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Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G vs Sony HX7V

Portability
90
Imaging
39
Features
44
Overall
41
Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX7V front
Portability
92
Imaging
39
Features
37
Overall
38

Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G vs Sony HX7V 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
  • Revealed August 2012
Sony HX7V
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 125 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-250mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
  • 208g - 102 x 58 x 29mm
  • Released July 2011
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Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G vs Sony HX7V Overview

Below is a thorough overview of the Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G and Sony HX7V, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Samsung and Sony. The image resolution of the Galaxy Camera 3G (16MP) and the HX7V (16MP) is pretty close and they enjoy the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The Galaxy Camera 3G was introduced 14 months later than the HX7V which makes the cameras a generation apart from one another. The two cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a quick view of how the Galaxy Camera 3G scores vs the HX7V with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G over the Sony HX7V

 Galaxy Camera 3G HX7V 
ReleasedAugust 2012July 2011More recent by 14 months
Screen dimension4.8"3"Bigger screen (+1.8")
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Sony HX7V over the Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G

 HX7V Galaxy Camera 3G 
Screen resolution921k0kCrisper screen (+921k dot)

Common features in the Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G and Sony HX7V

 Galaxy Camera 3G HX7V 
Manually focus Lack of manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen No selfie screen

Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G vs Sony HX7V Physical Comparison

In case you're intending to lug around your camera regularly, you're going to have to think about its weight and volume. The Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G offers external measurements of 129mm x 71mm x 19mm (5.1" x 2.8" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 305 grams (0.67 lbs) while the Sony HX7V has sizing of 102mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") and a weight of 208 grams (0.46 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you select at that time. Underneath is the front view dimension comparison of the Galaxy Camera 3G vs the HX7V.

Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G vs Sony HX7V size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Galaxy Camera 3G and HX7V is 90 and 92 respectively.

Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G vs Sony HX7V top view buttons comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G vs Sony HX7V Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it's hard to see the contrast in sensor measurements simply by researching specifications. The graphic here might offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the Galaxy Camera 3G and HX7V.

To sum up, both of those cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements and the same MP therefore you can expect comparable quality of pictures but you will want to factor the age of the cameras into account. The more modern Galaxy Camera 3G is going to have an advantage when it comes to sensor tech.

Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G vs Sony HX7V sensor size comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G vs Sony HX7V Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G vs Sony HX7V Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G
Portrait photography with Sony HX7V
30
good resolution (16MP)
lack of manual focus
lack of manual mode
external flash not possible
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
30
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not available
no external flash support
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Street photography factors
Sony HX7V Street photography factors
61
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (305g)
fixed screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
56
has image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G
Sports photography with Sony HX7V
44
incredible zoom range (23-481mm 20.9 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
lack of shutter priority mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
39
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Travel photography information
Sony HX7V Travel photography information
72
lighter than competition in class (305 grams)
good resolution (16MP)
quite wide (23mm)
great reach (481mm)
great max aperture (f)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
display is not selfie friendly
67
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
really wide (25mm)
very long zoom (250mm)
no Timelapse function
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Landscape photography details
Sony HX7V Landscape photography details
47
quite wide (23mm)
great max aperture (f)
screen larger than average (4.8")
image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
lack of manual mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
42
really wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
manual mode not available
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
no Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Vlogging details
Sony HX7V Vlogging details
36
quite wide (23mm)
great max aperture (f)
touchscreen enabled
image stabilization (Optical)
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competition in class (305 grams)
display is not selfie friendly
doesn't have external mic support
32
really wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
no external microphone jack
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Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G vs Sony HX7V Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G and Sony HX7V
 Samsung Galaxy Camera 3GSony Cyber-shot DSC-HX7V
General Information
Company Samsung Sony
Model Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX7V
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2012-08-29 2011-07-19
Body design 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 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution - 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Min native ISO 100 125
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 23-481mm (20.9x) 25-250mm (10.0x)
Maximal aperture - f/3.5-5.5
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 4.8 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 0 thousand dot 921 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen tech 308 ppi, HD Super Clear Touch Display XtraFine LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed - 30 secs
Maximum shutter speed - 1/1600 secs
Continuous shooting speed - 10.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range no built-in flash 4.80 m
Flash settings no built-in flash Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB none USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS BuiltIn BuiltIn
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 305g (0.67 lb) 208g (0.46 lb)
Dimensions 129 x 71 x 19mm (5.1" x 2.8" x 0.7") 102 x 58 x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 model - NP-BG1
Self timer - Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse recording
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 One One
Launch cost $606 $499