Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G vs Sony A6000
90 Imaging
39 Features
44 Overall
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85 Imaging
65 Features
78 Overall
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Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G vs Sony A6000 Key Specs
(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
(Full Review)
- 24MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Tilting Screen
- ISO 100 - 25600 (Bump to 51200)
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Sony E Mount
- 344g - 120 x 67 x 45mm
- Launched April 2014
- Superseded the Sony NEX-6
- Refreshed by Sony A6300
Photography Glossary Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G vs Sony A6000 Overview
Its time to look more closely at the Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G vs Sony A6000, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Advanced Mirrorless by rivals Samsung and Sony. There is a sizable difference among the image resolutions of the Galaxy Camera 3G (16MP) and A6000 (24MP) and the Galaxy Camera 3G (1/2.3") and A6000 (APS-C) use different sensor sizes.
President Biden pushes bill mandating TikTok sale or banThe Galaxy Camera 3G was launched 20 months before the A6000 which makes the cameras a generation away from each other. The two cameras offer different body type with the Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G being a Compact camera and the Sony A6000 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.
Before diving through a complete comparison, below is a concise view of how the Galaxy Camera 3G scores against the A6000 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
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Reasons to pick Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G over the Sony A6000
| Galaxy Camera 3G | A6000 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Screen sizing | 4.8" |  | 3" | Bigger screen (+1.8") |
| Touch friendly screen |  | Quickly navigate |
Reasons to pick Sony A6000 over the Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G
| A6000 | Galaxy Camera 3G | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Launched | April 2014 |  | August 2012 | Newer by 20 months |
| Manual focus |  | More precise focusing | ||
| Screen type | Tilting |  | Fixed | Tilting screen |
| Screen resolution | 922k |  | 0k | Sharper screen (+922k dot) |
Common features in the Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G and Sony A6000
| Galaxy Camera 3G | A6000 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Selfie screen |  | Lacking selfie screen |
Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G vs Sony A6000 Physical Comparison
In case you're looking to travel with your camera, you are going to need to think about its weight and measurements. The Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G enjoys exterior dimensions of 129mm x 71mm x 19mm (5.1" x 2.8" x 0.7") with a weight of 305 grams (0.67 lbs) while the Sony A6000 has proportions of 120mm x 67mm x 45mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 1.8") and a weight of 344 grams (0.76 lbs).
Contrast the Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G vs Sony A6000 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are working with during that time. Underneath is the front view overall size comparison of the Galaxy Camera 3G against the A6000.
Using size and weight, the portability score of the Galaxy Camera 3G and A6000 is 90 and 85 respectively.
Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G vs Sony A6000 Sensor Comparison
Generally, it is very hard to visualize the difference in sensor dimensions only by going through specs. The pic here should provide you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the Galaxy Camera 3G and A6000.
All in all, each of the cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The Galaxy Camera 3G featuring a smaller sensor is going to make getting shallower depth of field trickier and the Sony A6000 will provide greater detail utilizing its extra 8MP. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop photographs a little more aggressively. The more aged Galaxy Camera 3G will be behind in sensor innovation.
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Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G vs Sony A6000 Specifications
| Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G | Sony Alpha a6000 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Brand | Samsung | Sony |
| Model | Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G | Sony Alpha a6000 |
| Category | Small Sensor Superzoom | Advanced Mirrorless |
| Released | 2012-08-29 | 2014-04-23 |
| Body design | Compact | Rangefinder-style mirrorless |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Processor Chip | 1.4GHz Quad-Core | Bionz X |
| Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | CMOS |
| Sensor size | 1/2.3" | APS-C |
| Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 23.5 x 15.6mm |
| Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 366.6mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 16MP | 24MP |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | - | 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Peak resolution | - | 6000 x 4000 |
| Highest native ISO | 3200 | 25600 |
| Highest enhanced ISO | - | 51200 |
| Lowest native ISO | 100 | 100 |
| RAW images | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| Touch focus | ||
| Continuous autofocus | ||
| Single autofocus | ||
| Autofocus tracking | ||
| Selective autofocus | ||
| Autofocus center weighted | ||
| Autofocus multi area | ||
| Autofocus live view | ||
| Face detect focus | ||
| Contract detect focus | ||
| Phase detect focus | ||
| Number of focus points | - | 179 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mounting type | fixed lens | Sony E |
| Lens focal range | 23-481mm (20.9x) | - |
| Total lenses | - | 121 |
| Crop factor | 5.8 | 1.5 |
| Screen | ||
| Range of display | Fixed Type | Tilting |
| Display sizing | 4.8" | 3" |
| Resolution of display | 0k dot | 922k dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch screen | ||
| Display technology | 308 ppi, HD Super Clear Touch Display | TFT LCD |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | None | Electronic |
| Viewfinder resolution | - | 1,440k dot |
| Viewfinder coverage | - | 100 percent |
| Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.7x |
| Features | ||
| Min shutter speed | - | 30s |
| Max shutter speed | - | 1/4000s |
| Continuous shutter speed | - | 11.0 frames/s |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manual exposure | ||
| Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
| Custom white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Built-in flash | ||
| Flash range | no built-in flash | 6.00 m (at ISO 100) |
| Flash modes | no built-in flash | Flash off, auto, fill-flaw, slow sync, redeye reduction, hi-speed sync, wireless control |
| External flash | ||
| AEB | ||
| WB bracketing | ||
| Max flash sync | - | 1/160s |
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment exposure | ||
| Average exposure | ||
| Spot exposure | ||
| Partial exposure | ||
| AF area exposure | ||
| Center weighted exposure | ||
| Video features | ||
| Supported video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 | 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 24p), 1440 x 1080 (30p, 25p), 640 x 480 (30p, 25p) |
| Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
| Video data format | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S |
| Mic jack | ||
| Headphone jack | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | Built-In | Built-In |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | none | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| GPS | BuiltIn | None |
| Physical | ||
| Environment seal | ||
| Water proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 305 gr (0.67 pounds) | 344 gr (0.76 pounds) |
| Dimensions | 129 x 71 x 19mm (5.1" x 2.8" x 0.7") | 120 x 67 x 45mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 1.8") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO Overall score | not tested | 82 |
| DXO Color Depth score | not tested | 24.1 |
| DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | 13.1 |
| DXO Low light score | not tested | 1347 |
| Other | ||
| Battery life | - | 360 shots |
| Battery form | - | Battery Pack |
| Battery model | - | NP-FW50 |
| Self timer | - | Yes (2 or 10 sec, continuous (3-5 shot)) |
| Time lapse recording | With downloadable app | |
| Storage media | micro SD/micro SDHC/micro SDXC | SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo |
| Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
| Cost at release | $606 | $548 |