Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G vs Sony RX100 IV

Here is a comprehensive overview of the Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G versus Sony RX100 IV, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Large Sensor Compact by manufacturers Samsung and Sony. The image resolution of the Galaxy Camera 3G (16MP) and the RX100 IV (20MP) is relatively comparable but the Galaxy Camera 3G (1/2.3") and RX100 IV (1") possess different sensor size.

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The Galaxy Camera 3G was manufactured 3 years earlier than the RX100 IV and that is a fairly large gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras offer different body type with the Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G being a Compact camera and the Sony RX100 IV being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before we go in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a quick summary of how the Galaxy Camera 3G grades versus the RX100 IV in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 IV. The entire galleries are viewable at Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Gallery and Sony RX100 IV Gallery.

For anybody who is aiming to carry your camera regularly, you will want to think about its weight and measurements. The Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G features exterior dimensions of 129mm x 71mm x 19mm (5.1" x 2.8" x 0.7") with a weight of 305 grams (0.67 lbs) while the Sony RX100 IV has proportions of 102mm x 58mm x 41mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.6") accompanied by a weight of 298 grams (0.66 lbs).

See the Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G versus Sony RX100 IV in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you use at that time. Following is the front view size comparison of the Galaxy Camera 3G vs the RX100 IV.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Galaxy Camera 3G and RX100 IV is 90 and 89 respectively.

More often than not, its tough to imagine the contrast in sensor sizing purely by checking out a spec sheet. The photograph here will help provide you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the Galaxy Camera 3G and RX100 IV.

As you can see, both of these cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The Galaxy Camera 3G because of its smaller sensor is going to make shooting shallower depth of field more challenging and the Sony RX100 IV will provide extra detail due to its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will enable you to crop shots a little more aggressively. The older Galaxy Camera 3G will be disadvantaged in sensor technology.