Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G vs Sony NEX-5N

The following is a comprehensive overview of the Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G and Sony NEX-5N, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by companies Samsung and Sony. The resolution of the Galaxy Camera 3G (16MP) and the NEX-5N (16MP) is fairly well matched but the Galaxy Camera 3G (1/2.3") and NEX-5N (APS-C) possess different sensor size.

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The Galaxy Camera 3G was brought out 12 months after the NEX-5N and they are of a similar generation. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G being a Compact camera and the Sony NEX-5N being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before going through a more detailed comparison, below is a brief synopsis of how the Galaxy Camera 3G matches up versus the NEX-5N in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G and Sony Alpha NEX-5N. The entire galleries are available at Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Gallery and Sony NEX-5N Gallery.

If you are aiming to travel with your camera, you need to take into account its weight and proportions. The Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G provides outside dimensions of 129mm x 71mm x 19mm (5.1" x 2.8" x 0.7") with a weight of 305 grams (0.67 lbs) and the Sony NEX-5N has measurements of 111mm x 59mm x 38mm (4.4" x 2.3" x 1.5") with a weight of 269 grams (0.59 lbs).

Check the Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G and Sony NEX-5N in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Below is the front view proportions comparison of the Galaxy Camera 3G and the NEX-5N.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Galaxy Camera 3G and NEX-5N is 90 and 89 respectively.

Quite often, it's difficult to picture the contrast between sensor dimensions merely by reading through technical specs. The pic below should offer you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the Galaxy Camera 3G and NEX-5N.

As you can tell, both of these cameras enjoy the same exact megapixels but different sensor dimensions. The Galaxy Camera 3G comes with the tinier sensor which is going to make achieving shallow depth of field tougher. The younger Galaxy Camera 3G provides an edge in sensor innovation.