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Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G vs Sony HX100V

Portability
90
Imaging
40
Features
44
Overall
41
Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX100V front
Portability
66
Imaging
39
Features
50
Overall
43

Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G vs Sony HX100V 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
  • Released August 2012
Sony HX100V
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 27-810mm (F2.8-5.6) lens
  • 577g - 122 x 87 x 93mm
  • Introduced October 2011
  • Newer Model is Sony HX200V
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Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G vs Sony HX100V Overview

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.

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Reasons to pick Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G over the Sony HX100V

 Galaxy Camera 3G HX100V 
IntroducedAugust 2012October 2011Newer by 11 months
Display sizing4.8"3"Larger display (+1.8")
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Sony HX100V over the Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G

 HX100V Galaxy Camera 3G 
Manually focus More precise focus
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display resolution921k0kClearer display (+921k dot)

Common features in the Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G and Sony HX100V

 Galaxy Camera 3G HX100V 
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen

Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G vs Sony HX100V Physical Comparison

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).

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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.

Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G vs Sony HX100V size comparison

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

Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G vs Sony HX100V top view buttons comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G vs Sony HX100V Sensor Comparison

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.

Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G vs Sony HX100V sensor size comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G vs Sony HX100V Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G vs Sony HX100V Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Portrait photography advice
Sony HX100V Portrait photography advice
30
resolution is good (16MP)
lack of manual focus
no manual exposure
external flash not possible
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
39
focusing manually
decent megapixels (16MP)
no external flash support
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G as a Street photography camera
Sony HX100V as a Street photography camera
61
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others in class (305 grams)
screen is fixed
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
50
screen tilts up and down
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
heavier than competition (577g)
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Sports Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G as a Sports photography camera
Sony HX100V as a Sports photography camera
45
amazing zoom range (23-481mm 20.9 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
no shutter priority
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
49
long zoom range (27-810mm 30.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Travel photography factors
Sony HX100V Travel photography factors
72
lighter than others in class (305 grams)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
decently wide (23mm)
long reach (481mm)
good maximum aperture (f)
does not have Time Lapse function
display is not selfie friendly
54
decent megapixels (16MP)
has built in flash
really wide (27mm)
very long reach (810mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
heavier than competition (577 grams)
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Landscape photography highlights
Sony HX100V Landscape photography highlights
47
decently wide (23mm)
good maximum aperture (f)
screen larger than average (4.8")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
no manual exposure
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
does not have Time Lapse function
47
focusing manually
really wide (27mm)
decent sized screen (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16MP)
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G as a Vlogging camera
Sony HX100V as a Vlogging camera
37
decently wide (23mm)
good maximum aperture (f)
touchscreen functionality
built in image stabilization (Optical)
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than others in class (305g)
display is not selfie friendly
does not have mic jack
25
really wide (27mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is not selfie friendly
doesn't have mic jack
heavier than competition (577g)
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Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G vs Sony HX100V Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G and Sony HX100V
 Samsung Galaxy Camera 3GSony Cyber-shot DSC-HX100V
General Information
Brand Samsung Sony
Model type Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX100V
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2012-08-29 2011-10-21
Body design Compact SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Processor 1.4GHz Quad-Core BIONZ
Sensor type BSI-CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 16MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution - 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 23-481mm (20.9x) 27-810mm (30.0x)
Maximal aperture - f/2.8-5.6
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Tilting
Screen sizing 4.8 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 0k dot 921k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen technology 308 ppi, HD Super Clear Touch Display XtraFine LCD display with TruBlack technology
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Features
Minimum shutter speed - 30 seconds
Fastest shutter speed - 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed - 10.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance no built-in flash 12.70 m
Flash settings no built-in flash Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 1920 x 1080 (60fps), 1440 x 1080 (30fps), 1280 x 720 (30fps), 640 x 480 (30fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB none USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS BuiltIn BuiltIn
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 305 grams (0.67 lb) 577 grams (1.27 lb)
Dimensions 129 x 71 x 19mm (5.1" x 2.8" x 0.7") 122 x 87 x 93mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 3.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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-FH50
Self timer - Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse feature
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 Single Single
Launch cost $606 $429