Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G vs Sony A450
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Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G vs Sony A450 Key Specs
(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
(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
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.
Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD CardsThe 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.
Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G vs Sony A450 Gallery
Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G & Sony Alpha DSLR-A450. The complete galleries are available at Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Gallery & Sony A450 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G over the Sony A450
Galaxy Camera 3G | A450 | |||
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Revealed | August 2012 | January 2010 | More recent by 33 months | |
Screen size | 4.8" | 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 | |||
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Focus manually | More accurate focusing | |||
Screen resolution | 230k | 0k | Sharper screen (+230k dot) |
Common features in the Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G and Sony A450
Galaxy Camera 3G | A450 | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | 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).
Analyze the Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G versus Sony A450 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.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.
Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the Galaxy Camera 3G and A450 is 90 and 65 respectively.
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.
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Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G vs Sony A450 Specifications
Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G | Sony Alpha DSLR-A450 | |
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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 |