Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G vs Sony A7R

Here is a in-depth comparison of the Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G vs Sony A7R, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Pro Mirrorless by rivals Samsung and Sony. There exists a significant gap between the sensor resolutions of the Galaxy Camera 3G (16MP) and A7R (36MP) and the Galaxy Camera 3G (1/2.3") and A7R (Full frame) enjoy totally different sensor size.

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The Galaxy Camera 3G was announced 17 months earlier than the A7R which makes the cameras a generation apart from one another. Both of the cameras come with different body type with the Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G being a Compact camera and the Sony A7R being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before diving through a comprehensive comparison, below is a brief introduction of how the Galaxy Camera 3G matches up against the A7R when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G and Sony Alpha A7R. The whole galleries are provided at Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Gallery and Sony A7R Gallery.

For anybody who is looking to carry your camera frequently, you will have to take into account its weight and measurements. The Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G has got outer dimensions of 129mm x 71mm x 19mm (5.1" x 2.8" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 305 grams (0.67 lbs) while the Sony A7R has proportions of 127mm x 94mm x 48mm (5.0" x 3.7" x 1.9") having a weight of 465 grams (1.03 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you select at that moment. Underneath is the front view overall size comparison of the Galaxy Camera 3G and the A7R.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Galaxy Camera 3G and A7R is 90 and 78 respectively.

Typically, it is very hard to visualise the difference between sensor sizing only by reviewing specifications. The photograph underneath might offer you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the Galaxy Camera 3G and A7R.

To sum up, the 2 cameras posses different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The Galaxy Camera 3G having a tinier sensor will make achieving shallower depth of field harder and the Sony A7R will deliver more detail with its extra 20 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop photographs somewhat more aggressively. The older Galaxy Camera 3G is going to be disadvantaged in sensor technology.