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Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G vs Sony RX10 III

Portability
90
Imaging
39
Features
44
Overall
41
Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX10 III front
Portability
53
Imaging
52
Features
77
Overall
62

Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G vs Sony RX10 III 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 RX10 III
(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
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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.

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The 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.

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

 Galaxy Camera 3G RX10 III 
Screen dimensions4.8"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 
IntroducedMarch 2016August 2012Newer by 43 months
Focus manually More exact focusing
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen resolution1229k0kCrisper screen (+1229k dot)

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

 Galaxy Camera 3G RX10 III 
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).

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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.

Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G vs Sony RX10 III size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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.

Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G vs Sony RX10 III sensor size comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G vs Sony RX10 III Screen and ViewFinder

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

Portrait Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Portrait photography highlights
Sony RX10 III Portrait photography highlights
30
MP count decent (16MP)
no manual focus
no manual exposure
can't use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
71
manual focus
MP count decent (20 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (1")
has face detection focus
exports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G as a Street photography camera
Sony RX10 III as a Street photography camera
61
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (305g)
no moving screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
64
tilting screen
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor size is nice (1")
exports RAW formats
environment sealing
more heavy than others (1,051 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Sports photography features
Sony RX10 III Sports photography features
44
amazing zoom range (23-481mm 20.9 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16MP)
lack of shutter priority mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
70
amazing zoom range (24-600mm 25.0 x zoom)
silent shooting (1/32,000 seconds)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (20 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (1")
has tracking autofocus
environment sealing
better than average battery power (420 per charge)
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G as a Travel photography camera
Sony RX10 III as a Travel photography camera
72
lighter than competition (305 grams)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
reasonably wide (23mm)
long zoom (481mm)
good max aperture (f)
missing Timelapse mode
screen isn't selfie friendly
55
better than average battery power (420 per charge)
environment sealing
MP count decent (20MP)
built-in flash
rather wide (24mm)
very long reach (600mm)
no Timelapse recording
more heavy than others (1,051g)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.4)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G
Landscape photography with Sony RX10 III
47
reasonably wide (23mm)
good max aperture (f)
screen larger than average (4.8")
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
no manual exposure
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
missing Timelapse mode
63
manual focus
rather wide (24mm)
screen size is decent (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (20 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (1")
exports RAW formats
environment sealing
better than average battery power (420 CIPA)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.4)
no Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G as a Vlogging camera
Sony RX10 III as a Vlogging camera
36
reasonably wide (23mm)
good max aperture (f)
built-in touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competition (305 grams)
screen isn't selfie friendly
missing external microphone jack
28
rather wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
has face detection focus
good video quality (3840 x 2160 pxls)
includes external microphone socket
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.4)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
more heavy than others (1,051g)
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Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G vs Sony RX10 III Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G and Sony RX10 III
 Samsung Galaxy Camera 3GSony Cyber-shot DSC-RX10 III
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