Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G vs Sony NEX-3

Following is a in depth analysis of the Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G vs Sony NEX-3, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by rivals Samsung and Sony. The image resolution of the Galaxy Camera 3G (16MP) and the NEX-3 (14MP) is fairly close but the Galaxy Camera 3G (1/2.3") and NEX-3 (APS-C) offer totally different sensor measurements.

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The Galaxy Camera 3G was introduced 2 years after the NEX-3 which is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G being a Compact camera and the Sony NEX-3 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before getting straight to a full comparison, here is a short view of how the Galaxy Camera 3G scores vs the NEX-3 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G and Sony Alpha NEX-3. The whole galleries are viewable at Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Gallery and Sony NEX-3 Gallery.

If you are looking to carry around your camera, you'll have to factor its weight and volume. The Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G features external measurements of 129mm x 71mm x 19mm (5.1" x 2.8" x 0.7") and a weight of 305 grams (0.67 lbs) while the Sony NEX-3 has sizing of 117mm x 62mm x 33mm (4.6" x 2.4" x 1.3") with a weight of 297 grams (0.65 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you have during that time. Below is a front view over all size comparison of the Galaxy Camera 3G versus the NEX-3.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Galaxy Camera 3G and NEX-3 is 90 and 89 respectively.

Normally, it's tough to visualise the gap in sensor sizes simply by looking through specs. The pic below should offer you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the Galaxy Camera 3G and NEX-3.

As you can plainly see, each of these cameras come with different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The Galaxy Camera 3G using its smaller sensor will make getting shallow depth of field tougher and the Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G will render more detail using its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will help you crop pics a good deal more aggressively. The fresher Galaxy Camera 3G will have a benefit when it comes to sensor innovation.