Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G vs Sony RX10 III
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Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G vs Sony RX10 III Key Specs
(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
(Full Review)
- 20MP - 1" Sensor
- 3" Tilting Screen
- ISO 125 - 12800 (Push to 25600)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 3840 x 2160 video
- 24-600mm (F2.4-4.0) lens
- 1051g - 133 x 94 x 127mm
- Introduced March 2016
- Succeeded the Sony RX10 II
- Renewed by Sony RX10 IV
Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G vs Sony RX10 III Overview
On this page, we will be looking at the Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G versus Sony RX10 III, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Large Sensor Superzoom by competitors Samsung and Sony. The sensor resolution of the Galaxy Camera 3G (16MP) and the RX10 III (20MP) is relatively well matched but the Galaxy Camera 3G (1/2.3") and RX10 III (1") boast different sensor measurements.
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next monthThe Galaxy Camera 3G was manufactured 4 years before the RX10 III which is quite a significant gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras have different body design with the Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G being a Compact camera and the Sony RX10 III being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.
Before diving into a full comparison, here is a quick highlight of how the Galaxy Camera 3G scores vs the RX10 III for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G vs Sony RX10 III Gallery
This is a preview of the gallery photos for Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX10 III. The entire galleries are viewable at Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Gallery and Sony RX10 III Gallery.
Reasons to pick Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G over the Sony RX10 III
Galaxy Camera 3G | RX10 III | |||
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Screen dimensions | 4.8" | 3" | Bigger screen (+1.8") | |
Touch friendly screen | Quickly navigate |
Reasons to pick Sony RX10 III over the Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G
RX10 III | Galaxy Camera 3G | |||
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Introduced | March 2016 | August 2012 | Newer by 43 months | |
Focus manually | More exact focusing | |||
Screen type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting screen | |
Screen resolution | 1229k | 0k | Crisper screen (+1229k dot) |
Common features in the Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G and Sony RX10 III
Galaxy Camera 3G | RX10 III | |||
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Selfie screen | Neither features selfie screen |
Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G vs Sony RX10 III Physical Comparison
When you are intending to travel with your camera, you will want to factor in its weight and volume. 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) and the Sony RX10 III has sizing of 133mm x 94mm x 127mm (5.2" x 3.7" x 5.0") and a weight of 1051 grams (2.32 lbs).
Check the Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G versus Sony RX10 III in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are employing at that moment. Below is a front view measurement comparison of the Galaxy Camera 3G and the RX10 III.
Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the Galaxy Camera 3G and RX10 III is 90 and 53 respectively.
Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G vs Sony RX10 III Sensor Comparison
In many cases, it is very difficult to visualize the gap between sensor dimensions only by looking at a spec sheet. The pic here might give you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the Galaxy Camera 3G and RX10 III.
Clearly, each of these cameras have different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The Galaxy Camera 3G featuring a tinier sensor is going to make shooting shallow DOF more difficult and the Sony RX10 III will give you more detail due to its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will allow you to crop pictures a bit more aggressively. The more aged Galaxy Camera 3G is going to be behind in sensor technology.
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Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G vs Sony RX10 III Specifications
Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX10 III | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Samsung | Sony |
Model type | Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX10 III |
Category | Small Sensor Superzoom | Large Sensor Superzoom |
Revealed | 2012-08-29 | 2016-03-29 |
Physical type | 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 measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 13.2 x 8.8mm |
Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 116.2mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16MP | 20MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | - | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Maximum resolution | - | 5472 x 3648 |
Maximum native ISO | 3200 | 12800 |
Maximum boosted ISO | - | 25600 |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 125 |
RAW format | ||
Minimum boosted ISO | - | 64 |
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
AF touch | ||
Continuous AF | ||
AF single | ||
AF tracking | ||
AF selectice | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
AF multi area | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detection AF | ||
Contract detection AF | ||
Phase detection AF | ||
Total focus points | - | 25 |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 23-481mm (20.9x) | 24-600mm (25.0x) |
Largest aperture | - | f/2.4-4.0 |
Macro focusing distance | - | 3cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 2.7 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Tilting |
Screen sizing | 4.8 inches | 3 inches |
Screen resolution | 0k dots | 1,229k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Screen tech | 308 ppi, HD Super Clear Touch Display | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | - | 2,359k dots |
Viewfinder coverage | - | 100 percent |
Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.7x |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | - | 30 seconds |
Highest shutter speed | - | 1/2000 seconds |
Highest silent shutter speed | - | 1/32000 seconds |
Continuous shooting rate | - | 14.0 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | no built-in flash | 10.80 m (at Auto ISO) |
Flash settings | no built-in flash | Auto, fill-flash, slow sync, rear sync, off |
External flash | ||
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 | 3840 x 2160 (30p, 25p, 24p), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 24p) ,1440 x 1080 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p) |
Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | 3840x2160 |
Video data format | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S |
Microphone port | ||
Headphone port | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | none | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | BuiltIn | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 305 gr (0.67 lbs) | 1051 gr (2.32 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 129 x 71 x 19mm (5.1" x 2.8" x 0.7") | 133 x 94 x 127mm (5.2" x 3.7" x 5.0") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around rating | not tested | 70 |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | 23.1 |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | 12.6 |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | 472 |
Other | ||
Battery life | - | 420 photos |
Form of battery | - | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | - | NP-FW50 |
Self timer | - | Yes (2 or 10 sec, continuous) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage type | micro SD/micro SDHC/micro SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo |
Card slots | One | One |
Pricing at launch | $606 | $1,398 |