera 2 G3 
Focus manually Very precise focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch display Easily navigate

Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 vs Sony G3 Physical Comparison

If you're aiming to carry around your camera often, you're going to have to take into account its weight and volume. The Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 comes with outside 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 G3 has sizing of 97mm x 59mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.9") along with a weight of 185 grams (0.41 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are employing during that time. Following is a front view dimensions comparison of the Galaxy Camera 2 compared to the G3.

Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 vs Sony G3 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Galaxy Camera 2 and G3 is 90 and 94 respectively.

Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 vs Sony G3 top view buttons comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 vs Sony G3 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is difficult to envision the gap in sensor sizes purely by viewing specifications. The pic here will help offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the Galaxy Camera 2 and G3.

Plainly, each of these cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but not the same MP. You should expect to see the Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 to render greater detail using its extra 6MP. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop images more aggressively. The more modern Galaxy Camera 2 is going to have an edge in sensor technology.

Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 vs Sony G3 sensor size comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 vs Sony G3 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 vs Sony G3 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Portrait photography features
Sony G3 Portrait photography features
44
you can focus manually
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
provides face detection focusing
no external flash support
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
26
manual focus
lack of manual mode
can't use external flash
MP count low (10 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Street photography info
Sony G3 Street photography info
65
image stabilization (Optical)
offers touch to focus
lighter than competitors (283g)
fixed screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
56
image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Sports photography factors
Sony G3 Sports photography factors
48
great zoom range (23-483mm 21.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
good battery (400 CIPA)
painfully slow continuous shooting (5.0 frames/s)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
23
image stabilization (Optical)
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,000s)
max frames per second low (2.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
MP count low (10 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Travel photography information
Sony G3 Travel photography information
73
good battery (400 per charge)
lighter than competitors (283g)
has bluetooth
offers touch to focus
decent megapixels (16MP)
built-in flash
really wide (23mm)
great zoom (483mm)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
50
built-in flash
no Timelapse recording
MP count low (10 megapixels)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
wide angle not great (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Landscape photography features
Sony G3 Landscape photography features
52
you can focus manually
really wide (23mm)
very good size screen (4.8 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
good battery (400 CIPA)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
doesn't have Timelapse recording
36
manual focus
bigger than average screen (3.5 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
lack of manual mode
MP count low (10 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
no Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 as a Vlogging camera
Sony G3 as a Vlogging camera
37
really wide (23mm)
touchscreen capability
image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detection focusing
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
includes external microphone port
lighter than competitors (283 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
27
touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not great (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
low quality video (640 x 480 resolution)
no external microphone support
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Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 vs Sony G3 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 and Sony G3
 Samsung Galaxy Camera 2Sony Cyber-shot DSC-G3
General Information
Company Samsung Sony
Model Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-G3
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Released 2014-01-02 2009-01-08
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by 1.6GHz Quad-Core Exynos -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 10 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4608 x 3456 3648 x 2736
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points - 9
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 23-483mm (21.0x) 35-140mm (4.0x)
Largest aperture f/2.8-5.9 f/3.5-10.0
Macro focus range 10cm -
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 4.8 inch 3.5 inch
Display resolution 1,037 thousand dots 921 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display tech HD Super Clear Touch Display -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 16 seconds 1 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 5.0 frames per sec 2.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 3.80 m 4.30 m (Auto ISO)
Flash options Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, fill-in, slow sync, flash off, redeye fix Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 640x480
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
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
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 283 grams (0.62 lbs) 185 grams (0.41 lbs)
Physical dimensions 133 x 71 x 19mm (5.2" x 2.8" x 0.7") 97 x 59 x 22mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 400 shots -
Battery style Battery Pack -
Battery model Built-in -
Self timer Yes (2, 5, or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type microSD/microSDHC/microSDXC Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Retail pricing $400 $200