Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G vs Sony HX20V

Below is a detailed analysis of the Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G versus Sony HX20V, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by competitors Samsung and Sony. The sensor resolution of the Galaxy Camera 3G (16MP) and the HX20V (18MP) is relatively well matched and both cameras offer the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The Galaxy Camera 3G was unveiled 2 months later than the HX20V and they are both of a similar age. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before diving into a more detailed comparison, here is a simple view of how the Galaxy Camera 3G matches up versus the HX20V for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX20V. The full galleries are available at Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Gallery & Sony HX20V Gallery.

For those who are going to lug around your camera regularly, you will need to consider its weight and measurements. The Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G has got physical measurements of 129mm x 71mm x 19mm (5.1" x 2.8" x 0.7") with a weight of 305 grams (0.67 lbs) and the Sony HX20V has proportions of 107mm x 62mm x 35mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.4") accompanied by a weight of 254 grams (0.56 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you have attached at that moment. Here is a front view physical size comparison of the Galaxy Camera 3G versus the HX20V.

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the Galaxy Camera 3G and HX20V is 90 and 90 respectively.

Often, it can be difficult to imagine the contrast between sensor measurements merely by checking specifications. The graphic here should give you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the Galaxy Camera 3G and HX20V.

Plainly, both cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit different resolution. You can count on the Sony HX20V to give you greater detail having an extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will allow you to crop photographs way more aggressively.