Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G vs Sony QX10

Its time to look more closely at the Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G and Sony QX10, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Lens-style by companies Samsung and Sony. The image resolution of the Galaxy Camera 3G (16MP) and the QX10 (18MP) is relatively similar and both cameras offer the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The Galaxy Camera 3G was unveiled 12 months before the QX10 which means that they are both of a similar generation. Both cameras have different body design with the Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G being a Compact camera and the Sony QX10 being a Lens-style camera.

Before we go straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a brief view of how the Galaxy Camera 3G matches up against the QX10 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-QX10. The full galleries are available at Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Gallery and Sony QX10 Gallery.

For anybody who is planning to carry your camera often, you will need to factor in its weight and size. The Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G has got outside 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 QX10 has specifications of 62mm x 62mm x 33mm (2.4" x 2.4" x 1.3") with a weight of 105 grams (0.23 lbs).

Examine the Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G and Sony QX10 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you have at the time. Underneath is a front view proportions comparison of the Galaxy Camera 3G compared to the QX10.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Galaxy Camera 3G and QX10 is 90 and 96 respectively.

Quite often, it can be hard to imagine the difference between sensor sizing just by reviewing a spec sheet. The graphic underneath should offer you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the Galaxy Camera 3G and QX10.

Clearly, both the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit different resolution. You should count on the Sony QX10 to offer you extra detail having an extra 2MP. Higher resolution will let you crop pictures more aggressively. The older Galaxy Camera 3G is going to be behind in sensor innovation.