Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G vs Sony A7R IV

Lets look a little more closely at the Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G and Sony A7R IV, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Pro Mirrorless by manufacturers Samsung and Sony. There is a noticeable difference between the image resolutions of the Galaxy Camera 3G (16MP) and A7R IV (61MP) and the Galaxy Camera 3G (1/2.3") and A7R IV (Full frame) enjoy different sensor dimensions.

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The Galaxy Camera 3G was launched 7 years prior to the A7R IV which is quite a sizable difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras come with different body type with the Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G being a Compact camera and the Sony A7R IV being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before diving in to a in-depth comparison, below is a simple introduction of how the Galaxy Camera 3G scores vs the A7R IV when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G & Sony Alpha A7R IV. The complete galleries are available at Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Gallery & Sony A7R IV Gallery.

If you're going to carry around your camera frequently, you have to factor in its weight and size. The Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G features physical 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) while the Sony A7R IV has specifications of 129mm x 96mm x 78mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 3.1") having a weight of 665 grams (1.47 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you choose at that moment. Following is the front view overall size comparison of the Galaxy Camera 3G against the A7R IV.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the Galaxy Camera 3G and A7R IV is 90 and 62 respectively.

Usually, it's tough to imagine the contrast between sensor sizes just by reading through specifications. The picture below will help provide you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the Galaxy Camera 3G and A7R IV.

To sum up, each of the cameras posses different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The Galaxy Camera 3G due to its tinier sensor is going to make shooting shallower depth of field trickier and the Sony A7R IV will resolve extra detail utilizing its extra 45MP. Greater resolution can also let you crop photos somewhat more aggressively. The more aged Galaxy Camera 3G is going to be disadvantaged in sensor technology.