Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G vs Sony HX200V

In this write-up, we will be reviewing the Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G versus Sony HX200V, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by manufacturers Samsung and Sony. The sensor resolution of the Galaxy Camera 3G (16MP) and the HX200V (18MP) is relatively similar and they feature the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The Galaxy Camera 3G was announced 4 months later than the HX200V so they are both of a similar age. Both cameras offer different body type with the Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G being a Compact camera and the Sony HX200V being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before diving in to a more detailed comparison, below is a quick overview of how the Galaxy Camera 3G scores vs the HX200V with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX200V. The whole galleries are viewable at Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Gallery & Sony HX200V Gallery.

For anybody who is looking to carry your camera regularly, you're going to have to factor its weight and volume. The Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G comes with outside dimensions of 129mm x 71mm x 19mm (5.1" x 2.8" x 0.7") having a weight of 305 grams (0.67 lbs) whilst the Sony HX200V has sizing of 122mm x 87mm x 93mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 3.7") and a weight of 583 grams (1.29 lbs).

Compare the Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G versus Sony HX200V in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. The following is the front view size comparison of the Galaxy Camera 3G compared to the HX200V.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Galaxy Camera 3G and HX200V is 90 and 66 respectively.

Quite often, it's hard to see the contrast between sensor sizing merely by going over technical specs. The photograph below may give you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the Galaxy Camera 3G and HX200V.

As you have seen, both of these cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same resolution. You can count on the Sony HX200V to offer you more detail with its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will help you crop photographs a little more aggressively.