Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 vs Sony G3

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.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-G3. The whole galleries are available at Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Gallery and Sony G3 Gallery.

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).

Look at the Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 and Sony G3 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

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.

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

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.