Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G vs Sony QX1

In this write-up, we will be analyzing the Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G and Sony QX1, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Lens-style by manufacturers Samsung and Sony. The sensor resolution of the Galaxy Camera 3G (16MP) and the QX1 (20MP) is pretty similar but the Galaxy Camera 3G (1/2.3") and QX1 (APS-C) enjoy different sensor sizes.

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The Galaxy Camera 3G was brought out 24 months earlier than the QX1 which makes the cameras a generation apart from one another. Both cameras offer different body type with the Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G being a Compact camera and the Sony QX1 being a Lens-style camera.

Before delving in to a in-depth comparison, below is a short summary of how the Galaxy Camera 3G grades vs the QX1 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G & Sony Alpha QX1. The entire galleries are provided at Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Gallery & Sony QX1 Gallery.

For anyone who is intending to lug around your camera, you'll need to consider its weight and dimensions. The Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G features external measurements of 129mm x 71mm x 19mm (5.1" x 2.8" x 0.7") having a weight of 305 grams (0.67 lbs) whilst the Sony QX1 has dimensions of 74mm x 70mm x 53mm (2.9" x 2.8" x 2.1") with a weight of 216 grams (0.48 lbs).

Contrast the Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G and Sony QX1 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are using during that time. The following is the front view over all size comparison of the Galaxy Camera 3G versus the QX1.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Galaxy Camera 3G and QX1 is 90 and 90 respectively.

Typically, it's difficult to imagine the gap between sensor measurements purely by reviewing a spec sheet. The photograph here may offer you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the Galaxy Camera 3G and QX1.

Clearly, the two cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The Galaxy Camera 3G featuring a tinier sensor is going to make getting shallow depth of field tougher and the Sony QX1 will offer you more detail having its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop photographs far more aggressively. The older Galaxy Camera 3G is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.