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Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G vs Sony H55

Portability
90
Imaging
40
Features
44
Overall
41
Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H55 front
Portability
92
Imaging
37
Features
28
Overall
33

Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G vs Sony H55 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
  • Announced August 2012
Sony H55
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-250mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
  • 200g - 103 x 58 x 29mm
  • Released June 2010
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Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G vs Sony H55 Overview

Its time to take a more detailed look at the Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G and Sony H55, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Samsung and Sony. The resolution of the Galaxy Camera 3G (16MP) and the H55 (14MP) is fairly close and they enjoy the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The Galaxy Camera 3G was introduced 2 years after the H55 which is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving straight into a complete comparison, below is a concise introduction of how the Galaxy Camera 3G matches up against the H55 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G over the Sony H55

 Galaxy Camera 3G H55 
ReleasedAugust 2012June 2010Newer by 27 months
Display dimension4.8"3"Larger display (+1.8")
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Sony H55 over the Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G

 H55 Galaxy Camera 3G 
Display resolution230k0kSharper display (+230k dot)

Common features in the Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G and Sony H55

 Galaxy Camera 3G H55 
Manually focus No manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen

Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G vs Sony H55 Physical Comparison

If you are intending to travel with your camera frequently, you will want to factor its weight and measurements. The Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G has exterior dimensions of 129mm x 71mm x 19mm (5.1" x 2.8" x 0.7") along with a weight of 305 grams (0.67 lbs) and the Sony H55 has proportions of 103mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 200 grams (0.44 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are employing at that moment. The following is the front view overall size comparison of the Galaxy Camera 3G against the H55.

Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G vs Sony H55 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the Galaxy Camera 3G and H55 is 90 and 92 respectively.

Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G vs Sony H55 top view buttons comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G vs Sony H55 Sensor Comparison

Often, its difficult to visualise the difference in sensor dimensions just by viewing specs. The pic here should provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the Galaxy Camera 3G and H55.

All in all, both of those cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but not the same megapixels. You should anticipate the Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G to result in extra detail using its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also let you crop images somewhat more aggressively. The newer Galaxy Camera 3G is going to have an edge with regard to sensor tech.

Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G vs Sony H55 sensor size comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G vs Sony H55 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G vs Sony H55 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Portrait photography factors
Sony H55 Portrait photography factors
30
MP count good (16 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
can't use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
28
decent MP (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
manual mode not available
cannot use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Street photography information
Sony H55 Street photography information
61
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others (305g)
screen does not articulate
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
56
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Sports photography factors
Sony H55 Sports photography factors
45
great zoom range (23-481mm 20.9 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
38
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (14MP)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Travel photography advice
Sony H55 Travel photography advice
72
lighter than others (305 grams)
MP count good (16MP)
decently wide (23mm)
very long zoom (481mm)
great maximum aperture (f)
no Timelapse recording
display isn't selfie friendly
67
decent MP (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
rather wide (25mm)
great reach (250mm)
missing Timelapse mode
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G as a Landscape photography camera
Sony H55 as a Landscape photography camera
47
decently wide (23mm)
great maximum aperture (f)
screen larger than average (4.8")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
no manual control
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
no Timelapse recording
42
rather wide (25mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
manual mode not available
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
missing Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G
Vlogging with Sony H55
37
decently wide (23mm)
great maximum aperture (f)
has touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than others (305g)
display isn't selfie friendly
no microphone support
28
rather wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing external microphone port
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Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G vs Sony H55 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G and Sony H55
 Samsung Galaxy Camera 3GSony Cyber-shot DSC-H55
General Information
Brand Samsung Sony
Model type Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H55
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2012-08-29 2010-06-16
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by 1.4GHz Quad-Core Bionz
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 14MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution - 4320 x 3240
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points - 9
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 23-481mm (20.9x) 25-250mm (10.0x)
Maximum aperture - f/3.5-5.5
Macro focusing range - 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 4.8 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 0k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen tech 308 ppi, HD Super Clear Touch Display -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed - 30 secs
Maximum shutter speed - 1/1600 secs
Continuous shooting speed - 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance no built-in flash 3.80 m
Flash settings no built-in flash Auto, On, Slow Syncro, Off
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB none USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS BuiltIn None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 305g (0.67 lb) 200g (0.44 lb)
Dimensions 129 x 71 x 19mm (5.1" x 2.8" x 0.7") 103 x 58 x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery ID - NP-BG1
Self timer - Yes (2 or 10 sec, portrait1/ portrait2)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage micro SD/micro SDHC/micro SDXC Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo/ PRO HG-Duo, SD/SDHC, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Pricing at launch $606 $235