Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G vs Sony A3000

Here is a extended analysis of the Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G versus Sony A3000, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by companies Samsung and Sony. The resolution of the Galaxy Camera 3G (16MP) and the A3000 (20MP) is fairly similar but the Galaxy Camera 3G (1/2.3") and A3000 (APS-C) offer totally different sensor dimensions.

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The Galaxy Camera 3G was launched 12 months earlier than the A3000 and they are both of a similar generation. Both of these cameras feature different body design with the Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G being a Compact camera and the Sony A3000 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before getting straight to a detailed comparison, here is a short overview of how the Galaxy Camera 3G matches up versus the A3000 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G and Sony Alpha A3000. The complete galleries are provided at Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Gallery and Sony A3000 Gallery.

When you are planning to carry your camera regularly, you'll have to consider its weight and proportions. The Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G has exterior measurements of 129mm x 71mm x 19mm (5.1" x 2.8" x 0.7") and a weight of 305 grams (0.67 lbs) whilst the Sony A3000 has measurements of 128mm x 91mm x 85mm (5.0" x 3.6" x 3.3") and a weight of 411 grams (0.91 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are employing at the time. Here is a front view measurements comparison of the Galaxy Camera 3G against the A3000.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the Galaxy Camera 3G and A3000 is 90 and 69 respectively.

Oftentimes, it is hard to visualise the gap between sensor sizing purely by going over specs. The graphic here will provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the Galaxy Camera 3G and A3000.

All in all, each of the cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The Galaxy Camera 3G because of its tinier sensor will make shooting shallower depth of field more challenging and the Sony A3000 will offer you more detail utilizing its extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also let you crop pics way more aggressively. The older Galaxy Camera 3G is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.