Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G vs Sony RX10

Lets look a little more in depth at the Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G versus Sony RX10, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Large Sensor Superzoom by brands Samsung and Sony. The sensor resolution of the Galaxy Camera 3G (16MP) and the RX10 (20MP) is fairly comparable but the Galaxy Camera 3G (1/2.3") and RX10 (1") provide totally different sensor size.

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The Galaxy Camera 3G was announced 18 months prior to the RX10 making them a generation away from one another. Each of the cameras have different body design with the Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G being a Compact camera and the Sony RX10 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before we go into a detailed comparison, here is a brief summation of how the Galaxy Camera 3G grades against the RX10 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX10. The whole galleries are provided at Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Gallery and Sony RX10 Gallery.

If you're aiming to travel with your camera often, you are going to need to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G provides exterior measurements of 129mm x 71mm x 19mm (5.1" x 2.8" x 0.7") having a weight of 305 grams (0.67 lbs) and the Sony RX10 has dimensions of 129mm x 88mm x 102mm (5.1" x 3.5" x 4.0") with a weight of 813 grams (1.79 lbs).

Look at the Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G versus Sony RX10 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are working with at the time. Following is a front view measurement comparison of the Galaxy Camera 3G versus the RX10.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Galaxy Camera 3G and RX10 is 90 and 58 respectively.

Typically, it can be difficult to visualise the gap in sensor dimensions merely by seeing a spec sheet. The picture below might offer you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the Galaxy Camera 3G and RX10.

Clearly, the 2 cameras provide different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The Galaxy Camera 3G having a smaller sensor will make achieving shallow DOF harder and the Sony RX10 will provide extra detail with its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop photos more aggressively. The more aged Galaxy Camera 3G will be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.