Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G vs Sony A100

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.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G and Sony Alpha DSLR-A100. The whole galleries are viewable at Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Gallery and Sony A100 Gallery.

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.

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

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.