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Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G vs Sony A580

Portability
90
Imaging
40
Features
44
Overall
41
Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G front
 
Sony Alpha DSLR-A580 front
Portability
64
Imaging
57
Features
82
Overall
67

Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G vs Sony A580 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 A580
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800 (Bump to 25600)
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
  • 599g - 137 x 104 x 84mm
  • Released May 2011
  • Old Model is Sony A100
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Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G vs Sony A580 Overview

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.

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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.

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Reasons to pick Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G over the Sony A580

 Galaxy Camera 3G A580 
ReleasedAugust 2012May 2011More modern by 16 months
Screen sizing4.8"3"Bigger screen (+1.8")
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Sony A580 over the Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G

 A580 Galaxy Camera 3G 
Manual focus More accurate focus
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen resolution922k0kCrisper screen (+922k dot)

Common features in the Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G and Sony A580

 Galaxy Camera 3G A580 
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen

Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G vs Sony A580 Physical Comparison

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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G vs Sony A580 size comparison

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

Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G vs Sony A580 top view buttons comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G vs Sony A580 Sensor Comparison

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.

Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G vs Sony A580 sensor size comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G vs Sony A580 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G vs Sony A580 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Portrait photography info
Sony A580 Portrait photography info
30
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
no external flash support
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
74
focusing manually
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
features face detect focusing
exports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Street photography information
Sony A580 Street photography information
61
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (305 grams)
no moving screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
75
screen tilts
image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Sports photography features
Sony A580 Sports photography features
45
incredible zoom range (23-481mm 20.9 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
lack of shutter priority mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
78
image stabilization (Sensor based)
good megapixels (16MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
features tracking focus
better than average battery power (1,050 CIPA)
comes with phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G as a Travel photography camera
Sony A580 as a Travel photography camera
72
lighter than competition (305 grams)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
pretty wide (23mm)
very long zoom (481mm)
great maximum aperture (f)
does not have Time Lapse function
screen isn't selfie friendly
61
better than average battery power (1,050 CIPA)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
missing Timelapse mode
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Landscape photography advice
Sony A580 Landscape photography advice
47
pretty wide (23mm)
great maximum aperture (f)
bigger than average screen (4.8")
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
no manual control
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
does not have Time Lapse function
74
focusing manually
interchangeable lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
good sized screen (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor based)
good megapixels (16MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW files
better than average battery power (1,050 CIPA)
has double storage slots
missing Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Vlogging features
Sony A580 Vlogging features
37
pretty wide (23mm)
great maximum aperture (f)
has touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competition (305 grams)
screen isn't selfie friendly
does not have external mic support
34
image stabilization (Sensor based)
features face detect focusing
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
does have microphone port
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
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Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G vs Sony A580 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G and Sony A580
 Samsung Galaxy Camera 3GSony Alpha DSLR-A580
General Information
Make Samsung Sony
Model Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Sony Alpha DSLR-A580
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Entry-Level DSLR
Revealed 2012-08-29 2011-05-26
Body design Compact Compact SLR
Sensor Information
Processor 1.4GHz Quad-Core Bionz
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" APS-C
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 23.5 x 15.6mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 366.6mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio - 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution - 4912 x 3264
Maximum native ISO 3200 12800
Maximum boosted ISO - 25600
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points - 15
Cross focus points - 3
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens Sony/Minolta Alpha
Lens focal range 23-481mm (20.9x) -
Available lenses - 143
Focal length multiplier 5.8 1.5
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Tilting
Display sizing 4.8 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 0 thousand dot 922 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display tech 308 ppi, HD Super Clear Touch Display -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Optical (pentamirror)
Viewfinder coverage - 95%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.53x
Features
Lowest shutter speed - 30 seconds
Highest shutter speed - 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed - 7.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range no built-in flash 12.00 m
Flash modes no built-in flash Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, High Speed Sync, Rear Curtain, Fill-in, Wireless
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Highest flash sync - 1/160 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 1920 x 1080 (60, 29.97 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30fps), 640 x 424 (29.97 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB none USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS BuiltIn None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 305g (0.67 pounds) 599g (1.32 pounds)
Dimensions 129 x 71 x 19mm (5.1" x 2.8" x 0.7") 137 x 104 x 84mm (5.4" x 4.1" x 3.3")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested 80
DXO Color Depth score not tested 23.8
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 13.3
DXO Low light score not tested 1121
Other
Battery life - 1050 photographs
Battery form - Battery Pack
Battery model - NP-FM500H
Self timer - Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage micro SD/micro SDHC/micro SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots One Two
Cost at launch $606 $848