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Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G vs Sony HX50V

Portability
90
Imaging
39
Features
44
Overall
41
Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX50V front
Portability
89
Imaging
44
Features
57
Overall
49

Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G vs Sony HX50V 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
  • Introduced August 2012
Sony HX50V
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Boost to 12800)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-720mm (F3.5 - 6.3) lens
  • 272g - 108 x 64 x 38mm
  • Revealed April 2013
  • Earlier Model is Sony HX30V
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Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G vs Sony HX50V Overview

Below is a complete review of the Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G and Sony HX50V, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by competitors Samsung and Sony. The resolution of the Galaxy Camera 3G (16MP) and the HX50V (20MP) is fairly close and they enjoy the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The Galaxy Camera 3G was released 7 months before the HX50V which means that they are both of a similar generation. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before going straight into a full comparison, below is a quick overview of how the Galaxy Camera 3G scores versus the HX50V in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G over the Sony HX50V

 Galaxy Camera 3G HX50V 
Display sizing4.8"3"Larger display (+1.8")
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Sony HX50V over the Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G

 HX50V Galaxy Camera 3G 
RevealedApril 2013August 2012More recent by 7 months
Manually focus More accurate focusing
Display resolution921k0kCrisper display (+921k dot)

Common features in the Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G and Sony HX50V

 Galaxy Camera 3G HX50V 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen

Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G vs Sony HX50V Physical Comparison

For anybody who is aiming to lug around your camera regularly, you will have to factor its weight and dimensions. The Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G provides external 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 HX50V has dimensions of 108mm x 64mm x 38mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.5") along with a weight of 272 grams (0.60 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you choose during that time. Here is the front view sizing comparison of the Galaxy Camera 3G against the HX50V.

Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G vs Sony HX50V size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Galaxy Camera 3G and HX50V is 90 and 89 respectively.

Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G vs Sony HX50V top view buttons comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G vs Sony HX50V Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, its tough to visualize the contrast in sensor measurements simply by viewing technical specs. The visual below may offer you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the Galaxy Camera 3G and HX50V.

As you can tell, the 2 cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but different MP. You should anticipate the Sony HX50V to result in greater detail as a result of its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also let you crop pics far more aggressively. The older Galaxy Camera 3G will be behind with regard to sensor tech.

Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G vs Sony HX50V sensor size comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G vs Sony HX50V Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G vs Sony HX50V Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Portrait photography factors
Sony HX50V Portrait photography factors
30
MP count good (16 megapixels)
manual focus not available
manual exposure not possible
can't use external flash
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
50
focusing manually
good resolution (20MP)
supports face detection autofocus
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G as a Street photography camera
Sony HX50V as a Street photography camera
61
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average (305 grams)
no articulating screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
61
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average (272 grams)
screen is fixed
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G as a Sports photography camera
Sony HX50V as a Sports photography camera
44
excellent zoom range (23-481mm 20.9 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16MP)
no shutter priority
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
57
long zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (20 megapixels)
supports tracking autofocus
great battery pack (400 shots)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Travel photography information
Sony HX50V Travel photography information
72
lighter than average (305 grams)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
decently wide (23mm)
very long zoom (481mm)
good max aperture (f)
lack of Time Lapse function
display isn't selfie friendly
71
great battery pack (400 shots)
lighter than average (272g)
good resolution (20MP)
flash built-in
relatively wide (24mm)
great zoom (720mm)
no Time Lapse recording
does not feature selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f3.5 )
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G
Landscape photography with Sony HX50V
47
decently wide (23mm)
good max aperture (f)
lovely big screen (4.8")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
manual focus not available
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
manual exposure not possible
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
lack of Time Lapse function
53
focusing manually
relatively wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (20MP)
great battery pack (400 per charge)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5 )
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
no Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Vlogging features
Sony HX50V Vlogging features
36
decently wide (23mm)
good max aperture (f)
touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
high video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than average (305 grams)
display isn't selfie friendly
lack of external mic jack
34
relatively wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection autofocus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than average (272g)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5 )
does not feature selfie friendly display
no external mic jack
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Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G vs Sony HX50V Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G and Sony HX50V
 Samsung Galaxy Camera 3GSony Cyber-shot DSC-HX50V
General Information
Manufacturer Samsung Sony
Model Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX50V
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2012-08-29 2013-04-24
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by 1.4GHz Quad-Core -
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 surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 20MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution - 5184 x 2920
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Highest enhanced ISO - 12800
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 23-481mm (20.9x) 24-720mm (30.0x)
Maximum aperture - f/3.5 - 6.3
Macro focus distance - 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 4.8" 3"
Display resolution 0k dot 921k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display technology 308 ppi, HD Super Clear Touch Display XtraFine LCD display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic (optional)
Features
Min shutter speed - 30s
Max shutter speed - 1/4000s
Continuous shutter speed - 10.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range no built-in flash 5.60 m
Flash modes no built-in flash Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync, Rear Sync, Advanced Flash
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
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 data format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic input
Headphone input
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) 272g (0.60 pounds)
Dimensions 129 x 71 x 19mm (5.1" x 2.8" x 0.7") 108 x 64 x 38mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.5")
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 - 400 photos
Type of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model - NP-BX1
Self timer - Yes (2 or 10 sec)
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
Pricing at release $606 $439