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Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G vs Sony RX100 VA

Portability
90
Imaging
40
Features
44
Overall
41
Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 V(A) front
Portability
89
Imaging
54
Features
77
Overall
63

Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G vs Sony RX100 VA 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
  • Announced August 2012
Sony RX100 VA
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 125 - 12800 (Raise to 25600)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 24-70mm (F1.8-2.8) lens
  • 299g - 102 x 58 x 41mm
  • Revealed July 2018
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Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G vs Sony RX100 VA Overview

Here, we will be analyzing the Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G and Sony RX100 VA, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Large Sensor Compact by manufacturers Samsung and Sony. The resolution of the Galaxy Camera 3G (16MP) and the RX100 VA (20MP) is relatively comparable but the Galaxy Camera 3G (1/2.3") and RX100 VA (1") provide different sensor sizing.

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The Galaxy Camera 3G was revealed 6 years prior to the RX100 VA which is a fairly significant difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G being a Compact camera and the Sony RX100 VA being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before delving straight to a full comparison, here is a simple summation of how the Galaxy Camera 3G matches up versus the RX100 VA for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G over the Sony RX100 VA

 Galaxy Camera 3G RX100 VA 
Screen size4.8"3"Bigger screen (+1.8")
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Sony RX100 VA over the Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G

 RX100 VA Galaxy Camera 3G 
RevealedJuly 2018August 2012More modern by 71 months
Focus manually Very accurate focus
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen resolution1229k0kCrisper screen (+1229k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies

Common features in the Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G and Sony RX100 VA

 Galaxy Camera 3G RX100 VA 

Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G vs Sony RX100 VA Physical Comparison

If you are planning to carry around your camera regularly, you need to consider its weight and measurements. The Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G offers exterior dimensions of 129mm x 71mm x 19mm (5.1" x 2.8" x 0.7") along with a weight of 305 grams (0.67 lbs) while the Sony RX100 VA has proportions of 102mm x 58mm x 41mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.6") having a weight of 299 grams (0.66 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are employing at the time. The following is a front view scale comparison of the Galaxy Camera 3G against the RX100 VA.

Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G vs Sony RX100 VA size comparison

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

Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G vs Sony RX100 VA top view buttons comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G vs Sony RX100 VA Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, its hard to imagine the difference in sensor sizes just by seeing specifications. The picture below may give you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the Galaxy Camera 3G and RX100 VA.

Plainly, both the cameras come with different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The Galaxy Camera 3G having a smaller sensor is going to make shooting shallower depth of field tougher and the Sony RX100 VA will produce greater detail because of its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will let you crop shots a good deal more aggressively. The more aged Galaxy Camera 3G will be behind with regard to sensor technology.

Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G vs Sony RX100 VA sensor size comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G vs Sony RX100 VA Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G vs Sony RX100 VA Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Portrait photography information
Sony RX100 VA Portrait photography information
30
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
manual focus not available
manual exposure not available
cannot use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
66
manual focus
high flash sync speed (1/2,000s)
MP count decent (20MP)
sensor size is decent (1")
provides face detect focusing
exports RAW formats
can't use external flash
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Street Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Street photography factors
Sony RX100 VA Street photography factors
61
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (305g)
fixed screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
86
screen tilts up and down
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor size is decent (1")
exports RAW formats
lighter than competition (299g)
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Sports Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Sports photography information
Sony RX100 VA Sports photography information
45
incredible zoom range (23-481mm 20.9 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
no shutter priority
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
70
silent shutter (1/32,000s)
high fps (24.0 frames/s)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (20 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (1")
provides tracking focus
comes with phase detect AF
terrible battery power (220 per charge)
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G
Travel photography with Sony RX100 VA
72
lighter than competition in class (305g)
resolution is good (16MP)
fairly wide (23mm)
very long reach (481mm)
great maximum aperture (f)
does not have Time Lapse recording
display is not selfie friendly
76
lighter than competition (299g)
MP count decent (20MP)
built-in flash
screen is selfie friendly
really wide (24mm)
great maximum aperture (f1.8)
does not have Time Lapse mode
terrible battery power (220 shots)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G as a Landscape photography camera
Sony RX100 VA as a Landscape photography camera
47
fairly wide (23mm)
great maximum aperture (f)
screen larger than average (4.8 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
manual focus not available
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
manual exposure not available
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
does not have Time Lapse recording
66
manual focus
really wide (24mm)
great maximum aperture (f1.8)
screen is a decent size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (20 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (1")
exports RAW formats
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
terrible battery power (220 CIPA)
does not have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G
Vlogging with Sony RX100 VA
37
fairly wide (23mm)
great maximum aperture (f)
screen is touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competition in class (305g)
display is not selfie friendly
does not have external mic support
81
really wide (24mm)
great maximum aperture (f1.8)
screen is selfie friendly
image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect focusing
high quality video (3840 x 2160 resolution)
lighter than competition (299 grams)
does not have mic support
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Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G vs Sony RX100 VA Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G and Sony RX100 VA
 Samsung Galaxy Camera 3GSony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 V(A)
General Information
Make Samsung Sony
Model type Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 V(A)
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Large Sensor Compact
Announced 2012-08-29 2018-07-13
Physical type Compact Large Sensor Compact
Sensor Information
Processor 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 surface area 28.1mm² 116.2mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 20 megapixel
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 files
Minimum boosted ISO - 80
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points - 315
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 23-481mm (20.9x) 24-70mm (2.9x)
Highest aperture - f/1.8-2.8
Macro focusing distance - 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 2.7
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Tilting
Screen sizing 4.8" 3"
Resolution of screen 0k dots 1,229k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen technology 308 ppi, HD Super Clear Touch Display -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 2,359k dots
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.59x
Features
Lowest shutter speed - 30 secs
Highest shutter speed - 1/2000 secs
Highest silent shutter speed - 1/32000 secs
Continuous shooting rate - 24.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance no built-in flash 10.20 m (at Auto ISO)
Flash options no built-in flash Auto, Flash On, Slow Synchro, Rear Sync, Flash Off
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Highest flash synchronize - 1/2000 secs
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 3840x2160
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB none NP-BX1 lithium-ion battery & USB charger
GPS BuiltIn None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 305 gr (0.67 pounds) 299 gr (0.66 pounds)
Physical dimensions 129 x 71 x 19mm (5.1" x 2.8" x 0.7") 102 x 58 x 41mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.6")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life - 220 photos
Battery style - Battery Pack
Battery ID - NP-BX1
Self timer - Yes
Time lapse recording
Type of storage micro SD/micro SDHC/micro SDXC SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Card slots Single Single
Launch cost $606 $998