Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G vs Sony HX100V

Its time to look more closely at the Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G versus Sony HX100V, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by companies Samsung and Sony. The resolution of the Galaxy Camera 3G (16MP) and the HX100V (16MP) is fairly comparable and they use the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The Galaxy Camera 3G was unveiled 11 months after the HX100V and they are of a similar age. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G being a Compact camera and the Sony HX100V being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before going through a detailed comparison, below is a concise highlight of how the Galaxy Camera 3G scores vs the HX100V when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX100V. The full galleries are viewable at Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Gallery & Sony HX100V Gallery.

For those who are going to travel with your camera regularly, you should think about its weight and size. The Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G provides outside measurements 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 HX100V has specifications of 122mm x 87mm x 93mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 3.7") along with a weight of 577 grams (1.27 lbs).

Examine the Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G versus Sony HX100V in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you have chosen at that moment. The following is the front view physical size comparison of the Galaxy Camera 3G versus the HX100V.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Galaxy Camera 3G and HX100V is 90 and 66 respectively.

Typically, it can be difficult to visualize the contrast in sensor dimensions just by checking out technical specs. The pic underneath will help offer you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the Galaxy Camera 3G and HX100V.

As you have seen, the two cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing and the same MP and you can expect comparable quality of images although you have to take the age of the cameras into account. The newer Galaxy Camera 3G provides an edge with regard to sensor innovation.