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Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G vs Sony NEX-5T

Portability
90
Imaging
39
Features
44
Overall
41
Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G front
 
Sony Alpha NEX-5T front
Portability
89
Imaging
58
Features
79
Overall
66

Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G vs Sony NEX-5T 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
  • Released August 2012
Sony NEX-5T
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 25600
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 276g - 111 x 59 x 39mm
  • Revealed August 2013
  • Replaced the Sony NEX-5R
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Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G vs Sony NEX-5T Overview

Lets take a deeper look at the Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G vs Sony NEX-5T, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by manufacturers Samsung and Sony. The sensor resolution of the Galaxy Camera 3G (16MP) and the NEX-5T (16MP) is relatively comparable but the Galaxy Camera 3G (1/2.3") and NEX-5T (APS-C) boast different sensor sizing.

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The Galaxy Camera 3G was launched 12 months before the NEX-5T which means that they are of a similar age. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G being a Compact camera and the Sony NEX-5T being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving right into a in-depth comparison, here is a short overview of how the Galaxy Camera 3G matches up vs the NEX-5T with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G over the Sony NEX-5T

 Galaxy Camera 3G NEX-5T 
Screen size4.8"3"Bigger screen (+1.8")

Reasons to pick Sony NEX-5T over the Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G

 NEX-5T Galaxy Camera 3G 
RevealedAugust 2013August 2012More modern by 12 months
Manual focus Dial accurate focusing
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen resolution922k0kSharper screen (+922k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies

Common features in the Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G and Sony NEX-5T

 Galaxy Camera 3G NEX-5T 
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G vs Sony NEX-5T Physical Comparison

For anyone who is intending to carry around your camera regularly, you are going to need to factor in its weight and volume. The Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G enjoys outside measurements of 129mm x 71mm x 19mm (5.1" x 2.8" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 305 grams (0.67 lbs) while the Sony NEX-5T has sizing of 111mm x 59mm x 39mm (4.4" x 2.3" x 1.5") having a weight of 276 grams (0.61 lbs).

Contrast the Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G vs Sony NEX-5T in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you select at that time. The following is a front view size comparison of the Galaxy Camera 3G compared to the NEX-5T.

Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G vs Sony NEX-5T size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the Galaxy Camera 3G and NEX-5T is 90 and 89 respectively.

Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G vs Sony NEX-5T top view buttons comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G vs Sony NEX-5T Sensor Comparison

Often, its difficult to visualize the difference in sensor sizes merely by seeing technical specs. The pic below might offer you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the Galaxy Camera 3G and NEX-5T.

As you have seen, both the cameras feature the identical resolution albeit different sensor sizes. The Galaxy Camera 3G has the smaller sensor which is going to make getting shallower DOF more difficult. The more aged Galaxy Camera 3G will be behind when it comes to sensor technology.

Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G vs Sony NEX-5T sensor size comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G vs Sony NEX-5T Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G vs Sony NEX-5T Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Portrait photography information
Sony NEX-5T Portrait photography information
30
good resolution (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
manual mode not available
external flash not possible
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
74
you can focus manually
good resolution (16 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
supports face detection focusing
supports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G as a Street photography camera
Sony NEX-5T as a Street photography camera
61
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (305g)
fixed screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
80
screen tilts up and down
nice sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
features touch to focus
above average high ISO (25,600)
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Sports photography details
Sony NEX-5T Sports photography details
44
incredible zoom range (23-481mm 20.9 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16MP)
no shutter priority
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
69
good resolution (16 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
supports tracking autofocus
supports phase detect AF
lack of image stabilization
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G
Travel photography with Sony NEX-5T
72
lighter than competition in class (305g)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
relatively wide (23mm)
great reach (481mm)
good max aperture (f)
missing Timelapse mode
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
77
features touch to focus
good resolution (16MP)
screen is selfie friendly
no Timelapse mode
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G as a Landscape photography camera
Sony NEX-5T as a Landscape photography camera
47
relatively wide (23mm)
good max aperture (f)
bigger than average screen (4.8 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16MP)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
manual mode not available
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
missing Timelapse mode
70
you can focus manually
switch lenses (Sony E mount)
good sized screen (3 inches)
good resolution (16MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
above average high ISO (25,600)
supports RAW formats
lack of image stabilization
no Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G as a Vlogging camera
Sony NEX-5T as a Vlogging camera
36
relatively wide (23mm)
good max aperture (f)
touchscreen enabled
built in image stabilization (Optical)
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competition in class (305g)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
missing microphone jack
73
screen is selfie friendly
has touchscreen
supports face detection focusing
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lack of image stabilization
no external microphone socket
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Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G vs Sony NEX-5T Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G and Sony NEX-5T
 Samsung Galaxy Camera 3GSony Alpha NEX-5T
General Information
Brand Name Samsung Sony
Model type Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Sony Alpha NEX-5T
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Entry-Level Mirrorless
Released 2012-08-29 2013-08-27
Physical type Compact Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Powered by 1.4GHz Quad-Core Bionz
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" APS-C
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 23.4 x 15.6mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 365.0mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio - 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution - 4912 x 3264
Maximum native ISO 3200 25600
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points - 99
Cross type focus points - 25
Lens
Lens support fixed lens Sony E
Lens zoom range 23-481mm (20.9x) -
Number of lenses - 121
Crop factor 5.8 1.5
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Tilting
Display size 4.8 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 0 thousand dots 922 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display tech 308 ppi, HD Super Clear Touch Display Tilt Up 180° Down 50° TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic (optional)
Features
Min shutter speed - 30 seconds
Max shutter speed - 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate - 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance no built-in flash 7.00 m (ISO100)
Flash options no built-in flash Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear Curtain, Fill-in
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Max flash synchronize - 1/160 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 1920 x1080 (60p/60i/24p)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB none USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS BuiltIn None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 305g (0.67 lb) 276g (0.61 lb)
Physical dimensions 129 x 71 x 19mm (5.1" x 2.8" x 0.7") 111 x 59 x 39mm (4.4" x 2.3" x 1.5")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested 78
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 23.6
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 13.0
DXO Low light rating not tested 1015
Other
Battery life - 330 shots
Battery type - Battery Pack
Battery ID - NPFW50
Self timer - Yes ((10/2 sec. delay), Self-timer (Cont.) (with 10 sec. delay; 3/5 exposures))
Time lapse recording
Type of storage micro SD/micro SDHC/micro SDXC SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Card slots Single Single
Price at release $606 $400