Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G vs Sony A300

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.

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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.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G and Sony Alpha DSLR-A300. The full galleries are available at Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Gallery and Sony A300 Gallery.

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.

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.

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

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.