Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G vs Sony HX99

Lets look a bit more in depth at the Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G and Sony HX99, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by brands Samsung and Sony. The resolution of the Galaxy Camera 3G (16MP) and the HX99 (18MP) is relatively comparable but the Galaxy Camera 3G (1/2.3") and HX99 (1/2.3-inch) offer totally different sensor dimensions.

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The Galaxy Camera 3G was released 7 years prior to the HX99 and that is a fairly large gap as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before we go into a thorough comparison, here is a short summary of how the Galaxy Camera 3G matches up versus the HX99 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX99. The complete galleries are provided at Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Gallery and Sony HX99 Gallery.

For anybody who is looking to lug around your camera frequently, you will have to take into account its weight and proportions. The Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G enjoys outer dimensions of 129mm x 71mm x 19mm (5.1" x 2.8" x 0.7") with a weight of 305 grams (0.67 lbs) while the Sony HX99 has measurements of 102mm x 58mm x 36mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.4") with a weight of 242 grams (0.53 lbs).

See the Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G and Sony HX99 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Here is a front view physical size comparison of the Galaxy Camera 3G and the HX99.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Galaxy Camera 3G and HX99 is 90 and 91 respectively.

Sometimes, it is hard to visualise the contrast in sensor measurements only by seeing technical specs. The photograph underneath might provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the Galaxy Camera 3G and HX99.

As you have seen, both of the cameras provide different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The Galaxy Camera 3G featuring a bigger sensor will make achieving shallow depth of field less difficult and the Sony HX99 will show more detail as a result of its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also let you crop pictures more aggressively. The older Galaxy Camera 3G will be disadvantaged in sensor technology.