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Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G vs Sony QX30

Portability
90
Imaging
40
Features
44
Overall
41
Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-QX30 front
Portability
91
Imaging
45
Features
37
Overall
41

Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G vs Sony QX30 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 QX30
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • " Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-720mm (F3.5-6.3) lens
  • 193g - 68 x 65 x 58mm
  • Announced September 2014
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Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G vs Sony QX30 Overview

Here, we will be comparing the Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G vs Sony QX30, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Lens-style by brands Samsung and Sony. The resolution of the Galaxy Camera 3G (16MP) and the QX30 (20MP) is relatively well matched and both cameras boast the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The Galaxy Camera 3G was launched 24 months earlier than the QX30 which makes them a generation apart from one another. The two cameras feature different body design with the Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G being a Compact camera and the Sony QX30 being a Lens-style camera.

Before getting right into a full comparison, here is a brief introduction of how the Galaxy Camera 3G grades versus the QX30 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G over the Sony QX30

 Galaxy Camera 3G QX30 
Screen size4.8""Bigger screen (+4.8")

Reasons to pick Sony QX30 over the Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G

 QX30 Galaxy Camera 3G 
AnnouncedSeptember 2014August 2012Fresher by 24 months

Common features in the Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G and Sony QX30

 Galaxy Camera 3G QX30 
Manually focus Lack of manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution0k0kSame screen resolution
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G vs Sony QX30 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is aiming to carry your camera frequently, you will want to consider its weight and dimensions. The Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G features physical 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 QX30 has dimensions of 68mm x 65mm x 58mm (2.7" x 2.6" x 2.3") having a weight of 193 grams (0.43 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you select at that time. The following is a front view sizing comparison of the Galaxy Camera 3G against the QX30.

Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G vs Sony QX30 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Galaxy Camera 3G and QX30 is 90 and 91 respectively.

Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G vs Sony QX30 top view buttons comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G vs Sony QX30 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it's difficult to visualize the contrast between sensor sizing purely by looking at technical specs. The visual underneath will give you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the Galaxy Camera 3G and QX30.

As you can tell, both the cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit different resolution. You should count on the Sony QX30 to give greater detail utilizing its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will enable you to crop shots way more aggressively. The older Galaxy Camera 3G is going to be disadvantaged in sensor tech.

Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G vs Sony QX30 sensor size comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G vs Sony QX30 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G vs Sony QX30 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Portrait photography highlights
Sony QX30 Portrait photography highlights
30
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
manual focus not available
lack of manual exposure
can't use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
38
MP count decent (20MP)
includes face detect focusing
lack of manual focus
lack of manual exposure
can't use external flash
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G
Street photography with Sony QX30
61
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average in class (305g)
no moving screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
62
has image stabilization (Optical)
provides focus via touch
screen does not articulate
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G
Sports photography with Sony QX30
45
long zoom range (23-481mm 20.9 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
47
excellent zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (20 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
low battery life (200 CIPA)
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G as a Travel photography camera
Sony QX30 as a Travel photography camera
72
lighter than average in class (305g)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
rather wide (23mm)
very long reach (481mm)
very good max aperture (f)
does not have Time Lapse function
screen is not selfie friendly
65
provides focus via touch
MP count decent (20MP)
reasonably wide (24mm)
very long zoom (720mm)
no Time Lapse mode
low battery life (200 shots)
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G as a Landscape photography camera
Sony QX30 as a Landscape photography camera
47
rather wide (23mm)
very good max aperture (f)
very good size screen (4.8")
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
lack of manual exposure
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
does not have Time Lapse function
39
reasonably wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (20 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is somewhat small ( inch)
lack of manual exposure
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
low battery life (200 CIPA)
no Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Vlogging factors
Sony QX30 Vlogging factors
37
rather wide (23mm)
very good max aperture (f)
screen is touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
good video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than average in class (305 grams)
screen is not selfie friendly
does not have mic port
35
reasonably wide (24mm)
touchscreen enabled
has image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect focusing
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
no mic port
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Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G vs Sony QX30 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G and Sony QX30
 Samsung Galaxy Camera 3GSony Cyber-shot DSC-QX30
General Information
Brand Name Samsung Sony
Model Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Sony Cyber-shot DSC-QX30
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Lens-style
Revealed 2012-08-29 2014-09-03
Body design Compact Lens-style
Sensor Information
Processor 1.4GHz Quad-Core Bionz X
Sensor type BSI-CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 20MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio - 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution - 5184 x 3888
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 23-481mm (20.9x) 24-720mm (30.0x)
Max aperture - f/3.5-6.3
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 4.8" -
Resolution of screen 0k dot 0k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen technology 308 ppi, HD Super Clear Touch Display -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed - 4 seconds
Fastest shutter speed - 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shutter speed - 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range no built-in flash no built-in flash
Flash modes no built-in flash None
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 1920 x 1080 (60p, 30p)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB none USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS BuiltIn None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 305g (0.67 lbs) 193g (0.43 lbs)
Physical dimensions 129 x 71 x 19mm (5.1" x 2.8" x 0.7") 68 x 65 x 58mm (2.7" x 2.6" x 2.3")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 - 200 photographs
Battery form - Battery Pack
Battery model - NP-BN,
Self timer - Yes (2, 10 secs)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage micro SD/micro SDHC/micro SDXC microSD, microSDHC, microSDXC, Memory Stick Micro
Storage slots Single Single
Pricing at release $606 $348