Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G vs Sony H55

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.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H55. The whole galleries are viewable at Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Gallery and Sony H55 Gallery.

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).

Contrast the Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G and Sony H55 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

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.

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

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.