Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G vs Sony a5000

Here is a thorough assessment of the Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G versus Sony a5000, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by brands Samsung and Sony. The image resolution of the Galaxy Camera 3G (16MP) and the a5000 (20MP) is very similar but the Galaxy Camera 3G (1/2.3") and a5000 (APS-C) come with totally different sensor measurements.

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The Galaxy Camera 3G was brought out 16 months earlier than the a5000 making the cameras a generation apart from each other. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G being a Compact camera and the Sony a5000 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before getting through a complete comparison, below is a simple synopsis of how the Galaxy Camera 3G matches up vs the a5000 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G & Sony Alpha a5000. The entire galleries are provided at Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Gallery & Sony a5000 Gallery.

If you're going to carry your camera, you will need to factor its weight and dimensions. The Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G comes with 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) and the Sony a5000 has dimensions of 110mm x 63mm x 36mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.4") accompanied by a weight of 269 grams (0.59 lbs).

Contrast the Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G versus Sony a5000 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you have during that time. Below is the front view physical size comparison of the Galaxy Camera 3G and the a5000.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the Galaxy Camera 3G and a5000 is 90 and 89 respectively.

Often, its hard to envision the gap between sensor sizing purely by going over specs. The visual here should offer you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the Galaxy Camera 3G and a5000.

All in all, each of these cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The Galaxy Camera 3G because of its tinier sensor will make achieving bokeh tougher and the Sony a5000 will deliver more detail having its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop pics a little more aggressively. The older Galaxy Camera 3G is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.