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Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G vs Sony HX90V

Portability
90
Imaging
40
Features
44
Overall
41
Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX90V front
Portability
91
Imaging
44
Features
63
Overall
51

Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G vs Sony HX90V 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 HX90V
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 80 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-720mm (F3.5-6.4) lens
  • 245g - 102 x 58 x 36mm
  • Released April 2015
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Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G vs Sony HX90V Overview

Lets look more in depth at the Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G vs Sony HX90V, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by companies Samsung and Sony. The sensor resolution of the Galaxy Camera 3G (16MP) and the HX90V (18MP) is fairly comparable and both cameras offer the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The Galaxy Camera 3G was revealed 3 years before the HX90V which is a fairly significant gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before getting right into a complete comparison, here is a simple summary of how the Galaxy Camera 3G grades against the HX90V when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G over the Sony HX90V

 Galaxy Camera 3G HX90V 
Display dimensions4.8"3"Larger display (+1.8")
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Sony HX90V over the Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G

 HX90V Galaxy Camera 3G 
ReleasedApril 2015August 2012Newer by 31 months
Manual focus Very exact focus
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display resolution921k0kClearer display (+921k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies

Common features in the Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G and Sony HX90V

 Galaxy Camera 3G HX90V 

Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G vs Sony HX90V Physical Comparison

In case you're planning to travel with your camera regularly, you will need to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G provides outer measurements of 129mm x 71mm x 19mm (5.1" x 2.8" x 0.7") with a weight of 305 grams (0.67 lbs) whilst the Sony HX90V has dimensions of 102mm x 58mm x 36mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.4") and a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs).

Analyze the Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G vs Sony HX90V in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are using at that moment. Here is a front view overall size comparison of the Galaxy Camera 3G compared to the HX90V.

Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G vs Sony HX90V size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the Galaxy Camera 3G and HX90V is 90 and 91 respectively.

Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G vs Sony HX90V top view buttons comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G vs Sony HX90V Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it's hard to see the difference in sensor dimensions purely by seeing specifications. The pic underneath should provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the Galaxy Camera 3G and HX90V.

Plainly, the 2 cameras have the same sensor dimensions but not the same megapixels. You should anticipate the Sony HX90V to show more detail because of its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop images a bit more aggressively. The more aged Galaxy Camera 3G will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.

Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G vs Sony HX90V sensor size comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G vs Sony HX90V Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G vs Sony HX90V Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G as a Portrait photography camera
Sony HX90V as a Portrait photography camera
30
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
lack of manual mode
can't use external flash
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
46
you can focus manually
good megapixels (18 megapixels)
includes face detect focus
external flash not possible
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Street photography details
Sony HX90V Street photography details
61
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors (305g)
screen is fixed
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
70
has a tilting screen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (245 grams)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G
Sports photography with Sony HX90V
45
incredible zoom range (23-481mm 20.9 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
no shutter priority
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
57
incredible zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (18 megapixels)
includes tracking focus
great battery (360 CIPA)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G
Travel photography with Sony HX90V
72
lighter than competitors (305 grams)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
fairly wide (23mm)
very long reach (481mm)
good maximum aperture (f)
missing Timelapse mode
display is not selfie friendly
76
great battery (360 CIPA)
lighter than competition (245 grams)
good megapixels (18MP)
flash built-in
screen is selfie friendly
relatively wide (24mm)
great zoom (720mm)
no Timelapse function
slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Landscape photography details
Sony HX90V Landscape photography details
47
fairly wide (23mm)
good maximum aperture (f)
very good size screen (4.8 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
lack of manual mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
missing Timelapse mode
53
you can focus manually
relatively wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (18 megapixels)
great battery (360 CIPA)
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
no Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Vlogging details
Sony HX90V Vlogging details
37
fairly wide (23mm)
good maximum aperture (f)
touch screen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competitors (305 grams)
display is not selfie friendly
missing microphone jack
75
relatively wide (24mm)
screen is selfie friendly
built in image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competition (245g)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
no microphone support
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Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G vs Sony HX90V Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G and Sony HX90V
 Samsung Galaxy Camera 3GSony Cyber-shot DSC-HX90V
General Information
Brand Samsung Sony
Model Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX90V
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2012-08-29 2015-04-14
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor 1.4GHz Quad-Core Bionz X
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 - 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution - 4896 x 3672
Highest native ISO 3200 12800
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 23-481mm (20.9x) 24-720mm (30.0x)
Maximum aperture - f/3.5-6.4
Macro focus distance - 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Tilting
Display size 4.8" 3"
Display resolution 0 thousand dots 921 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display tech 308 ppi, HD Super Clear Touch Display -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 638 thousand dots
Viewfinder coverage - 100%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.5x
Features
Slowest shutter speed - 30 secs
Maximum shutter speed - 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting rate - 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range no built-in flash 5.40 m (with Auto ISO)
Flash settings no built-in flash Auto, flash on, slow sync, flash off, rear sync
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance 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 (60p, 60i, 30p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (30p)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 AVCHD, XAVC S
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB none USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS BuiltIn BuiltIn
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 305 gr (0.67 lbs) 245 gr (0.54 lbs)
Physical dimensions 129 x 71 x 19mm (5.1" x 2.8" x 0.7") 102 x 58 x 36mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.4")
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 life - 360 photographs
Battery style - Battery Pack
Battery model - NP-BX1
Self timer - Yes
Time lapse feature
Type of storage micro SD/micro SDHC/micro SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo
Card slots 1 1
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