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Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G vs Sony H200

Portability
90
Imaging
39
Features
44
Overall
41
Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H200 front
Portability
67
Imaging
44
Features
31
Overall
38

Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G vs Sony H200 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
  • Introduced August 2012
Sony H200
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-633mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
  • 530g - 123 x 83 x 87mm
  • Launched January 2013
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Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G vs Sony H200 Overview

On this page, we will be comparing the Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G vs Sony H200, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by companies Samsung and Sony. The resolution of the Galaxy Camera 3G (16MP) and the H200 (20MP) is pretty well matched and both cameras boast the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The Galaxy Camera 3G was introduced 4 months before the H200 so they are of a similar generation. Both of the cameras have different body design with the Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G being a Compact camera and the Sony H200 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before delving right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a concise view of how the Galaxy Camera 3G grades versus the H200 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G over the Sony H200

 Galaxy Camera 3G H200 
Screen dimensions4.8"3"Bigger screen (+1.8")
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Sony H200 over the Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G

 H200 Galaxy Camera 3G 
Screen resolution460k0kSharper screen (+460k dot)

Common features in the Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G and Sony H200

 Galaxy Camera 3G H200 
LaunchedAugust 2012January 2013Similar generation
Manually focus Lack of manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen

Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G vs Sony H200 Physical Comparison

In case you're intending to carry around your camera frequently, you'll need to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G enjoys external dimensions of 129mm x 71mm x 19mm (5.1" x 2.8" x 0.7") and a weight of 305 grams (0.67 lbs) whilst the Sony H200 has dimensions of 123mm x 83mm x 87mm (4.8" x 3.3" x 3.4") having a weight of 530 grams (1.17 lbs).

Compare the Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G vs Sony H200 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you select at that moment. The following is a front view measurements comparison of the Galaxy Camera 3G compared to the H200.

Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G vs Sony H200 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Galaxy Camera 3G and H200 is 90 and 67 respectively.

Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G vs Sony H200 top view buttons comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G vs Sony H200 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it can be hard to visualize the contrast between sensor sizes merely by reading through technical specs. The image here may give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the Galaxy Camera 3G and H200.

As you have seen, both cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit different megapixels. You should expect the Sony H200 to give extra detail using its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop photographs more aggressively.

Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G vs Sony H200 sensor size comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G vs Sony H200 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G vs Sony H200 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G as a Portrait photography camera
Sony H200 as a Portrait photography camera
30
MP count good (16 megapixels)
manual focus not available
manual exposure not available
no external flash support
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
37
decent megapixels (20MP)
supports face detection focusing
lack of manual focus
no manual control
no external flash support
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G
Street photography with Sony H200
61
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others in class (305g)
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
45
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
heavier than average (530 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G as a Sports photography camera
Sony H200 as a Sports photography camera
44
incredible zoom range (23-481mm 20.9 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
no shutter priority mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
47
amazing zoom range (24-633mm 26.4 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (20MP)
supports tracking autofocus
lack of shutter priority mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
terrible battery life (240 CIPA)
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Travel photography information
Sony H200 Travel photography information
72
lighter than others in class (305 grams)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
relatively wide (23mm)
long reach (481mm)
fast maximum aperture (f)
lack of Time Lapse mode
display is not selfie friendly
53
decent megapixels (20 megapixels)
has built in flash
pretty wide (24mm)
very long zoom (633mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
terrible battery life (240 shots)
heavier than average (530g)
does not have selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Landscape photography factors
Sony H200 Landscape photography factors
47
relatively wide (23mm)
fast maximum aperture (f)
big screen (4.8")
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16MP)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
manual exposure not available
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
lack of Time Lapse mode
40
pretty wide (24mm)
screen size is decent (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (20 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
no manual control
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
terrible battery life (240 CIPA)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Vlogging information
Sony H200 Vlogging information
36
relatively wide (23mm)
fast maximum aperture (f)
touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than others in class (305g)
display is not selfie friendly
lack of mic socket
25
pretty wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection focusing
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
does not have selfie friendly screen
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have external mic port
heavier than average (530 grams)
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Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G vs Sony H200 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G and Sony H200
 Samsung Galaxy Camera 3GSony Cyber-shot DSC-H200
General Information
Manufacturer Samsung Sony
Model Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H200
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2012-08-29 2013-01-08
Body design Compact SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Powered by 1.4GHz Quad-Core -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 20 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution - 5184 x 2920
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 23-481mm (20.9x) 24-633mm (26.4x)
Maximum aperture - f/3.1-5.9
Macro focus distance - 20cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 4.8" 3"
Resolution of screen 0k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen technology 308 ppi, HD Super Clear Touch Display ClearPhoto LCD display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed - 30 seconds
Fastest shutter speed - 1/1500 seconds
Continuous shutter speed - 8.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range no built-in flash 6.80 m
Flash settings no built-in flash Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync, Advanced Flash
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB none USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS BuiltIn None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 305 gr (0.67 lb) 530 gr (1.17 lb)
Physical dimensions 129 x 71 x 19mm (5.1" x 2.8" x 0.7") 123 x 83 x 87mm (4.8" x 3.3" x 3.4")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 - 240 photos
Type of battery - AA
Battery model - 4 x AA
Self timer - Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage micro SD/micro SDHC/micro SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots One One
Launch cost $606 $250