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Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G vs Sony A390

Portability
90
Imaging
39
Features
44
Overall
41
Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G front
 
Sony Alpha DSLR-A390 front
Portability
66
Imaging
54
Features
54
Overall
54

Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G vs Sony A390 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
  • Revealed August 2012
Sony A390
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.7" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • No Video
  • Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
  • 549g - 128 x 97 x 86mm
  • Announced July 2010
  • Replaced the Sony A380
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Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G vs Sony A390 Overview

Lets take a deeper look at the Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G and Sony A390, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR by companies Samsung and Sony. The image resolution of the Galaxy Camera 3G (16MP) and the A390 (14MP) is pretty comparable but the Galaxy Camera 3G (1/2.3") and A390 (APS-C) use different sensor size.

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The Galaxy Camera 3G was introduced 2 years after the A390 which is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras offer different body type with the Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G being a Compact camera and the Sony A390 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before getting through a detailed comparison, below is a short view of how the Galaxy Camera 3G matches up against the A390 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G over the Sony A390

 Galaxy Camera 3G A390 
AnnouncedAugust 2012July 2010More modern by 26 months
Screen sizing4.8"2.7"Bigger screen (+2.1")
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Sony A390 over the Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G

 A390 Galaxy Camera 3G 
Focus manually More exact focus
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen resolution230k0kCrisper screen (+230k dot)

Common features in the Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G and Sony A390

 Galaxy Camera 3G A390 
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen

Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G vs Sony A390 Physical Comparison

For those who are intending to carry around your camera, you'll have to factor in its weight and measurements. The Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G offers outer measurements of 129mm x 71mm x 19mm (5.1" x 2.8" x 0.7") having a weight of 305 grams (0.67 lbs) whilst the Sony A390 has proportions of 128mm x 97mm x 86mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 3.4") having a weight of 549 grams (1.21 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are employing during that time. Below is the front view measurement comparison of the Galaxy Camera 3G and the A390.

Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G vs Sony A390 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the Galaxy Camera 3G and A390 is 90 and 66 respectively.

Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G vs Sony A390 top view buttons comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G vs Sony A390 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is difficult to picture the difference in sensor sizes simply by checking out a spec sheet. The pic underneath might offer you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the Galaxy Camera 3G and A390.

As you can see, each of the cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The Galaxy Camera 3G having a smaller sensor is going to make getting bokeh more challenging and the Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G will provide extra detail using its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop photographs a little more aggressively. The newer Galaxy Camera 3G should have an advantage with regard to sensor technology.

Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G vs Sony A390 sensor size comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G vs Sony A390 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G vs Sony A390 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Portrait photography details
Sony A390 Portrait photography details
30
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
lack of manual exposure
external flash not possible
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
72
has manual focus
good MP (14MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
features face detect focus
delivers RAW files
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Street Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Street photography advice
Sony A390 Street photography advice
61
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors in class (305 grams)
no articulating screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
76
screen tilts
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Sports photography info
Sony A390 Sports photography info
44
great zoom range (23-481mm 20.9 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
no shutter priority mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
60
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
good MP (14 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
has phase detect auto focus
low fps (3.0 frames/s)
bad battery life (230 shots)
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Travel Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Travel photography information
Sony A390 Travel photography information
72
lighter than competitors in class (305 grams)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
rather wide (23mm)
very long reach (481mm)
very good max aperture (f)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
does not have selfie friendly screen
53
good MP (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
lack of Time Lapse mode
bad battery life (230 per charge)
display isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Landscape photography information
Sony A390 Landscape photography information
47
rather wide (23mm)
very good max aperture (f)
very good size screen (4.8")
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
lack of manual exposure
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
61
has manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
good MP (14MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
screen is small (2.7 inch)
bad battery life (230 per charge)
lack of Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Vlogging factors
Sony A390 Vlogging factors
36
rather wide (23mm)
very good max aperture (f)
touchscreen enabled
has image stabilization (Optical)
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competitors in class (305g)
does not have selfie friendly screen
doesn't have external mic port
9
no video recording
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Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G vs Sony A390 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G and Sony A390
 Samsung Galaxy Camera 3GSony Alpha DSLR-A390
General Information
Make Samsung Sony
Model Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Sony Alpha DSLR-A390
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Entry-Level DSLR
Revealed 2012-08-29 2010-07-28
Physical type Compact Compact SLR
Sensor Information
Processor 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 area 28.1mm² 369.0mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio - 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution - 4592 x 3056
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens Sony/Minolta Alpha
Lens focal range 23-481mm (20.9x) -
Total lenses - 143
Focal length multiplier 5.8 1.5
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Tilting
Display diagonal 4.8" 2.7"
Resolution of display 0k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display technology 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 secs
Fastest shutter speed - 1/4000 secs
Continuous shutter rate - 3.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range no built-in flash 10.00 m (at ISO 100)
Flash modes no built-in flash Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear Curtain, Wireless
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Fastest flash synchronize - 1/160 secs
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 -
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 None
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 -
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB none USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS BuiltIn None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 305g (0.67 pounds) 549g (1.21 pounds)
Dimensions 129 x 71 x 19mm (5.1" x 2.8" x 0.7") 128 x 97 x 86mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 3.4")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested 66
DXO Color Depth score not tested 22.5
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 11.5
DXO Low light score not tested 607
Other
Battery life - 230 images
Style of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model - NP-FH50
Self timer - Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage type micro SD/micro SDHC/micro SDXC SD/ SDHC, Memory Stick Pro Duo
Card slots One One
Cost at release $606 $500