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Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G vs Sony A380

Portability
90
Imaging
39
Features
44
Overall
41
Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G front
 
Sony Alpha DSLR-A380 front
Portability
68
Imaging
53
Features
54
Overall
53

Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G vs Sony A380 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
  • Introduced August 2012
Sony A380
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.7" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • No Video
  • Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
  • 519g - 128 x 97 x 71mm
  • Announced August 2009
  • Succeeded the Sony A350
  • Updated by Sony A390
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Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G vs Sony A380 Overview

Following is a in-depth assessment of the Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G and Sony A380, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR by rivals Samsung and Sony. The sensor resolution of the Galaxy Camera 3G (16MP) and the A380 (14MP) is pretty similar but the Galaxy Camera 3G (1/2.3") and A380 (APS-C) boast totally different sensor measurements.

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The Galaxy Camera 3G was revealed 3 years after the A380 which is quite a serious gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G being a Compact camera and the Sony A380 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before we go right into a in depth comparison, here is a simple summary of how the Galaxy Camera 3G grades versus the A380 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G over the Sony A380

 Galaxy Camera 3G A380 
AnnouncedAugust 2012August 2009More modern by 37 months
Screen size4.8"2.7"Bigger screen (+2.1")
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Sony A380 over the Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G

 A380 Galaxy Camera 3G 
Manual focus Dial accurate focus
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen resolution230k0kSharper screen (+230k dot)

Common features in the Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G and Sony A380

 Galaxy Camera 3G A380 
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen

Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G vs Sony A380 Physical Comparison

If you're looking to carry around your camera regularly, you're going to have to factor its weight and measurements. The Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G has got outside dimensions of 129mm x 71mm x 19mm (5.1" x 2.8" x 0.7") with a weight of 305 grams (0.67 lbs) while the Sony A380 has proportions of 128mm x 97mm x 71mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.8") along with a weight of 519 grams (1.14 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Underneath is a front view physical size comparison of the Galaxy Camera 3G and the A380.

Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G vs Sony A380 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the Galaxy Camera 3G and A380 is 90 and 68 respectively.

Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G vs Sony A380 top view buttons comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G vs Sony A380 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is difficult to see the gap between sensor sizes simply by going over specs. The pic underneath will give you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the Galaxy Camera 3G and A380.

As you can plainly see, both of those cameras come with different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The Galaxy Camera 3G using its tinier sensor will make getting shallower DOF more difficult and the Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G will deliver greater detail because of its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will let you crop pictures a good deal more aggressively. The more recent Galaxy Camera 3G is going to have an edge in sensor innovation.

Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G vs Sony A380 sensor size comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G vs Sony A380 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G vs Sony A380 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Portrait photography factors
Sony A380 Portrait photography factors
30
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
manual focus not available
no manual control
can't use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
71
manual focus
good MP (14 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
includes face detection focus
exports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Street photography features
Sony A380 Street photography features
61
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others (305g)
no moving screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
76
screen tilts
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
exports RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G as a Sports photography camera
Sony A380 as a Sports photography camera
44
long zoom range (23-481mm 20.9 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16MP)
no shutter priority mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
59
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
good MP (14 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
sensor has phase detect auto focus
low frames per second (3.0 frames/s)
low battery power (500 CIPA)
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Travel Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Travel photography details
Sony A380 Travel photography details
72
lighter than others (305g)
MP count decent (16MP)
reasonably wide (23mm)
very long reach (481mm)
fast max aperture (f)
no Timelapse recording
screen is not selfie friendly
53
good MP (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
lack of Time Lapse function
low battery power (500 per charge)
display isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Landscape photography highlights
Sony A380 Landscape photography highlights
47
reasonably wide (23mm)
fast max aperture (f)
big screen (4.8")
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16MP)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
no manual control
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
no Timelapse recording
61
manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
good MP (14 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
exports RAW files
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
low battery power (500 per charge)
lack of Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G as a Vlogging camera
Sony A380 as a Vlogging camera
36
reasonably wide (23mm)
fast max aperture (f)
screen is touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
high video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than others (305 grams)
screen is not selfie friendly
no external microphone socket
9
can't record video
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Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G vs Sony A380 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G and Sony A380
 Samsung Galaxy Camera 3GSony Alpha DSLR-A380
General Information
Brand Samsung Sony
Model Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Sony Alpha DSLR-A380
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Entry-Level DSLR
Introduced 2012-08-29 2009-08-24
Body design Compact Compact SLR
Sensor Information
Powered by 1.4GHz Quad-Core Bionz
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" APS-C
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 23.6 x 15.8mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 372.9mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio - 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution - 4592 x 3056
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens Sony/Minolta Alpha
Lens focal range 23-481mm (20.9x) -
Number of lenses - 143
Focal length multiplier 5.8 1.5
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Tilting
Display size 4.8" 2.7"
Display resolution 0k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display technology 308 ppi, HD Super Clear Touch Display -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Optical (pentamirror)
Viewfinder coverage - 95 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.49x
Features
Lowest shutter speed - 30s
Highest shutter speed - 1/4000s
Continuous shooting speed - 3.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range no built-in flash 10.00 m (at ISO 100)
Flash settings no built-in flash Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear Curtain, Wireless
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Highest flash sync - 1/160s
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 -
Max video resolution 1920x1080 None
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 -
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB none USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS BuiltIn None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 305 grams (0.67 lb) 519 grams (1.14 lb)
Physical 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 All around score not tested 67
DXO Color Depth score not tested 22.6
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 11.8
DXO Low light score not tested 614
Other
Battery life - 500 shots
Battery format - Battery Pack
Battery model - NP-FH50
Self timer - Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage micro SD/micro SDHC/micro SDXC SD/ SDHC, Memory Stick Pro Duo
Storage slots One One
Retail cost $606 $899