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Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G vs Sony A350

Portability
90
Imaging
39
Features
44
Overall
41
Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G front
 
Sony Alpha DSLR-A350 front
Portability
62
Imaging
53
Features
47
Overall
50

Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G vs Sony A350 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 A350
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.7" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • No Video
  • Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
  • 674g - 131 x 99 x 75mm
  • Launched June 2008
  • Later Model is Sony A380
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Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G vs Sony A350 Overview

Below is a extended review of the Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G and Sony A350, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Entry-Level DSLR by competitors Samsung and Sony. The sensor resolution of the Galaxy Camera 3G (16MP) and the A350 (14MP) is fairly comparable but the Galaxy Camera 3G (1/2.3") and A350 (APS-C) feature totally different sensor measurements.

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The Galaxy Camera 3G was unveiled 4 years later than the A350 and that is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G being a Compact camera and the Sony A350 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before we go through a thorough comparison, below is a quick summary of how the Galaxy Camera 3G scores against the A350 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G over the Sony A350

 Galaxy Camera 3G A350 
LaunchedAugust 2012June 2008More recent by 52 months
Display sizing4.8"2.7"Larger display (+2.1")
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Sony A350 over the Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G

 A350 Galaxy Camera 3G 
Focus manually Very accurate focus
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display resolution230k0kCrisper display (+230k dot)

Common features in the Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G and Sony A350

 Galaxy Camera 3G A350 
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen

Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G vs Sony A350 Physical Comparison

If you're aiming to lug around your camera frequently, you should consider its weight and dimensions. The Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G has got 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) and the Sony A350 has dimensions of 131mm x 99mm x 75mm (5.2" x 3.9" x 3.0") having a weight of 674 grams (1.49 lbs).

Compare the Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G and Sony A350 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 choose at the time. Underneath is the front view physical size comparison of the Galaxy Camera 3G against the A350.

Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G vs Sony A350 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Galaxy Camera 3G and A350 is 90 and 62 respectively.

Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G vs Sony A350 top view buttons comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G vs Sony A350 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, its difficult to see the contrast in sensor measurements purely by checking out technical specs. The graphic underneath might provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the Galaxy Camera 3G and A350.

As you have seen, each of the cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The Galaxy Camera 3G using its smaller sensor will make achieving shallower DOF tougher and the Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G will provide more detail having an extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop photos far more aggressively. The younger Galaxy Camera 3G will have a benefit in sensor innovation.

Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G vs Sony A350 sensor size comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G vs Sony A350 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G vs Sony A350 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G as a Portrait photography camera
Sony A350 as a Portrait photography camera
30
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
manual exposure not available
no external flash support
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
71
has manual focus
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Street photography info
Sony A350 Street photography info
61
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (305g)
screen does not articulate
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
66
tilting screen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
more heavy than competition (674 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Sports photography features
Sony A350 Sports photography features
44
incredible zoom range (23-481mm 20.9 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
66
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
megapixel count good (14MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
supports phase detect auto focus
slow frames per second (3.0 fps)
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Travel Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Travel photography info
Sony A350 Travel photography info
72
lighter than competition in class (305 grams)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
quite wide (23mm)
great reach (481mm)
great maximum aperture (f)
lack of Timelapse recording
display is not selfie friendly
51
megapixel count good (14MP)
built-in flash
missing Timelapse mode
more heavy than competition (674g)
does not have selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Landscape photography details
Sony A350 Landscape photography details
47
quite wide (23mm)
great maximum aperture (f)
bigger than average screen (4.8 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16MP)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
manual exposure not available
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
lack of Timelapse recording
64
has manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
small screen (2.7 inches)
missing Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G
Vlogging with Sony A350
36
quite wide (23mm)
great maximum aperture (f)
built-in touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competition in class (305g)
display is not selfie friendly
lack of microphone support
9
can't record video
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Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G vs Sony A350 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G and Sony A350
 Samsung Galaxy Camera 3GSony Alpha DSLR-A350
General Information
Make Samsung Sony
Model type Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Sony Alpha DSLR-A350
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Entry-Level DSLR
Launched 2012-08-29 2008-06-06
Body design Compact Compact SLR
Sensor Information
Processor 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 surface area 28.1mm² 372.9mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 14MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio - 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution - 4592 x 3056
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points - 9
Lens
Lens support fixed lens Sony/Minolta Alpha
Lens zoom range 23-481mm (20.9x) -
Available lenses - 143
Crop factor 5.8 1.5
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Tilting
Display size 4.8 inches 2.7 inches
Display resolution 0k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display tech 308 ppi, HD Super Clear Touch Display -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Optical (pentamirror)
Viewfinder coverage - 95 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.49x
Features
Minimum shutter speed - 30 seconds
Fastest shutter speed - 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed - 3.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance no built-in flash 12.00 m (at ISO 100)
Flash settings no built-in flash Auto, Red-Eye, Slow, Red-Eye Slow, Rear curtain, wireless
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 -
Max video resolution 1920x1080 None
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 -
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
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 305 gr (0.67 lb) 674 gr (1.49 lb)
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 rating not tested 65
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 22.6
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 11.5
DXO Low light rating not tested 595
Other
Self timer - Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage micro SD/micro SDHC/micro SDXC Compact Flash (Type I or II), Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo, UDMA Mode 5, Supports FAT12 / FAT16 / FAT32
Storage slots One One
Cost at release $606 $600