Clicky

Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G vs Sony A300

Portability
90
Imaging
39
Features
44
Overall
41
Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G front
 
Sony Alpha DSLR-A300 front
Portability
64
Imaging
49
Features
45
Overall
47

Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G vs Sony A300 Key Specs

Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 4.8" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 23-481mm (F) lens
  • 305g - 129 x 71 x 19mm
  • Launched August 2012
Sony A300
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.7" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • No Video
  • Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
  • 632g - 131 x 99 x 75mm
  • Released January 2008
  • Successor is Sony A330
Pentax 17 Pre-Orders Outperform Expectations by a Landslide

Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G vs Sony A300 Overview

The following is a detailed assessment of the Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G versus Sony A300, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Entry-Level DSLR by rivals Samsung and Sony. There exists a huge gap between the resolutions of the Galaxy Camera 3G (16MP) and A300 (10MP) and the Galaxy Camera 3G (1/2.3") and A300 (APS-C) posses different sensor sizes.

Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created Images

The Galaxy Camera 3G was unveiled 4 years after the A300 which is quite a significant gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G being a Compact camera and the Sony A300 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before diving straight to a detailed comparison, here is a brief summation of how the Galaxy Camera 3G grades against the A300 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Photobucket discusses licensing 13 billion images with AI firms
	
	

Reasons to pick Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G over the Sony A300

 Galaxy Camera 3G A300 
ReleasedAugust 2012January 2008Newer by 56 months
Display size4.8"2.7"Larger display (+2.1")
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Sony A300 over the Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G

 A300 Galaxy Camera 3G 
Manually focus More precise focus
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display resolution230k0kCrisper display (+230k dot)

Common features in the Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G and Sony A300

 Galaxy Camera 3G A300 
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen

Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G vs Sony A300 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is aiming to travel with your camera frequently, you'll have to think about its weight and dimensions. The Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G comes with physical dimensions of 129mm x 71mm x 19mm (5.1" x 2.8" x 0.7") and a weight of 305 grams (0.67 lbs) whilst the Sony A300 has dimensions of 131mm x 99mm x 75mm (5.2" x 3.9" x 3.0") with a weight of 632 grams (1.39 lbs).

Compare the Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G versus Sony A300 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are employing at that moment. Here is a front view measurement comparison of the Galaxy Camera 3G and the A300.

Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G vs Sony A300 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Galaxy Camera 3G and A300 is 90 and 64 respectively.

Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G vs Sony A300 top view buttons comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G vs Sony A300 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it can be hard to visualize the gap between sensor dimensions simply by going over a spec sheet. The pic here will help give you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the Galaxy Camera 3G and A300.

Clearly, both of these cameras come with different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The Galaxy Camera 3G having a tinier sensor is going to make achieving shallower depth of field more difficult and the Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G will deliver greater detail having an extra 6MP. Greater resolution can also let you crop pics a good deal more aggressively. The more recent Galaxy Camera 3G provides an edge when it comes to sensor tech.

Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G vs Sony A300 sensor size comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G vs Sony A300 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G vs Sony A300 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Apple Innovates by Creating Next-Level Optical Stabilization for iPhone

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Portrait photography factors
Sony A300 Portrait photography factors
30
good megapixels (16MP)
no manual focus
lack of manual exposure
no external flash support
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
59
you can focus manually
decent sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW files
low resolution sensor (10 megapixels)
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next month

Street Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Street photography details
Sony A300 Street photography details
61
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (305g)
fixed screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
74
has a tilting screen
image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW files
Japan-exclusive Leica Leitz Phone 3 features big sensor and new modes

Sports Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Sports photography details
Sony A300 Sports photography details
44
excellent zoom range (23-481mm 20.9 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
lack of shutter priority mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
54
image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
supports phase detect AF
low frames per second (3.0 frames per second)
low resolution sensor (10MP)
President Biden pushes bill mandating TikTok sale or ban

Travel Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Travel photography features
Sony A300 Travel photography features
72
lighter than competition (305g)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
relatively wide (23mm)
very long zoom (481mm)
very good maximum aperture (f)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
45
built-in flash
missing Timelapse function
low resolution sensor (10MP)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
Sora from OpenAI releases its first ever music video

Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G
Landscape photography with Sony A300
47
relatively wide (23mm)
very good maximum aperture (f)
screen larger than average (4.8 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16MP)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
lack of manual exposure
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
doesn't have Timelapse mode
57
you can focus manually
change lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW files
screen is small (2.7 inches)
low resolution sensor (10MP)
missing Timelapse function
Photography Glossary

Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G
Vlogging with Sony A300
36
relatively wide (23mm)
very good maximum aperture (f)
touch screen
image stabilization (Optical)
high video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competition (305g)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
doesn't have microphone port
9
no video
Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD Cards

Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G vs Sony A300 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G and Sony A300
 Samsung Galaxy Camera 3GSony Alpha DSLR-A300
General Information
Make Samsung Sony
Model Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Sony Alpha DSLR-A300
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Entry-Level DSLR
Launched 2012-08-29 2008-01-30
Physical type Compact Compact SLR
Sensor Information
Powered by 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 aliasing filter
Peak resolution - 3872 x 2592
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens Sony/Minolta Alpha
Lens focal range 23-481mm (20.9x) -
Number of lenses - 143
Focal length multiplier 5.8 1.5
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Tilting
Screen diagonal 4.8" 2.7"
Screen resolution 0k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen tech 308 ppi, HD Super Clear Touch Display -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Optical (pentamirror)
Viewfinder coverage - 95 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.49x
Features
Min shutter speed - 30 seconds
Max shutter speed - 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate - 3.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range no built-in flash 12.00 m (at ISO 100)
Flash options no built-in flash Auto, Red-Eye, Slow, Red-Eye Slow, Rear curtain, wireless
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 -
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 None
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 -
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB none USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS BuiltIn None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 305g (0.67 pounds) 632g (1.39 pounds)
Physical dimensions 129 x 71 x 19mm (5.1" x 2.8" x 0.7") 131 x 99 x 75mm (5.2" x 3.9" x 3.0")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested 64
DXO Color Depth score not tested 22.5
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 11.4
DXO Low light score not tested 538
Other
Self timer - Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage micro SD/micro SDHC/micro SDXC Compact Flash
Card slots Single Single
Launch cost $606 $0