Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G vs Sony NEX-6

Here, we will be reviewing the Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G versus Sony NEX-6, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Advanced Mirrorless by rivals Samsung and Sony. The image resolution of the Galaxy Camera 3G (16MP) and the NEX-6 (16MP) is pretty close but the Galaxy Camera 3G (1/2.3") and NEX-6 (APS-C) posses totally different sensor sizing.

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The Galaxy Camera 3G was manufactured 6 months prior to the NEX-6 so they are both of a similar age. Both cameras feature different body design with the Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G being a Compact camera and the Sony NEX-6 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving straight to a complete comparison, here is a short summation of how the Galaxy Camera 3G matches up vs the NEX-6 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G & Sony Alpha NEX-6. The entire galleries are provided at Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Gallery & Sony NEX-6 Gallery.

If you're going to carry your camera regularly, you should consider its weight and measurements. The Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G has got outer 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) whilst the Sony NEX-6 has proportions of 120mm x 67mm x 43mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 1.7") with a weight of 345 grams (0.76 lbs).

Contrast the Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G versus Sony NEX-6 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are utilising at that time. Below is a front view measurements comparison of the Galaxy Camera 3G versus the NEX-6.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the Galaxy Camera 3G and NEX-6 is 90 and 85 respectively.

Often, it is very tough to envision the gap in sensor sizing simply by looking through specs. The photograph here should give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the Galaxy Camera 3G and NEX-6.

As you can plainly see, both of those cameras feature the identical resolution albeit not the same sensor sizing. The Galaxy Camera 3G features the smaller sensor which is going to make achieving shallower depth of field trickier.