Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G vs Sony A7

The following is a thorough overview of the Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G versus Sony A7, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Pro Mirrorless by brands Samsung and Sony. There exists a sizable gap between the resolutions of the Galaxy Camera 3G (16MP) and A7 (24MP) and the Galaxy Camera 3G (1/2.3") and A7 (Full frame) come with totally different sensor size.

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The Galaxy Camera 3G was released 17 months earlier than the A7 making the cameras a generation away from one another. The two cameras offer different body type with the Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G being a Compact camera and the Sony A7 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before going through a complete comparison, below is a quick summation of how the Galaxy Camera 3G matches up against the A7 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G & Sony Alpha A7. The complete galleries are provided at Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Gallery & Sony A7 Gallery.

If you're looking to travel with your camera, you'll have to factor in its weight and size. The Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G offers external 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 A7 has specifications of 127mm x 94mm x 48mm (5.0" x 3.7" x 1.9") accompanied by a weight of 474 grams (1.04 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Following is the front view over all size comparison of the Galaxy Camera 3G compared to the A7.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Galaxy Camera 3G and A7 is 90 and 78 respectively.

Sometimes, it is very difficult to see the gap between sensor dimensions only by going over technical specs. The picture underneath will help give you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the Galaxy Camera 3G and A7.

As you can tell, both cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The Galaxy Camera 3G featuring a tinier sensor will make achieving bokeh tougher and the Sony A7 will deliver greater detail as a result of its extra 8 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also help you crop images a little more aggressively. The more aged Galaxy Camera 3G is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.