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Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G vs Sony HX10V

Portability
90
Imaging
39
Features
44
Overall
41
Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX10V front
Portability
91
Imaging
42
Features
46
Overall
43

Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G vs Sony HX10V 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 HX10V
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-400mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 234g - 105 x 60 x 34mm
  • Revealed February 2012
  • Refreshed by Sony HX20V
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Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G vs Sony HX10V Overview

Lets look a little more in depth at the Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G and Sony HX10V, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by companies Samsung and Sony. The resolution of the Galaxy Camera 3G (16MP) and the HX10V (18MP) is fairly comparable and both cameras provide the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The Galaxy Camera 3G was launched 7 months later than the HX10V so they are both of a similar generation. The two cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before going into a in depth comparison, here is a simple highlight of how the Galaxy Camera 3G grades versus the HX10V for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G over the Sony HX10V

 Galaxy Camera 3G HX10V 
RevealedAugust 2012February 2012More recent by 7 months
Display size4.8"3"Larger display (+1.8")
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Sony HX10V over the Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G

 HX10V Galaxy Camera 3G 
Display resolution922k0kSharper display (+922k dot)

Common features in the Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G and Sony HX10V

 Galaxy Camera 3G HX10V 
Focus manually No manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen

Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G vs Sony HX10V Physical Comparison

If you're aiming to lug around your camera, you're going to have to consider its weight and size. The Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G has got physical measurements 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 HX10V has specifications of 105mm x 60mm x 34mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") having a weight of 234 grams (0.52 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are employing at the time. Following is a front view scale comparison of the Galaxy Camera 3G and the HX10V.

Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G vs Sony HX10V size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Galaxy Camera 3G and HX10V is 90 and 91 respectively.

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Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G vs Sony HX10V Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it is very hard to visualize the difference in sensor measurements just by seeing a spec sheet. The photograph underneath should give you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the Galaxy Camera 3G and HX10V.

Clearly, both of these cameras come with the identical sensor size but different resolution. You should anticipate the Sony HX10V to produce greater detail utilizing its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will enable you to crop pics a good deal more aggressively. The newer Galaxy Camera 3G should have a benefit with regard to sensor tech.

Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G vs Sony HX10V sensor size comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G vs Sony HX10V Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G vs Sony HX10V Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Portrait photography features
Sony HX10V Portrait photography features
30
good resolution (16MP)
no manual focus
manual exposure not possible
can't use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
38
decent megapixels (18 megapixels)
offers face detection focus
no manual focus
can't use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G
Street photography with Sony HX10V
61
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average (305g)
screen is fixed
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
62
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (234 grams)
no articulating screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Sports photography advice
Sony HX10V Sports photography advice
44
amazing zoom range (23-481mm 20.9 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16MP)
no shutter priority mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
49
long zoom range (24-400mm 16.7 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (18 megapixels)
offers tracking autofocus
no shutter priority mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Travel photography highlights
Sony HX10V Travel photography highlights
72
lighter than average (305 grams)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
fairly wide (23mm)
great zoom (481mm)
fast max aperture (f)
does not have Time Lapse recording
display isn't selfie friendly
69
lighter than competition (234g)
decent megapixels (18MP)
flash built-in
pretty wide (24mm)
very long reach (400mm)
lack of Timelapse function
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Landscape photography features
Sony HX10V Landscape photography features
47
fairly wide (23mm)
fast max aperture (f)
screen larger than average (4.8 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
manual exposure not possible
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
does not have Time Lapse recording
45
pretty wide (24mm)
screen is a decent size (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (18 megapixels)
no manual focus
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
lack of Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Vlogging info
Sony HX10V Vlogging info
36
fairly wide (23mm)
fast max aperture (f)
built-in touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than average (305 grams)
display isn't selfie friendly
does not have mic socket
34
pretty wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detection focus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competition (234 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
lack of external microphone socket
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Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G vs Sony HX10V Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G and Sony HX10V
 Samsung Galaxy Camera 3GSony Cyber-shot DSC-HX10V
General Information
Make Samsung Sony
Model type Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX10V
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2012-08-29 2012-02-28
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip 1.4GHz Quad-Core BIONZ
Sensor type BSI-CMOS BSI-CMOS
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 16 megapixel 18 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution - 4896 x 3672
Maximum native ISO 3200 12800
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
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) 24-400mm (16.7x)
Max aperture - f/3.3-5.9
Macro focusing distance - 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 4.8" 3"
Screen resolution 0k dots 922k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen tech 308 ppi, HD Super Clear Touch Display XtraFine TruBlack TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed - 30 secs
Highest shutter speed - 1/1600 secs
Continuous shooting rate - 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance no built-in flash 5.30 m
Flash settings no built-in flash Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB none USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS BuiltIn BuiltIn
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 305g (0.67 lb) 234g (0.52 lb)
Physical dimensions 129 x 71 x 19mm (5.1" x 2.8" x 0.7") 105 x 60 x 34mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3")
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 life - 320 photographs
Battery type - Battery Pack
Battery ID - NP-BG1
Self timer - Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse recording
Storage type micro SD/micro SDHC/micro SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo
Card slots One One
Cost at launch $606 $616