Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G vs Sony QX100

In this write-up, we will be analyzing the Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G versus Sony QX100, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Lens-style by companies Samsung and Sony. The sensor resolution of the Galaxy Camera 3G (16MP) and the QX100 (20MP) is pretty similar but the Galaxy Camera 3G (1/2.3") and QX100 (1") feature different sensor measurements.

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The Galaxy Camera 3G was introduced 12 months prior to the QX100 so they are of a similar generation. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G being a Compact camera and the Sony QX100 being a Lens-style camera.

Before delving straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a concise overview of how the Galaxy Camera 3G grades against the QX100 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-QX100. The whole galleries are provided at Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Gallery and Sony QX100 Gallery.

In case you're looking to travel with your camera, you'll have to factor in its weight and size. The Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G enjoys external measurements of 129mm x 71mm x 19mm (5.1" x 2.8" x 0.7") and a weight of 305 grams (0.67 lbs) whilst the Sony QX100 has specifications of 63mm x 63mm x 56mm (2.5" x 2.5" x 2.2") accompanied by a weight of 179 grams (0.39 lbs).

Analyze the Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G versus Sony QX100 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you choose during that time. Following is the front view overall size comparison of the Galaxy Camera 3G against the QX100.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the Galaxy Camera 3G and QX100 is 90 and 92 respectively.

Often, it can be tough to imagine the gap between sensor dimensions only by going over specs. The picture here should offer you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the Galaxy Camera 3G and QX100.

All in all, both cameras enjoy different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The Galaxy Camera 3G having a tinier sensor is going to make shooting shallow DOF harder and the Sony QX100 will offer you greater detail using its extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop photographs far more aggressively. The more aged Galaxy Camera 3G is going to be behind when it comes to sensor technology.