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Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G vs Sony A900

Portability
90
Imaging
39
Features
44
Overall
41
Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G front
 
Sony Alpha DSLR-A900 front
Portability
54
Imaging
66
Features
62
Overall
64

Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G vs Sony A900 Key Specs

Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G
(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
  • Released August 2012
Sony A900
(Full Review)
  • 25MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • No Video
  • Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
  • 895g - 156 x 117 x 82mm
  • Revealed October 2008
  • Newer Model is Sony A99
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Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G vs Sony A900 Overview

Below is a thorough comparison of the Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G vs Sony A900, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Advanced DSLR by rivals Samsung and Sony. There exists a significant gap among the resolutions of the Galaxy Camera 3G (16MP) and A900 (25MP) and the Galaxy Camera 3G (1/2.3") and A900 (Full frame) boast totally different sensor size.

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The Galaxy Camera 3G was brought out 3 years later than the A900 and that is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras have different body design with the Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G being a Compact camera and the Sony A900 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before going straight to a detailed comparison, here is a simple summary of how the Galaxy Camera 3G scores against the A900 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G over the Sony A900

 Galaxy Camera 3G A900 
RevealedAugust 2012October 2008More recent by 47 months
Display dimensions4.8"3"Larger display (+1.8")
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Sony A900 over the Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G

 A900 Galaxy Camera 3G 
Manually focus Dial accurate focusing
Display resolution922k0kCrisper display (+922k dot)

Common features in the Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G and Sony A900

 Galaxy Camera 3G A900 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen

Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G vs Sony A900 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is looking to lug around your camera regularly, you will have to consider its weight and volume. The Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G has outside measurements of 129mm x 71mm x 19mm (5.1" x 2.8" x 0.7") along with a weight of 305 grams (0.67 lbs) and the Sony A900 has sizing of 156mm x 117mm x 82mm (6.1" x 4.6" x 3.2") and a weight of 895 grams (1.97 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you use during that time. Below is a front view physical size comparison of the Galaxy Camera 3G compared to the A900.

Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G vs Sony A900 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Galaxy Camera 3G and A900 is 90 and 54 respectively.

Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G vs Sony A900 top view buttons comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G vs Sony A900 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is very difficult to visualise the gap in sensor measurements just by going through technical specs. The visual underneath might give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the Galaxy Camera 3G and A900.

As you have seen, the 2 cameras have different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The Galaxy Camera 3G featuring a smaller sensor will make getting shallow DOF harder and the Sony A900 will produce greater detail having its extra 9MP. Greater resolution will let you crop photos a bit more aggressively. The more modern Galaxy Camera 3G is going to have an advantage with regard to sensor technology.

Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G vs Sony A900 sensor size comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G vs Sony A900 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G vs Sony A900 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Portrait photography details
Sony A900 Portrait photography details
30
good resolution (16 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
can't use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
71
manual focus
excellent sensor resolution (25MP)
big sensor size (Full frame)
saves RAW files
no liveview
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Street Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Street photography details
Sony A900 Street photography details
61
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors (305g)
no articulating screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
66
image stabilization (Sensor based)
big sensor size (Full frame)
saves RAW files
weather sealing
screen is fixed
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G
Sports photography with Sony A900
44
incredible zoom range (23-481mm 20.9 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
no shutter priority
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
70
great max shutter speed (1/8,000s)
image stabilization (Sensor based)
excellent sensor resolution (25 megapixels)
big sensor size (Full frame)
weather sealing
sensor has phase detect autofocus
no liveview
painfully slow continuous shooting (5.0 frames per second)
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Travel Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Travel photography information
Sony A900 Travel photography information
72
lighter than competitors (305 grams)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
fairly wide (23mm)
very long zoom (481mm)
good maximum aperture (f)
no Timelapse recording
display isn't selfie friendly
54
weather sealing
excellent sensor resolution (25MP)
missing Timelapse mode
screen isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G
Landscape photography with Sony A900
47
fairly wide (23mm)
good maximum aperture (f)
lovely big screen (4.8 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
no manual control
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
no Timelapse recording
72
manual focus
change lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
screen size is decent (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor based)
excellent sensor resolution (25MP)
big sensor size (Full frame)
saves RAW files
weather sealing
has double storage slots
no liveview
missing Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Vlogging highlights
Sony A900 Vlogging highlights
36
fairly wide (23mm)
good maximum aperture (f)
touchscreen capability
has image stabilization (Optical)
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competitors (305g)
display isn't selfie friendly
no external microphone jack
9
no video shooting
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Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G vs Sony A900 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G and Sony A900
 Samsung Galaxy Camera 3GSony Alpha DSLR-A900
General Information
Company Samsung Sony
Model Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Sony Alpha DSLR-A900
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Advanced DSLR
Released 2012-08-29 2008-10-22
Body design Compact Mid-size SLR
Sensor Information
Powered by 1.4GHz Quad-Core Bionz
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" Full frame
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 35.9 x 24mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 861.6mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 25 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio - 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution - 6048 x 4032
Max native ISO 3200 6400
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens Sony/Minolta Alpha
Lens focal range 23-481mm (20.9x) -
Number of lenses - 143
Crop factor 5.8 1
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 4.8 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 0k dot 922k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen tech 308 ppi, HD Super Clear Touch Display TFT Xtra Fine color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.74x
Features
Slowest shutter speed - 30 seconds
Maximum shutter speed - 1/8000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed - 5.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range no built-in flash no built-in flash
Flash settings no built-in flash Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear Curtain, Fill-in, Wireless
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Maximum flash sync - 1/250 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 -
Max video resolution 1920x1080 None
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 -
Microphone 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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 305 gr (0.67 lb) 895 gr (1.97 lb)
Physical dimensions 129 x 71 x 19mm (5.1" x 2.8" x 0.7") 156 x 117 x 82mm (6.1" x 4.6" x 3.2")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested 79
DXO Color Depth score not tested 23.7
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 12.3
DXO Low light score not tested 1431
Other
Battery life - 880 pictures
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 Compact Flash (Type I or II), Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo, UDMA Mode 5, Supports FAT12 / FAT16 / FAT32
Storage slots 1 2
Launch pricing $606 $2,736