Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G vs Sony A9

Following is a extensive overview of the Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G vs Sony A9, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Pro Mirrorless by rivals Samsung and Sony. There is a huge difference among the resolutions of the Galaxy Camera 3G (16MP) and A9 (24MP) and the Galaxy Camera 3G (1/2.3") and A9 (Full frame) boast different sensor measurements.

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The Galaxy Camera 3G was brought out 5 years earlier than the A9 which is a fairly significant gap as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras feature different body design with the Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G being a Compact camera and the Sony A9 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before diving into a step-by-step comparison, here is a concise highlight of how the Galaxy Camera 3G grades against the A9 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G and Sony Alpha A9. The entire galleries are viewable at Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Gallery and Sony A9 Gallery.

If you are intending to carry around your camera, you will want to consider its weight and measurements. The Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G enjoys outer measurements of 129mm x 71mm x 19mm (5.1" x 2.8" x 0.7") along with a weight of 305 grams (0.67 lbs) and the Sony A9 has proportions of 127mm x 96mm x 63mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.5") with a weight of 673 grams (1.48 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are using during that time. The following is a front view proportions comparison of the Galaxy Camera 3G versus the A9.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the Galaxy Camera 3G and A9 is 90 and 65 respectively.

Often, it is very difficult to imagine the difference in sensor sizes only by going through specifications. The image here might offer you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the Galaxy Camera 3G and A9.

Plainly, each of the cameras come with different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The Galaxy Camera 3G because of its smaller sensor is going to make getting shallower depth of field more challenging and the Sony A9 will show more detail having its extra 8MP. Higher resolution will enable you to crop shots a good deal more aggressively. The more aged Galaxy Camera 3G will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.