Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G vs Sony A380

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.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G and Sony Alpha DSLR-A380. The full galleries are provided at Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Gallery and Sony A380 Gallery.

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).

Contrast the Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G and Sony A380 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

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.

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

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.