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Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G vs Sony A6100

Portability
90
Imaging
39
Features
44
Overall
41
Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G front
 
Sony Alpha a6100 front
Portability
81
Imaging
69
Features
88
Overall
76

Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G vs Sony A6100 Key Specs

Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 4.8" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 23-481mm (F) lens
  • 305g - 129 x 71 x 19mm
  • Released August 2012
Sony A6100
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 32000 (Raise to 51200)
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 396g - 120 x 67 x 59mm
  • Announced August 2019
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Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G vs Sony A6100 Overview

The following is a complete comparison of the Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G vs Sony A6100, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Advanced Mirrorless by rivals Samsung and Sony. There is a crucial difference among the sensor resolutions of the Galaxy Camera 3G (16MP) and A6100 (24MP) and the Galaxy Camera 3G (1/2.3") and A6100 (APS-C) enjoy different sensor measurements.

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The Galaxy Camera 3G was introduced 8 years prior to the A6100 which is a fairly serious gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G being a Compact camera and the Sony A6100 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go straight into a in depth comparison, below is a short view of how the Galaxy Camera 3G scores versus the A6100 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G over the Sony A6100

 Galaxy Camera 3G A6100 
Display sizing4.8"3"Larger display (+1.8")

Reasons to pick Sony A6100 over the Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G

 A6100 Galaxy Camera 3G 
AnnouncedAugust 2019August 2012Newer by 85 months
Manual focus Very precise focus
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display resolution922k0kSharper display (+922k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Common features in the Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G and Sony A6100

 Galaxy Camera 3G A6100 
Touch display Easily navigate

Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G vs Sony A6100 Physical Comparison

If you are aiming to travel with your camera often, you will have to think about its weight and dimensions. The Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G offers physical 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 A6100 has dimensions of 120mm x 67mm x 59mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 2.3") having a weight of 396 grams (0.87 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are using at that moment. Underneath is the front view overall size comparison of the Galaxy Camera 3G and the A6100.

Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G vs Sony A6100 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the Galaxy Camera 3G and A6100 is 90 and 81 respectively.

Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G vs Sony A6100 top view buttons comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G vs Sony A6100 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it can be hard to imagine the difference in sensor dimensions purely by viewing specifications. The pic underneath will give you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the Galaxy Camera 3G and A6100.

Plainly, both cameras enjoy different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The Galaxy Camera 3G with its smaller sensor is going to make shooting shallower DOF more difficult and the Sony A6100 will result in greater detail using its extra 8 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also let you crop images far more aggressively. The more aged Galaxy Camera 3G will be behind in sensor tech.

Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G vs Sony A6100 sensor size comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G vs Sony A6100 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G vs Sony A6100 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G
Portrait photography with Sony A6100
30
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
no manual exposure
can't use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
81
has manual focus
decent megapixels (24MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
provides face detect focus
exports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Street photography factors
Sony A6100 Street photography factors
61
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average (305 grams)
no articulating screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
79
screen tilts
sensor size is good (APS-C)
exports RAW files
supports focus via touch
good ISO range (32,000)
does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G
Sports photography with Sony A6100
44
incredible zoom range (23-481mm 20.9 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
74
decent megapixels (24MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
provides tracking focus
supports phase detect auto focus
does not have image stabilization
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Travel Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G as a Travel photography camera
Sony A6100 as a Travel photography camera
72
lighter than average (305g)
resolution is good (16MP)
fairly wide (23mm)
very long reach (481mm)
good maximum aperture (f)
no Timelapse mode
display is not selfie friendly
86
supports bluetooth
supports focus via touch
decent megapixels (24 megapixels)
flash built-in
selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Landscape photography advice
Sony A6100 Landscape photography advice
47
fairly wide (23mm)
good maximum aperture (f)
lovely big screen (4.8 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
no manual exposure
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
no Timelapse mode
79
has manual focus
swap lenses (Sony E mount)
decent sized screen (3 inches)
decent megapixels (24 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
good ISO range (32,000)
exports RAW files
does not have image stabilization
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G
Vlogging with Sony A6100
36
fairly wide (23mm)
good maximum aperture (f)
touchscreen functionality
has image stabilization (Optical)
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than average (305g)
display is not selfie friendly
no external microphone jack
79
selfie friendly screen
touchscreen
provides face detect focus
good video quality (3840 x 2160 resolution)
comes with mic jack
does not have image stabilization
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Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G vs Sony A6100 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G and Sony A6100
 Samsung Galaxy Camera 3GSony Alpha a6100
General Information
Company Samsung Sony
Model Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Sony Alpha a6100
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Advanced Mirrorless
Released 2012-08-29 2019-08-28
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 - 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution - 6000 x 4000
Highest native ISO 3200 32000
Highest boosted ISO - 51200
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points - 425
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 screen Fixed Type Tilting
Screen size 4.8 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 0k dot 922k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen technology 308 ppi, HD Super Clear Touch Display -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 1,440k dot
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.71x
Features
Lowest shutter speed - 30 seconds
Highest shutter speed - 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed - 11.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range no built-in flash 6.00 m (at ISO 100)
Flash options no built-in flash Flash off, auto, fill flash, slow sync, rear sync, wireless, hi-speed
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 3840x2160
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, XAVC S, H.264
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB none Yes
GPS BuiltIn None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 305 grams (0.67 pounds) 396 grams (0.87 pounds)
Dimensions 129 x 71 x 19mm (5.1" x 2.8" x 0.7") 120 x 67 x 59mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 2.3")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life - 420 shots
Style of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model - NP-FW50
Self timer - Yes
Time lapse shooting
Storage media micro SD/micro SDHC/micro SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC + Memory Stick Pro Duo
Storage slots One One
Cost at launch $606 $748