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Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G vs Sony A7R III

Portability
90
Imaging
39
Features
44
Overall
41
Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G front
 
Sony Alpha A7R III front
Portability
63
Imaging
78
Features
93
Overall
84

Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G vs Sony A7R III Key Specs

Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 4.8" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 23-481mm (F) lens
  • 305g - 129 x 71 x 19mm
  • Released August 2012
Sony A7R III
(Full Review)
  • 42MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 32000 (Bump to 102400)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 657g - 127 x 96 x 74mm
  • Released October 2017
  • Previous Model is Sony A7R II
  • Refreshed by Sony A7R IV
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Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G vs Sony A7R III Overview

On this page, we will be looking at the Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G vs Sony A7R III, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Pro Mirrorless by competitors Samsung and Sony. There exists a substantial gap between the resolutions of the Galaxy Camera 3G (16MP) and A7R III (42MP) and the Galaxy Camera 3G (1/2.3") and A7R III (Full frame) provide different sensor sizing.

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The Galaxy Camera 3G was revealed 6 years prior to the A7R III which is quite a big difference as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras have different body design with the Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G being a Compact camera and the Sony A7R III being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go into a thorough comparison, here is a quick highlight of how the Galaxy Camera 3G scores versus the A7R III with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G over the Sony A7R III

 Galaxy Camera 3G A7R III 
Screen dimensions4.8"3"Bigger screen (+1.8")

Reasons to pick Sony A7R III over the Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G

 A7R III Galaxy Camera 3G 
ReleasedOctober 2017August 2012Newer by 62 months
Manually focus More precise focus
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen resolution1440k0kClearer screen (+1440k dot)

Common features in the Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G and Sony A7R III

 Galaxy Camera 3G A7R III 
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G vs Sony A7R III Physical Comparison

In case you're looking to travel with your camera frequently, you are going to need to consider its weight and volume. The Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G has external dimensions of 129mm x 71mm x 19mm (5.1" x 2.8" x 0.7") having a weight of 305 grams (0.67 lbs) whilst the Sony A7R III has sizing of 127mm x 96mm x 74mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.9") along with a weight of 657 grams (1.45 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are working with during that time. Here is a front view size comparison of the Galaxy Camera 3G against the A7R III.

Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G vs Sony A7R III size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Galaxy Camera 3G and A7R III is 90 and 63 respectively.

Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G vs Sony A7R III top view buttons comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G vs Sony A7R III Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it can be tough to imagine the difference between sensor dimensions simply by reviewing a spec sheet. The image below might offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the Galaxy Camera 3G and A7R III.

As you can see, each of the cameras have different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The Galaxy Camera 3G having a tinier sensor is going to make achieving shallower depth of field harder and the Sony A7R III will offer you extra detail because of its extra 26 Megapixels. Higher resolution will let you crop photographs a bit more aggressively. The more aged Galaxy Camera 3G is going to be disadvantaged in sensor technology.

Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G vs Sony A7R III sensor size comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G vs Sony A7R III Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G vs Sony A7R III Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G
Portrait photography with Sony A7R III
30
decent MP (16MP)
manual focus not available
no manual control
external flash not possible
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
86
you can focus manually
MP count amazing (42MP)
big sensor size (Full frame)
includes face detection focusing
saves RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Street photography details
Sony A7R III Street photography details
61
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors (305 grams)
no articulating screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
79
tilting screen
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
big sensor size (Full frame)
saves RAW formats
supports focus by touch
weather proof
good high ISO (32,000)
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Sports Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Sports photography advice
Sony A7R III Sports photography advice
44
long zoom range (23-481mm 20.9 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
no shutter priority
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
89
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000s)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
MP count amazing (42 megapixels)
big sensor size (Full frame)
includes tracking autofocus
weather proof
good battery (650 CIPA)
supports phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G as a Travel photography camera
Sony A7R III as a Travel photography camera
72
lighter than competitors (305g)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
pretty wide (23mm)
great reach (481mm)
very good maximum aperture (f)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
screen is not selfie friendly
74
good battery (650 CIPA)
weather proof
connects via bluetooth
supports focus by touch
MP count amazing (42 megapixels)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G as a Landscape photography camera
Sony A7R III as a Landscape photography camera
47
pretty wide (23mm)
very good maximum aperture (f)
big screen (4.8 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16MP)
manual focus not available
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
no manual control
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
doesn't have Timelapse mode
87
you can focus manually
switch lenses (Sony E mount)
good sized screen (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
MP count amazing (42 megapixels)
big sensor size (Full frame)
no anti aliasing filter
good high ISO (32,000)
saves RAW formats
weather proof
good battery (650 per charge)
has dual storage slots
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Vlogging info
Sony A7R III Vlogging info
36
pretty wide (23mm)
very good maximum aperture (f)
touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competitors (305 grams)
screen is not selfie friendly
doesn't have microphone port
37
touchscreen enabled
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
includes face detection focusing
video resolution high (3840 x 2160 resolution)
comes with external mic jack
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
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Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G vs Sony A7R III Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G and Sony A7R III
 Samsung Galaxy Camera 3GSony Alpha A7R III
General Information
Brand Samsung Sony
Model type Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Sony Alpha A7R III
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Pro Mirrorless
Released 2012-08-29 2017-10-25
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 35.9 x 24mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 861.6mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 42 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio - 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution - 7952 x 5304
Maximum native ISO 3200 32000
Maximum boosted ISO - 102400
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW support
Min boosted ISO - 50
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points - 425
Lens
Lens support fixed lens Sony E
Lens zoom range 23-481mm (20.9x) -
Number of lenses - 121
Crop factor 5.8 1
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Tilting
Display diagonal 4.8 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 0k dot 1,440k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display technology 308 ppi, HD Super Clear Touch Display -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 3,686k dot
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.78x
Features
Slowest shutter speed - 30 secs
Maximum shutter speed - 1/8000 secs
Continuous shooting speed - 10.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance no built-in flash no built-in flash
Flash settings no built-in flash Off, Auto, Fill-flash, Slow Sync, Rear Sync, Red-eye reduction, Wireless, Hi-speed sync
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 3840 x 2160 (30p, 25p, 24p), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 24p), 1440 x 1080 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 3840x2160
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S
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
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 305g (0.67 lbs) 657g (1.45 lbs)
Physical 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 All around rating not tested 100
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 26.0
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 14.7
DXO Low light rating not tested 3523
Other
Battery life - 650 images
Type of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID - 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 Two SD/SDHC/SDXC slots (UHS-II support on one)
Storage slots Single Dual
Cost at launch $606 $2,800