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Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G vs Sony A7 III

Portability
90
Imaging
39
Features
44
Overall
41
Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G front
 
Sony Alpha A7 III front
Portability
63
Imaging
74
Features
92
Overall
81

Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G vs Sony A7 III Key Specs

Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 4.8" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 23-481mm (F) lens
  • 305g - 129 x 71 x 19mm
  • Announced August 2012
Sony A7 III
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 51200 (Raise to 204800)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 650g - 127 x 96 x 74mm
  • Introduced February 2018
  • Previous Model is Sony A7 II
  • Newer Model is Sony A7 IV
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Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G vs Sony A7 III Overview

The following is a comprehensive overview of the Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G versus Sony A7 III, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Pro Mirrorless by brands Samsung and Sony. There exists a noticeable gap between the image resolutions of the Galaxy Camera 3G (16MP) and A7 III (24MP) and the Galaxy Camera 3G (1/2.3") and A7 III (Full frame) possess different sensor sizes.

Photography Glossary

The Galaxy Camera 3G was manufactured 6 years earlier than the A7 III which is quite a sizable difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G being a Compact camera and the Sony A7 III being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving in to a detailed comparison, below is a quick introduction of how the Galaxy Camera 3G scores vs the A7 III with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G over the Sony A7 III

 Galaxy Camera 3G A7 III 
Screen sizing4.8"3"Bigger screen (+1.8")

Reasons to pick Sony A7 III over the Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G

 A7 III Galaxy Camera 3G 
IntroducedFebruary 2018August 2012Newer by 66 months
Manually focus More accurate focusing
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen resolution922k0kCrisper screen (+922k dot)

Common features in the Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G and Sony A7 III

 Galaxy Camera 3G A7 III 
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G vs Sony A7 III Physical Comparison

If you are intending to travel with your camera regularly, you're going to have to factor its weight and dimensions. The Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G has got outside 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) whilst the Sony A7 III has dimensions of 127mm x 96mm x 74mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.9") with a weight of 650 grams (1.43 lbs).

Take a look at the Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G versus Sony A7 III in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you have attached at that time. Below is the front view over all size comparison of the Galaxy Camera 3G against the A7 III.

Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G vs Sony A7 III size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Galaxy Camera 3G and A7 III is 90 and 63 respectively.

Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G vs Sony A7 III top view buttons comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G vs Sony A7 III Sensor Comparison

Normally, its tough to picture the gap between sensor dimensions purely by reviewing specifications. The picture below should offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the Galaxy Camera 3G and A7 III.

Plainly, the two cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The Galaxy Camera 3G featuring a tinier sensor is going to make getting shallow depth of field more challenging and the Sony A7 III will offer greater detail due to its extra 8MP. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop pictures far more aggressively. The more aged Galaxy Camera 3G is going to be behind with regard to sensor innovation.

Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G vs Sony A7 III sensor size comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G vs Sony A7 III Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G vs Sony A7 III Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Portrait photography factors
Sony A7 III Portrait photography factors
30
MP count good (16MP)
no manual focus
manual exposure not possible
external flash not possible
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
84
manual focus
MP count decent (24MP)
large sensor size (Full frame)
supports face detection autofocus
delivers RAW files
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Street Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Street photography info
Sony A7 III Street photography info
61
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (305g)
screen is fixed
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
78
screen tilts
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
large sensor size (Full frame)
delivers RAW files
offers focus via touch
environment proof
good high ISO (51,200)
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Sports Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Sports photography info
Sony A7 III Sports photography info
44
excellent zoom range (23-481mm 20.9 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16MP)
lack of shutter priority mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
87
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000 seconds)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
MP count decent (24MP)
large sensor size (Full frame)
supports tracking autofocus
environment proof
good battery life (610 CIPA)
sensor has phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Travel photography details
Sony A7 III Travel photography details
72
lighter than competition (305g)
MP count good (16MP)
fairly wide (23mm)
very long reach (481mm)
great max aperture (f)
no Timelapse function
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
73
good battery life (610 per charge)
environment proof
connects via bluetooth
offers focus via touch
MP count decent (24MP)
does not have selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Landscape photography factors
Sony A7 III Landscape photography factors
47
fairly wide (23mm)
great max aperture (f)
big screen (4.8 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
manual exposure not possible
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
no Timelapse function
85
manual focus
change lenses (Sony E mount)
screen size is good (3")
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
MP count decent (24MP)
large sensor size (Full frame)
good high ISO (51,200)
delivers RAW files
environment proof
good battery life (610 shots)
has dual storage slots
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G as a Vlogging camera
Sony A7 III as a Vlogging camera
36
fairly wide (23mm)
great max aperture (f)
touch screen
has image stabilization (Optical)
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competition (305 grams)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
no external microphone support
36
has touchscreen
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
supports face detection autofocus
high res video (3840 x 2160 resolution)
includes external mic jack
does not have selfie friendly screen
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Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G vs Sony A7 III Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G and Sony A7 III
 Samsung Galaxy Camera 3GSony Alpha A7 III
General Information
Brand Samsung Sony
Model Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Sony Alpha A7 III
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Pro Mirrorless
Announced 2012-08-29 2018-02-27
Body design Compact SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Powered by 1.4GHz Quad-Core Bionz X
Sensor type BSI-CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" Full frame
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 35.8 x 23.8mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 852.0mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 24 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio - 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution - 6000 x 4000
Max native ISO 3200 51200
Max enhanced ISO - 204800
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW pictures
Lowest enhanced ISO - 50
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points - 693
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens Sony E
Lens focal range 23-481mm (20.9x) -
Number of lenses - 121
Focal length multiplier 5.8 1
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Tilting
Screen size 4.8 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 0k dot 922k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen technology 308 ppi, HD Super Clear Touch Display -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 2,359k dot
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.78x
Features
Minimum shutter speed - 30 secs
Fastest shutter speed - 1/8000 secs
Continuous shutter speed - 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range no built-in flash no built-in flash
Flash modes no built-in flash no built-in flash
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 3840 x 2160 (30p, 24p) 1920 x 1080 (120p, 60p, 60i, 24p), 1440 x 1080 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 3840x2160
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S, H.264
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB none USB 3.1 Gen 1 (5 GBit/sec)
GPS BuiltIn None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 305g (0.67 lbs) 650g (1.43 lbs)
Dimensions 129 x 71 x 19mm (5.1" x 2.8" x 0.7") 127 x 96 x 74mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested 96
DXO Color Depth score not tested 25.0
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 14.7
DXO Low light score not tested 3730
Other
Battery life - 610 pictures
Battery format - Battery Pack
Battery model - NP-FZ100
Self timer - Yes (2 or 10 sec; continuous (3 or 5 exposures))
Time lapse feature
Type of storage micro SD/micro SDHC/micro SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots Single Two
Launch price $606 $1,998