Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G vs Sony A450

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.

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.

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.

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

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.