Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G vs Samsung SL820

Here is a detailed overview of the Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G vs Samsung SL820, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact and they are both designed by Samsung. There exists a considerable gap between the sensor resolutions of the Galaxy Camera 3G (16MP) and SL820 (12MP) but they come with the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The Galaxy Camera 3G was unveiled 3 years later than the SL820 and that is quite a large difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving straight into a thorough comparison, below is a short overview of how the Galaxy Camera 3G scores vs the SL820 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G & Samsung SL820. The full galleries are available at Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Gallery & Samsung SL820 Gallery.

For anyone who is aiming to carry your camera, you should consider its weight and measurements. The Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G comes with outside measurements of 129mm x 71mm x 19mm (5.1" x 2.8" x 0.7") with a weight of 305 grams (0.67 lbs) whilst the Samsung SL820 has proportions of 95mm x 59mm x 23mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.9") along with a weight of 168 grams (0.37 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are using at that time. Following is the front view dimensions comparison of the Galaxy Camera 3G versus the SL820.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Galaxy Camera 3G and SL820 is 90 and 94 respectively.

More often than not, it can be difficult to imagine the difference between sensor sizing just by looking at specifications. The visual below will offer you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the Galaxy Camera 3G and SL820.

Plainly, both of these cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit different resolution. You can count on the Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G to give greater detail having an extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also let you crop shots a little more aggressively. The more recent Galaxy Camera 3G provides a benefit in sensor technology.