Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G vs Sony A6400

The following is a comprehensive comparison of the Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G versus Sony A6400, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Advanced Mirrorless by rivals Samsung and Sony. There is a large difference among the sensor resolutions of the Galaxy Camera 3G (16MP) and A6400 (24MP) and the Galaxy Camera 3G (1/2.3") and A6400 (APS-C) offer different sensor dimensions.

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The Galaxy Camera 3G was released 7 years prior to the A6400 which is a fairly serious difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G being a Compact camera and the Sony A6400 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go straight to a complete comparison, here is a simple introduction of how the Galaxy Camera 3G matches up vs the A6400 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G & Sony Alpha a6400. The complete galleries are available at Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Gallery & Sony A6400 Gallery.

If you're aiming to travel with your camera regularly, you should consider its weight and size. The Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G provides exterior measurements of 129mm x 71mm x 19mm (5.1" x 2.8" x 0.7") with a weight of 305 grams (0.67 lbs) whilst the Sony A6400 has specifications of 120mm x 67mm x 50mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 2.0") having a weight of 403 grams (0.89 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are using at the time. Following is a front view over all size comparison of the Galaxy Camera 3G versus the A6400.

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the Galaxy Camera 3G and A6400 is 90 and 83 respectively.

Generally, it can be difficult to visualize the contrast in sensor dimensions purely by looking through specifications. The pic underneath will provide you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the Galaxy Camera 3G and A6400.

To sum up, the two cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The Galaxy Camera 3G because of its smaller sensor is going to make achieving shallow depth of field more difficult and the Sony A6400 will provide you with greater detail as a result of its extra 8 Megapixels. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop shots way more aggressively. The more aged Galaxy Camera 3G will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.