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Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G vs Sony RX10

Portability
90
Imaging
39
Features
44
Overall
41
Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX10 front
Portability
58
Imaging
51
Features
76
Overall
61

Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G vs Sony RX10 Key Specs

Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 4.8" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 23-481mm (F) lens
  • 305g - 129 x 71 x 19mm
  • Launched August 2012
Sony RX10
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 125 - 12800 (Raise to 25600)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-200mm (F2.8) lens
  • 813g - 129 x 88 x 102mm
  • Introduced March 2014
  • Replacement is Sony RX10 II
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Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G vs Sony RX10 Overview

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.

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Reasons to pick Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G over the Sony RX10

 Galaxy Camera 3G RX10 
Display dimensions4.8"3"Larger display (+1.8")
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Sony RX10 over the Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G

 RX10 Galaxy Camera 3G 
IntroducedMarch 2014August 2012Newer by 18 months
Focus manually Very accurate focus
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display resolution1290k0kSharper display (+1290k dot)

Common features in the Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G and Sony RX10

 Galaxy Camera 3G RX10 
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen

Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G vs Sony RX10 Physical Comparison

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).

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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.

Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G vs Sony RX10 size comparison

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

Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G vs Sony RX10 top view buttons comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G vs Sony RX10 Sensor Comparison

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.

Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G vs Sony RX10 sensor size comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G vs Sony RX10 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G vs Sony RX10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Portrait photography features
Sony RX10 Portrait photography features
30
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
no manual focus
manual mode not possible
no external flash support
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
70
has manual focus
resolution is good (20 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (1")
supports face detection focusing
exports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Street photography factors
Sony RX10 Street photography factors
61
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (305g)
screen is fixed
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
72
has a tilting screen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor size is decent (1")
exports RAW formats
weather proofing
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Sports Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Sports photography information
Sony RX10 Sports photography information
44
great zoom range (23-481mm 20.9 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
no shutter priority
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
67
built in image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (20 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (1")
weather proofing
better than average battery power (420 shots)
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Travel photography information
Sony RX10 Travel photography information
72
lighter than competition in class (305g)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
reasonably wide (23mm)
long reach (481mm)
very good maximum aperture (f)
does not have Time Lapse function
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
58
better than average battery power (420 CIPA)
weather proofing
resolution is good (20MP)
flash built-in
relatively wide (24mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Landscape photography information
Sony RX10 Landscape photography information
47
reasonably wide (23mm)
very good maximum aperture (f)
big screen (4.8 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
manual mode not possible
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
does not have Time Lapse function
63
has manual focus
relatively wide (24mm)
good sized screen (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (20MP)
sensor size is decent (1")
exports RAW formats
weather proofing
better than average battery power (420 shots)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Vlogging details
Sony RX10 Vlogging details
36
reasonably wide (23mm)
very good maximum aperture (f)
touch screen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competition in class (305 grams)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
does not have external mic port
30
relatively wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection focusing
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
does have external mic jack
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
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Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G vs Sony RX10 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G and Sony RX10
 Samsung Galaxy Camera 3GSony Cyber-shot DSC-RX10
General Information
Brand Samsung Sony
Model type Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX10
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Large Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2012-08-29 2014-03-20
Body design Compact SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Chip 1.4GHz Quad-Core Bionz X
Sensor type BSI-CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 13.2 x 8.8mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 116.2mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 20MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio - 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution - 5472 x 3648
Max native ISO 3200 12800
Max boosted ISO - 25600
Minimum native ISO 100 125
RAW photos
Minimum boosted ISO - 80
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points - 25
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 23-481mm (20.9x) 24-200mm (8.3x)
Maximal aperture - f/2.8
Crop factor 5.8 2.7
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Tilting
Display diagonal 4.8 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 0 thousand dot 1,290 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display technology 308 ppi, HD Super Clear Touch Display WhiteMagic
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 1,440 thousand dot
Viewfinder coverage - 100%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.7x
Features
Lowest shutter speed - 30 seconds
Highest shutter speed - 1/3200 seconds
Continuous shooting speed - 10.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance no built-in flash 10.20 m
Flash modes no built-in flash Auto, fill-flash, slow sync, rear sync, off
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 24p) ,1440 x 1080 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB none USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS BuiltIn None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 305 gr (0.67 lbs) 813 gr (1.79 lbs)
Physical dimensions 129 x 71 x 19mm (5.1" x 2.8" x 0.7") 129 x 88 x 102mm (5.1" x 3.5" x 4.0")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested 69
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 22.9
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 12.6
DXO Low light rating not tested 474
Other
Battery life - 420 pictures
Style of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID - NP-FW50
Self timer - Yes (2 or 10 sec, continuous)
Time lapse feature
Storage media micro SD/micro SDHC/micro SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots One One
Retail price $606 $698