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Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G vs Sony A330

Portability
90
Imaging
40
Features
44
Overall
41
Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G front
 
Sony Alpha DSLR-A330 front
Portability
67
Imaging
50
Features
50
Overall
50

Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G vs Sony A330 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
  • Launched August 2012
Sony A330
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.7" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • No Video
  • Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
  • 529g - 128 x 97 x 71mm
  • Revealed May 2009
  • Previous Model is Sony A300
Photography Glossary

Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G vs Sony A330 Overview

Let's examine more in depth at the Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G vs Sony A330, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Entry-Level DSLR by manufacturers Samsung and Sony. There exists a considerable gap among the sensor resolutions of the Galaxy Camera 3G (16MP) and A330 (10MP) and the Galaxy Camera 3G (1/2.3") and A330 (APS-C) enjoy totally different sensor sizes.

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The Galaxy Camera 3G was brought out 3 years after the A330 which is a fairly large difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras come with different body type with the Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G being a Compact camera and the Sony A330 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before we go straight into a complete comparison, below is a brief synopsis of how the Galaxy Camera 3G matches up vs the A330 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G over the Sony A330

 Galaxy Camera 3G A330 
RevealedAugust 2012May 2009Newer by 40 months
Display dimension4.8"2.7"Larger display (+2.1")
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Sony A330 over the Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G

 A330 Galaxy Camera 3G 
Manually focus Dial precise focusing
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display resolution230k0kCrisper display (+230k dot)

Common features in the Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G and Sony A330

 Galaxy Camera 3G A330 
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen

Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G vs Sony A330 Physical Comparison

For those who are planning to travel with your camera frequently, you will want to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G comes with external dimensions of 129mm x 71mm x 19mm (5.1" x 2.8" x 0.7") and a weight of 305 grams (0.67 lbs) while the Sony A330 has dimensions of 128mm x 97mm x 71mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.8") having a weight of 529 grams (1.17 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are utilizing during that time. The following is the front view physical size comparison of the Galaxy Camera 3G compared to the A330.

Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G vs Sony A330 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Galaxy Camera 3G and A330 is 90 and 67 respectively.

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Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G vs Sony A330 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it can be tough to envision the difference in sensor dimensions only by looking through specifications. The pic below will help provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the Galaxy Camera 3G and A330.

To sum up, both the cameras have got different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The Galaxy Camera 3G due to its smaller sensor will make getting shallow DOF more challenging and the Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G will render more detail having its extra 6MP. Greater resolution will let you crop photos much more aggressively. The newer Galaxy Camera 3G is going to have an edge with regard to sensor innovation.

Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G vs Sony A330 sensor size comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G vs Sony A330 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G vs Sony A330 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G
Portrait photography with Sony A330
30
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
no manual control
external flash not possible
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
62
manual focus
sensor size is good (APS-C)
comes with face detection autofocus
delivers RAW formats
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
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Street Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Street photography features
Sony A330 Street photography features
61
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average in class (305 grams)
no articulating screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
75
screen tilts up and down
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
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Sports Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Sports photography information
Sony A330 Sports photography information
45
amazing zoom range (23-481mm 20.9 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16MP)
lack of shutter priority mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
50
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
supports phase detect autofocus
max frames per second low (3.0 frames/s)
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
terrible battery life (230 per charge)
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Travel Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Travel photography advice
Sony A330 Travel photography advice
72
lighter than average in class (305g)
MP count decent (16MP)
rather wide (23mm)
very long reach (481mm)
good maximum aperture (f)
lack of Timelapse recording
does not have selfie friendly screen
44
built-in flash
missing Time Lapse mode
terrible battery life (230 per charge)
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Landscape photography highlights
Sony A330 Landscape photography highlights
47
rather wide (23mm)
good maximum aperture (f)
very good size screen (4.8 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
no manual control
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
lack of Timelapse recording
54
manual focus
switch lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
tiny screen (2.7")
megapixel count low (10MP)
terrible battery life (230 shots)
missing Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Vlogging features
Sony A330 Vlogging features
37
rather wide (23mm)
good maximum aperture (f)
built-in touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than average in class (305g)
does not have selfie friendly screen
lack of external microphone jack
9
can't record video
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Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G vs Sony A330 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G and Sony A330
 Samsung Galaxy Camera 3GSony Alpha DSLR-A330
General Information
Manufacturer Samsung Sony
Model type Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Sony Alpha DSLR-A330
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Entry-Level DSLR
Launched 2012-08-29 2009-05-18
Physical type Compact Compact SLR
Sensor Information
Chip 1.4GHz Quad-Core Bionz
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" APS-C
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 23.5 x 15.7mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 369.0mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 10MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio - 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution - 3872 x 2592
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens Sony/Minolta Alpha
Lens zoom range 23-481mm (20.9x) -
Amount of lenses - 143
Focal length multiplier 5.8 1.5
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Tilting
Display sizing 4.8 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of display 0 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display technology 308 ppi, HD Super Clear Touch Display -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Optical (pentamirror)
Viewfinder coverage - 95%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.49x
Features
Minimum shutter speed - 30 secs
Fastest shutter speed - 1/4000 secs
Continuous shutter rate - 3.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance no built-in flash 10.00 m
Flash options no built-in flash Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear Curtain, Wireless
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Fastest flash synchronize - 1/160 secs
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 -
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 None
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 -
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB none USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS BuiltIn None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 305 grams (0.67 lb) 529 grams (1.17 lb)
Dimensions 129 x 71 x 19mm (5.1" x 2.8" x 0.7") 128 x 97 x 71mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.8")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested 64
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 22.4
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 11.5
DXO Low light rating not tested 535
Other
Battery life - 230 shots
Style of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID - NP-FH50
Self timer - Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage micro SD/micro SDHC/micro SDXC SD/ SDHC, Memory Stick Pro Duo
Card slots Single Single
Cost at release $606 $545