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Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G vs Sony A700

Portability
90
Imaging
40
Features
44
Overall
41
Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G front
 
Sony Alpha DSLR-A700 front
Portability
58
Imaging
51
Features
58
Overall
53

Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G vs Sony A700 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
  • Announced August 2012
Sony A700
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • No Video
  • Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
  • 768g - 142 x 105 x 80mm
  • Launched December 2007
  • Previous Model is Konica Minolta 7D
  • Later Model is Sony A77
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Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G vs Sony A700 Overview

Lets look much closer at the Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G and Sony A700, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Advanced DSLR by competitors Samsung and Sony. There exists a significant gap between the sensor resolutions of the Galaxy Camera 3G (16MP) and A700 (12MP) and the Galaxy Camera 3G (1/2.3") and A700 (APS-C) feature different sensor sizes.

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The Galaxy Camera 3G was revealed 4 years after the A700 which is quite a sizable gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G being a Compact camera and the Sony A700 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before diving through a comprehensive comparison, below is a quick overview of how the Galaxy Camera 3G matches up versus the A700 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G over the Sony A700

 Galaxy Camera 3G A700 
LaunchedAugust 2012December 2007Newer by 58 months
Display sizing4.8"3"Larger display (+1.8")
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Sony A700 over the Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G

 A700 Galaxy Camera 3G 
Manual focus Dial accurate focus
Display resolution920k0kClearer display (+920k dot)

Common features in the Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G and Sony A700

 Galaxy Camera 3G A700 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen

Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G vs Sony A700 Physical Comparison

When you are going to travel with your camera often, you are going to need to think about its weight and size. The Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G offers outer measurements of 129mm x 71mm x 19mm (5.1" x 2.8" x 0.7") and a weight of 305 grams (0.67 lbs) and the Sony A700 has specifications of 142mm x 105mm x 80mm (5.6" x 4.1" x 3.1") accompanied by a weight of 768 grams (1.69 lbs).

Compare the Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G and Sony A700 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are utilising at that time. Here is the front view sizing comparison of the Galaxy Camera 3G and the A700.

Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G vs Sony A700 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Galaxy Camera 3G and A700 is 90 and 58 respectively.

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Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G vs Sony A700 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it can be hard to picture the difference between sensor dimensions just by reading through technical specs. The pic here will help offer you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the Galaxy Camera 3G and A700.

As you can tell, both of the cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The Galaxy Camera 3G using its tinier sensor is going to make achieving shallower DOF more difficult and the Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G will resolve extra detail because of its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop images far more aggressively. The fresher Galaxy Camera 3G provides an edge in sensor innovation.

Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G vs Sony A700 sensor size comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G vs Sony A700 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G vs Sony A700 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Portrait photography information
Sony A700 Portrait photography information
30
good resolution (16 megapixels)
manual focus not available
no manual control
no external flash support
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
54
focusing manually
good sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
no liveview
MP count low (12MP)
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Street Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Street photography details
Sony A700 Street photography details
61
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (305 grams)
fixed screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
64
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
good sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
weather proof
no articulating screen
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Sports Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Sports photography info
Sony A700 Sports photography info
45
amazing zoom range (23-481mm 20.9 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
no shutter priority
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
56
high shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
good sensor size (APS-C)
weather proof
sensor has phase detect AF
no liveview
max frames per second very slow (5.0 frames/s)
MP count low (12MP)
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Travel Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Travel photography highlights
Sony A700 Travel photography highlights
72
lighter than competition (305g)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
quite wide (23mm)
great zoom (481mm)
great maximum aperture (f)
doesn't have Timelapse function
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
49
weather proof
built-in flash
missing Time Lapse recording
MP count low (12MP)
display is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G
Landscape photography with Sony A700
47
quite wide (23mm)
great maximum aperture (f)
very good size screen (4.8 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16MP)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
no manual control
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse function
62
focusing manually
interchangeable lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
nice screen size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
good sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
weather proof
has double storage slots
no liveview
MP count low (12 megapixels)
missing Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Vlogging factors
Sony A700 Vlogging factors
37
quite wide (23mm)
great maximum aperture (f)
screen is touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competition (305g)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
doesn't have external microphone support
9
can't shoot video
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Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G vs Sony A700 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G and Sony A700
 Samsung Galaxy Camera 3GSony Alpha DSLR-A700
General Information
Brand Name Samsung Sony
Model type Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Sony Alpha DSLR-A700
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Advanced DSLR
Announced 2012-08-29 2007-12-19
Body design Compact Mid-size SLR
Sensor Information
Chip 1.4GHz Quad-Core -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" APS-C
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 23.5 x 15.6mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 366.6mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio - 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution - 4272 x 2848
Maximum native ISO 3200 6400
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points - 11
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens Sony/Minolta Alpha
Lens zoom range 23-481mm (20.9x) -
Amount of lenses - 143
Crop factor 5.8 1.5
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 4.8" 3"
Display resolution 0k dot 920k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display technology 308 ppi, HD Super Clear Touch Display -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder coverage - 95 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.6x
Features
Lowest shutter speed - 30 secs
Highest shutter speed - 1/8000 secs
Continuous shooting speed - 5.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance no built-in flash 12.00 m
Flash modes no built-in flash Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, rear curtain, Off
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Highest flash sync - 1/250 secs
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 -
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 None
Video data 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 305 gr (0.67 lb) 768 gr (1.69 lb)
Dimensions 129 x 71 x 19mm (5.1" x 2.8" x 0.7") 142 x 105 x 80mm (5.6" x 4.1" x 3.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested 66
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 22.3
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 11.9
DXO Low light rating not tested 581
Other
Battery ID - NP-FM500H
Self timer - Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage media micro SD/micro SDHC/micro SDXC Compact Flash (Type I or II), Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo
Storage slots 1 Two
Retail price $606 $1,000