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Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G vs Sony HX30V

Portability
90
Imaging
39
Features
44
Overall
41
Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX30V front
Portability
90
Imaging
42
Features
50
Overall
45

Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G vs Sony HX30V Key Specs

Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 4.8" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 23-481mm (F) lens
  • 305g - 129 x 71 x 19mm
  • Released August 2012
Sony HX30V
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-500mm (F3.2-5.8) lens
  • 254g - 107 x 62 x 35mm
  • Released February 2012
  • Earlier Model is Sony HX20V
  • Later Model is Sony HX50V
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Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G vs Sony HX30V Overview

Here, we are looking at the Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G versus Sony HX30V, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by companies Samsung and Sony. The resolution of the Galaxy Camera 3G (16MP) and the HX30V (18MP) is very similar and both cameras posses the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The Galaxy Camera 3G was manufactured 7 months later than the HX30V which means that they are both of a similar generation. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before diving into a comprehensive comparison, here is a simple summation of how the Galaxy Camera 3G grades vs the HX30V in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G over the Sony HX30V

 Galaxy Camera 3G HX30V 
ReleasedAugust 2012February 2012More recent by 7 months
Display size4.8"3"Larger display (+1.8")
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Sony HX30V over the Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G

 HX30V Galaxy Camera 3G 
Manual focus Dial accurate focusing
Display resolution922k0kCrisper display (+922k dot)

Common features in the Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G and Sony HX30V

 Galaxy Camera 3G HX30V 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen

Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G vs Sony HX30V Physical Comparison

For those who are intending to lug around your camera frequently, you will want to consider its weight and size. The Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G offers external dimensions of 129mm x 71mm x 19mm (5.1" x 2.8" x 0.7") along with a weight of 305 grams (0.67 lbs) whilst the Sony HX30V has specifications of 107mm x 62mm x 35mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.4") along with a weight of 254 grams (0.56 lbs).

Take a look at the Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G versus Sony HX30V in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are employing during that time. Underneath is a front view sizing comparison of the Galaxy Camera 3G versus the HX30V.

Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G vs Sony HX30V size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the Galaxy Camera 3G and HX30V is 90 and 90 respectively.

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Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G vs Sony HX30V Sensor Comparison

Often, it's difficult to picture the gap between sensor measurements merely by reviewing specs. The graphic here might provide you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the Galaxy Camera 3G and HX30V.

All in all, both of these cameras come with the identical sensor size but different megapixels. You should expect to see the Sony HX30V to offer you more detail due to its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also help you crop pics a good deal more aggressively. The younger Galaxy Camera 3G should have a benefit with regard to sensor tech.

Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G vs Sony HX30V sensor size comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G vs Sony HX30V Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G vs Sony HX30V Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G as a Portrait photography camera
Sony HX30V as a Portrait photography camera
30
resolution is good (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
no external flash support
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
45
manual focus
megapixel count good (18MP)
provides face detect autofocus
external flash not possible
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G
Street photography with Sony HX30V
61
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (305g)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
61
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (254 grams)
no moving screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G
Sports photography with Sony HX30V
44
great zoom range (23-481mm 20.9 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
49
amazing zoom range (25-500mm 20.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (18MP)
provides tracking focus
no shutter priority mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Travel photography information
Sony HX30V Travel photography information
72
lighter than competition (305g)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
relatively wide (23mm)
long reach (481mm)
very good maximum aperture (f)
does not have Timelapse function
doesn't have selfie friendly display
69
lighter than competition in class (254 grams)
megapixel count good (18MP)
has built in flash
quite wide (25mm)
long zoom (500mm)
does not have Timelapse function
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Landscape photography advice
Sony HX30V Landscape photography advice
47
relatively wide (23mm)
very good maximum aperture (f)
big screen (4.8 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
no manual control
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
does not have Timelapse function
50
manual focus
quite wide (25mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (18 megapixels)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
does not have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Vlogging highlights
Sony HX30V Vlogging highlights
36
relatively wide (23mm)
very good maximum aperture (f)
touchscreen capability
image stabilization (Optical)
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competition (305 grams)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
does not have external microphone port
34
quite wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competition in class (254g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
display isn't selfie friendly
does not have microphone port
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Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G vs Sony HX30V Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G and Sony HX30V
 Samsung Galaxy Camera 3GSony Cyber-shot DSC-HX30V
General Information
Company Samsung Sony
Model Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX30V
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2012-08-29 2012-02-28
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor 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 aliasing filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution - 4896 x 3672
Maximum native ISO 3200 12800
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 23-481mm (20.9x) 25-500mm (20.0x)
Highest aperture - f/3.2-5.8
Macro focus range - 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 4.8 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 0 thousand dot 922 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display tech 308 ppi, HD Super Clear Touch Display XtraFine TruBlack TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed - 30 seconds
Max shutter speed - 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shutter speed - 10.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range no built-in flash 7.10 m
Flash modes no built-in flash Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
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 format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB none USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS BuiltIn BuiltIn
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 305g (0.67 pounds) 254g (0.56 pounds)
Physical dimensions 129 x 71 x 19mm (5.1" x 2.8" x 0.7") 107 x 62 x 35mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.4")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life - 320 photographs
Style of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model - NP-BG1
Self timer - Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage micro SD/micro SDHC/micro SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots One One
Price at release $606 $420