Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G vs Sony A580

Following is a thorough overview of the Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G versus Sony A580, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR by companies Samsung and Sony. The image resolution of the Galaxy Camera 3G (16MP) and the A580 (16MP) is relatively close but the Galaxy Camera 3G (1/2.3") and A580 (APS-C) possess totally different sensor measurements.

Photobucket discusses licensing 13 billion images with AI firms

The Galaxy Camera 3G was introduced 16 months after the A580 which makes the cameras a generation away from one another. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G being a Compact camera and the Sony A580 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before delving straight into a in depth comparison, below is a simple synopsis of how the Galaxy Camera 3G scores vs the A580 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G and Sony Alpha DSLR-A580. The whole galleries are provided at Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Gallery and Sony A580 Gallery.

If you are planning to carry around your camera frequently, you are going to need to factor its weight and proportions. The Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G offers exterior dimensions of 129mm x 71mm x 19mm (5.1" x 2.8" x 0.7") having a weight of 305 grams (0.67 lbs) and the Sony A580 has measurements of 137mm x 104mm x 84mm (5.4" x 4.1" x 3.3") and a weight of 599 grams (1.32 lbs).

Analyze the Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G versus Sony A580 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are employing during that time. Underneath is the front view overall size comparison of the Galaxy Camera 3G and the A580.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Galaxy Camera 3G and A580 is 90 and 64 respectively.

Normally, it is very tough to see the difference in sensor sizes simply by looking through technical specs. The picture here might provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the Galaxy Camera 3G and A580.

As you have seen, both the cameras enjoy the same exact megapixel count albeit not the same sensor sizes. The Galaxy Camera 3G comes with the smaller sensor which should make obtaining shallow depth of field trickier. The newer Galaxy Camera 3G is going to have a benefit when it comes to sensor technology.