Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G vs Samsung HZ50W

Below is a extensive comparison of the Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G versus Samsung HZ50W, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras and both of them are created by Samsung. The sensor resolution of the Galaxy Camera 3G (16MP) and the HZ50W (14MP) is relatively comparable and both cameras boast the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The Galaxy Camera 3G was brought out 2 years later than the HZ50W and that is a fairly large difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of these cameras feature different body design with the Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G being a Compact camera and the Samsung HZ50W being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before we go right into a thorough comparison, here is a short view of how the Galaxy Camera 3G matches up versus the HZ50W in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G & Samsung HZ50W. The entire galleries are viewable at Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Gallery & Samsung HZ50W Gallery.

In case you're planning to lug around your camera often, you have to think about its weight and measurements. The Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G offers external measurements of 129mm x 71mm x 19mm (5.1" x 2.8" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 305 grams (0.67 lbs) and the Samsung HZ50W has proportions of 116mm x 83mm x 91mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 3.6") having a weight of 426 grams (0.94 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you choose at that time. Following is a front view size comparison of the Galaxy Camera 3G and the HZ50W.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Galaxy Camera 3G and HZ50W is 90 and 70 respectively.

Normally, it is very difficult to visualize the gap in sensor measurements merely by going through technical specs. The graphic below should provide you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the Galaxy Camera 3G and HZ50W.

As you have seen, both cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit different MP. You can count on the Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G to produce greater detail having its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also help you crop pictures a good deal more aggressively. The more modern Galaxy Camera 3G should have an advantage in sensor technology.