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Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G vs Sony A450

Portability
90
Imaging
39
Features
44
Overall
41
Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G front
 
Sony Alpha DSLR-A450 front
Portability
65
Imaging
54
Features
52
Overall
53

Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G vs Sony A450 Key Specs

Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 4.8" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 23-481mm (F) lens
  • 305g - 129 x 71 x 19mm
  • Announced August 2012
Sony A450
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 200 - 12800
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • No Video
  • Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
  • 560g - 137 x 104 x 81mm
  • Revealed January 2010
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Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G vs Sony A450 Overview

Here, we will be contrasting the Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G versus Sony A450, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR by manufacturers Samsung and Sony. The resolution of the Galaxy Camera 3G (16MP) and the A450 (14MP) is relatively similar but the Galaxy Camera 3G (1/2.3") and A450 (APS-C) provide totally different sensor size.

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The Galaxy Camera 3G was released 2 years later than the A450 and that is quite a large difference as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras feature different body design with the Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G being a Compact camera and the Sony A450 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before we go straight to a detailed comparison, here is a short summary of how the Galaxy Camera 3G grades versus the A450 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G over the Sony A450

 Galaxy Camera 3G A450 
RevealedAugust 2012January 2010More recent by 33 months
Screen size4.8"2.7"Bigger screen (+2.1")
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Sony A450 over the Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G

 A450 Galaxy Camera 3G 
Focus manually More accurate focusing
Screen resolution230k0kSharper screen (+230k dot)

Common features in the Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G and Sony A450

 Galaxy Camera 3G A450 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen

Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G vs Sony A450 Physical Comparison

In case you're aiming to lug around your camera frequently, you have to think about its weight and dimensions. The Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G provides outer measurements 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 A450 has dimensions of 137mm x 104mm x 81mm (5.4" x 4.1" x 3.2") and a weight of 560 grams (1.23 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you have attached at that time. Underneath is a front view measurement comparison of the Galaxy Camera 3G versus the A450.

Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G vs Sony A450 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the Galaxy Camera 3G and A450 is 90 and 65 respectively.

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Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G vs Sony A450 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, its hard to envision the contrast between sensor measurements simply by going over specifications. The graphic here will offer you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the Galaxy Camera 3G and A450.

To sum up, both of those cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The Galaxy Camera 3G featuring a tinier sensor will make getting shallow DOF tougher and the Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G will offer extra detail as a result of its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also let you crop photographs way more aggressively. The more recent Galaxy Camera 3G is going to have a benefit with regard to sensor technology.

Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G vs Sony A450 sensor size comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G vs Sony A450 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G vs Sony A450 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Portrait photography details
Sony A450 Portrait photography details
30
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
no manual control
external flash not possible
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
72
manual focus
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Street photography information
Sony A450 Street photography information
61
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (305g)
screen does not articulate
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
66
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
screen does not articulate
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Sports Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G as a Sports photography camera
Sony A450 as a Sports photography camera
44
excellent zoom range (23-481mm 20.9 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
77
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
good battery (1,050 per charge)
supports phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Travel photography information
Sony A450 Travel photography information
72
lighter than competition (305 grams)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
reasonably wide (23mm)
long zoom (481mm)
fast maximum aperture (f)
doesn't have Timelapse function
screen isn't selfie friendly
60
good battery (1,050 per charge)
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
does not have Time Lapse recording
screen is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Landscape photography details
Sony A450 Landscape photography details
47
reasonably wide (23mm)
fast maximum aperture (f)
screen larger than average (4.8 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
no manual control
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
doesn't have Timelapse function
66
manual focus
swap lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
good battery (1,050 CIPA)
small screen (2.7 inch)
does not have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G as a Vlogging camera
Sony A450 as a Vlogging camera
36
reasonably wide (23mm)
fast maximum aperture (f)
touch screen
image stabilization (Optical)
great video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competition (305 grams)
screen isn't selfie friendly
doesn't have external microphone socket
9
can't record video
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Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G vs Sony A450 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G and Sony A450
 Samsung Galaxy Camera 3GSony Alpha DSLR-A450
General Information
Brand Samsung Sony
Model type Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Sony Alpha DSLR-A450
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Entry-Level DSLR
Announced 2012-08-29 2010-01-05
Body design Compact Compact SLR
Sensor Information
Powered by 1.4GHz Quad-Core Bionz
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" APS-C
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 23.4 x 15.6mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 365.0mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio - 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution - 4592 x 3056
Maximum native ISO 3200 12800
Lowest native ISO 100 200
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens Sony/Minolta Alpha
Lens zoom range 23-481mm (20.9x) -
Number of lenses - 143
Crop factor 5.8 1.5
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 4.8 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of screen 0 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen technology 308 ppi, HD Super Clear Touch Display TFT Clear Photo Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Optical (pentamirror)
Viewfinder coverage - 95%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.53x
Features
Slowest shutter speed - 30s
Maximum shutter speed - 1/4000s
Continuous shooting speed - 7.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance no built-in flash 12.00 m (at ISO 100)
Flash options no built-in flash Auto, Fill, Rear Sync, Slow Sync, Wireless/ High Speed Sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Maximum 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 -
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 None
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 -
Mic 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 305g (0.67 lbs) 560g (1.23 lbs)
Physical dimensions 129 x 71 x 19mm (5.1" x 2.8" x 0.7") 137 x 104 x 81mm (5.4" x 4.1" x 3.2")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested 66
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 21.8
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 11.8
DXO Low light rating not tested 769
Other
Battery life - 1050 pictures
Style of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID - NP-FM500H
Self timer - Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage micro SD/micro SDHC/micro SDXC SD/ SDHC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots 1 1
Price at launch $606 $1,241