Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G vs Sony A7 III
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63 Imaging
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Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G vs Sony A7 III Key Specs
(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
(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
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 GlossaryThe 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.
Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G vs Sony A7 III Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G & Sony Alpha A7 III. The entire galleries are available at Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Gallery & Sony A7 III Gallery.
Reasons to pick Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G over the Sony A7 III
Galaxy Camera 3G | A7 III | |||
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Screen sizing | 4.8" | 3" | Bigger screen (+1.8") |
Reasons to pick Sony A7 III over the Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G
A7 III | Galaxy Camera 3G | |||
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Introduced | February 2018 | August 2012 | Newer by 66 months | |
Manually focus | More accurate focusing | |||
Screen type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting screen | |
Screen resolution | 922k | 0k | Crisper screen (+922k dot) |
Common features in the Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G and Sony A7 III
Galaxy Camera 3G | A7 III | |||
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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.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.
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 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.
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Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G vs Sony A7 III Specifications
Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G | Sony Alpha A7 III | |
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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 |