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Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G vs Sony A100

Portability
90
Imaging
39
Features
44
Overall
41
Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G front
 
Sony Alpha DSLR-A100 front
Portability
64
Imaging
48
Features
38
Overall
44

Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G vs Sony A100 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
  • Revealed August 2012
Sony A100
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • No Video
  • Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
  • 638g - 133 x 95 x 71mm
  • Introduced July 2006
  • Replaced the Konica Minolta 5D
  • Later Model is Sony A550
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Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G vs Sony A100 Overview

The following is a comprehensive overview of the Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G vs Sony A100, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Entry-Level DSLR by competitors Samsung and Sony. There is a significant difference among the sensor resolutions of the Galaxy Camera 3G (16MP) and A100 (10MP) and the Galaxy Camera 3G (1/2.3") and A100 (APS-C) boast different sensor size.

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The Galaxy Camera 3G was introduced 6 years after the A100 which is a fairly sizable 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 A100 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before diving into a comprehensive comparison, here is a simple introduction of how the Galaxy Camera 3G scores versus the A100 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G over the Sony A100

 Galaxy Camera 3G A100 
IntroducedAugust 2012July 2006Newer by 75 months
Display size4.8"2.5"Larger display (+2.3")
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Sony A100 over the Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G

 A100 Galaxy Camera 3G 
Manual focus More exact focus
Display resolution230k0kSharper display (+230k dot)

Common features in the Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G and Sony A100

 Galaxy Camera 3G A100 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen

Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G vs Sony A100 Physical Comparison

If you are looking to travel with your camera, you will have to take into account its weight and proportions. The Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G offers external 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 A100 has measurements of 133mm x 95mm x 71mm (5.2" x 3.7" x 2.8") having a weight of 638 grams (1.41 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you have chosen at that time. Following is a front view scale comparison of the Galaxy Camera 3G against the A100.

Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G vs Sony A100 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the Galaxy Camera 3G and A100 is 90 and 64 respectively.

Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G vs Sony A100 top view buttons comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G vs Sony A100 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is very difficult to imagine the contrast in sensor dimensions merely by checking out specs. The image underneath might give you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the Galaxy Camera 3G and A100.

All in all, both of those cameras come with different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The Galaxy Camera 3G with its smaller sensor is going to make getting shallower DOF more difficult and the Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G will produce extra detail using its extra 6MP. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop photos a good deal more aggressively. The more modern Galaxy Camera 3G provides a benefit when it comes to sensor technology.

Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G vs Sony A100 sensor size comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G vs Sony A100 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G vs Sony A100 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G
Portrait photography with Sony A100
30
good MP (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual mode
can't use external flash
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
52
manual focus
decent sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
does not have liveview
megapixel count low (10MP)
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Street Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Street photography features
Sony A100 Street photography features
61
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (305g)
no articulating screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
64
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
fixed screen
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G
Sports photography with Sony A100
44
excellent zoom range (23-481mm 20.9 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16MP)
no shutter priority
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
49
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
comes with phase detect auto focus
does not have liveview
very slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames per second)
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
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Travel Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Travel photography information
Sony A100 Travel photography information
72
lighter than competition (305 grams)
good MP (16 megapixels)
fairly wide (23mm)
long reach (481mm)
fast max aperture (f)
no Time Lapse mode
display is not selfie friendly
45
built-in flash
no Timelapse mode
megapixel count low (10MP)
display is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G as a Landscape photography camera
Sony A100 as a Landscape photography camera
47
fairly wide (23mm)
fast max aperture (f)
big screen (4.8 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
lack of manual mode
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
no Time Lapse mode
53
manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
screen is small (2.5")
does not have liveview
megapixel count low (10MP)
no Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G
Vlogging with Sony A100
36
fairly wide (23mm)
fast max aperture (f)
has touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competition (305g)
display is not selfie friendly
no external mic socket
9
lack of video recording
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Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G vs Sony A100 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G and Sony A100
 Samsung Galaxy Camera 3GSony Alpha DSLR-A100
General Information
Brand Name Samsung Sony
Model type Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Sony Alpha DSLR-A100
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Entry-Level DSLR
Revealed 2012-08-29 2006-07-31
Body design Compact Compact SLR
Sensor Information
Processor Chip 1.4GHz Quad-Core -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" APS-C
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 23.6 x 15.8mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 372.9mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 10 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio - 3:2
Maximum resolution - 3872 x 2592
Maximum native ISO 3200 1600
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points - 9
Lens
Lens support fixed lens Sony/Minolta Alpha
Lens zoom range 23-481mm (20.9x) -
Total lenses - 143
Crop factor 5.8 1.5
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 4.8 inches 2.5 inches
Display resolution 0 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display tech 308 ppi, HD Super Clear Touch Display -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Optical (pentamirror)
Viewfinder coverage - 95%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.55x
Features
Lowest shutter speed - 30 secs
Highest shutter speed - 1/4000 secs
Continuous shooting speed - 3.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance no built-in flash -
Flash settings no built-in flash Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Off
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Highest flash sync - 1/160 secs
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 -
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 None
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 -
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB none USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS BuiltIn None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 305g (0.67 lb) 638g (1.41 lb)
Physical dimensions 129 x 71 x 19mm (5.1" x 2.8" x 0.7") 133 x 95 x 71mm (5.2" x 3.7" x 2.8")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested 61
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 22.0
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 11.2
DXO Low light rating not tested 476
Other
Battery ID - NP-FM55H
Self timer - Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage media micro SD/micro SDHC/micro SDXC Compact Flash (Type I or II)
Storage slots One One
Retail pricing $606 $1,000