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Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G vs Sony A6300

Portability
90
Imaging
39
Features
44
Overall
41
Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G front
 
Sony Alpha a6300 front
Portability
83
Imaging
67
Features
82
Overall
73

Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G vs Sony A6300 Key Specs

Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G
(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
  • Launched August 2012
Sony A6300
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 25600 (Push to 51200)
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 404g - 120 x 67 x 49mm
  • Launched February 2016
  • Previous Model is Sony A6000
  • Later Model is Sony A6500
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Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G vs Sony A6300 Overview

The following is a extensive analysis of the Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G versus Sony A6300, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Advanced Mirrorless by companies Samsung and Sony. There exists a crucial gap between the resolutions of the Galaxy Camera 3G (16MP) and A6300 (24MP) and the Galaxy Camera 3G (1/2.3") and A6300 (APS-C) feature different sensor dimensions.

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The Galaxy Camera 3G was unveiled 4 years earlier than the A6300 which is quite a serious gap as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G being a Compact camera and the Sony A6300 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before going straight into a detailed comparison, below is a simple introduction of how the Galaxy Camera 3G matches up against the A6300 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G over the Sony A6300

 Galaxy Camera 3G A6300 
Display sizing4.8"3"Larger display (+1.8")
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Sony A6300 over the Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G

 A6300 Galaxy Camera 3G 
LaunchedFebruary 2016August 2012Newer by 41 months
Manually focus Dial exact focus
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display resolution922k0kSharper display (+922k dot)

Common features in the Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G and Sony A6300

 Galaxy Camera 3G A6300 
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen

Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G vs Sony A6300 Physical Comparison

When you are intending to travel with your camera regularly, you should take into account its weight and proportions. The Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G features physical 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 A6300 has measurements of 120mm x 67mm x 49mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 1.9") accompanied by a weight of 404 grams (0.89 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you use at that time. Underneath is the front view proportions comparison of the Galaxy Camera 3G against the A6300.

Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G vs Sony A6300 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Galaxy Camera 3G and A6300 is 90 and 83 respectively.

Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G vs Sony A6300 top view buttons comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G vs Sony A6300 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it can be difficult to visualize the difference between sensor dimensions purely by looking at technical specs. The image underneath will provide you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the Galaxy Camera 3G and A6300.

As you have seen, the two cameras enjoy different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The Galaxy Camera 3G using its tinier sensor is going to make getting shallower DOF trickier and the Sony A6300 will give you greater detail having an extra 8 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also let you crop pics far more aggressively. The more aged Galaxy Camera 3G is going to be disadvantaged in sensor tech.

Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G vs Sony A6300 sensor size comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G vs Sony A6300 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G vs Sony A6300 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Portrait photography factors
Sony A6300 Portrait photography factors
30
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
manual focus not available
no manual control
no external flash support
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
80
focusing manually
good resolution (24 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
comes with face detection focus
supports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G
Street photography with Sony A6300
61
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors (305 grams)
no articulating screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
79
screen tilts up and down
good sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
environment proofing
great ISO range (25,600)
does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Sports photography features
Sony A6300 Sports photography features
44
amazing zoom range (23-481mm 20.9 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16MP)
no shutter priority
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
75
good resolution (24 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
comes with tracking autofocus
environment proofing
comes with phase detect auto focus
does not have image stabilization
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Travel Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Travel photography factors
Sony A6300 Travel photography factors
72
lighter than competitors (305 grams)
good megapixels (16MP)
relatively wide (23mm)
great zoom (481mm)
great max aperture (f)
missing Time Lapse function
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
76
environment proofing
good resolution (24 megapixels)
built-in flash
display is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Landscape photography information
Sony A6300 Landscape photography information
47
relatively wide (23mm)
great max aperture (f)
lovely big screen (4.8 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16MP)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
no manual control
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
missing Time Lapse function
79
focusing manually
switch lenses (Sony E mount)
screen size is good (3")
good resolution (24 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
great ISO range (25,600)
supports RAW formats
environment proofing
does not have image stabilization
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Vlogging highlights
Sony A6300 Vlogging highlights
36
relatively wide (23mm)
great max aperture (f)
touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competitors (305g)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
missing mic support
35
comes with face detection focus
high res video (3840 x 2160 pxls)
does have external mic support
display is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
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Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G vs Sony A6300 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G and Sony A6300
 Samsung Galaxy Camera 3GSony Alpha a6300
General Information
Brand Name Samsung Sony
Model type Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Sony Alpha a6300
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Advanced Mirrorless
Launched 2012-08-29 2016-02-03
Physical type Compact Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Powered by 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 16 megapixels 24 megapixels
Anti alias 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 pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points - 425
Lens
Lens support fixed lens Sony E
Lens zoom range 23-481mm (20.9x) -
Number of lenses - 121
Focal length multiplier 5.8 1.5
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Tilting
Display sizing 4.8" 3"
Display resolution 0 thousand dots 922 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display technology 308 ppi, HD Super Clear Touch Display -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 2,359 thousand dots
Viewfinder coverage - 100%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.7x
Features
Min shutter speed - 30s
Max shutter speed - 1/4000s
Continuous shutter rate - 11.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance no built-in flash 6.00 m (at ISO 100)
Flash modes no built-in flash Flash off, Autoflash, Fill-flash, Rear Sync., Slow Sync., Red-eye reduction, Hi-speed sync, Wireless
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 4K (3840 x 2160 @ 30p/24p), 1920 x 1080 (120p, 60p, 60i, 30p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (24p)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 3840x2160
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S, H.264
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB none USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS BuiltIn None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 305g (0.67 lb) 404g (0.89 lb)
Dimensions 129 x 71 x 19mm (5.1" x 2.8" x 0.7") 120 x 67 x 49mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 1.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested 85
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 24.4
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 13.7
DXO Low light rating not tested 1437
Other
Battery life - 400 photographs
Battery style - Battery Pack
Battery ID - NP-FW50
Self timer - Yes
Time lapse feature With downloadable app
Type of storage micro SD/micro SDHC/micro SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots One One
Cost at release $606 $889