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Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G vs Sony RX1R

Portability
90
Imaging
39
Features
44
Overall
41
Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1R front
Portability
79
Imaging
70
Features
58
Overall
65

Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G vs Sony RX1R 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
  • Released August 2012
Sony RX1R
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 25600
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 35mm (F2.0) lens
  • 482g - 113 x 65 x 70mm
  • Introduced June 2013
  • Updated by Sony RX1R II
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Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G vs Sony RX1R Overview

Following is a complete review of the Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G and Sony RX1R, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Large Sensor Compact by rivals Samsung and Sony. There is a noticeable difference between the image resolutions of the Galaxy Camera 3G (16MP) and RX1R (24MP) and the Galaxy Camera 3G (1/2.3") and RX1R (Full frame) possess different sensor size.

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The Galaxy Camera 3G was manufactured 10 months before the RX1R so they are of a similar age. Both the cameras come with different body type with the Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G being a Compact camera and the Sony RX1R being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before getting straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a simple summary of how the Galaxy Camera 3G grades versus the RX1R when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G over the Sony RX1R

 Galaxy Camera 3G RX1R 
Display dimension4.8"3"Larger display (+1.8")
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Sony RX1R over the Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G

 RX1R Galaxy Camera 3G 
IntroducedJune 2013August 2012More modern by 10 months
Manual focus Very accurate focusing
Display resolution1229k0kCrisper display (+1229k dot)

Common features in the Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G and Sony RX1R

 Galaxy Camera 3G RX1R 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen

Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G vs Sony RX1R Physical Comparison

When you are aiming to carry around your camera regularly, you are going to need to factor its weight and proportions. The Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G comes with exterior 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 RX1R has measurements of 113mm x 65mm x 70mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 2.8") accompanied by a weight of 482 grams (1.06 lbs).

Analyze the Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G and Sony RX1R in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you use at that moment. Following is the front view over all size comparison of the Galaxy Camera 3G vs the RX1R.

Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G vs Sony RX1R size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the Galaxy Camera 3G and RX1R is 90 and 79 respectively.

Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G vs Sony RX1R top view buttons comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G vs Sony RX1R Sensor Comparison

Often, it's tough to picture the contrast between sensor sizes just by reviewing a spec sheet. The image underneath might provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the Galaxy Camera 3G and RX1R.

Clearly, both cameras posses different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The Galaxy Camera 3G because of its tinier sensor is going to make shooting shallower depth of field more challenging and the Sony RX1R will offer greater detail due to its extra 8 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop images somewhat more aggressively. The more aged Galaxy Camera 3G is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.

Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G vs Sony RX1R sensor size comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G vs Sony RX1R Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G vs Sony RX1R Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Portrait photography advice
Sony RX1R Portrait photography advice
30
megapixel count decent (16MP)
no manual focus
no manual control
cannot use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
82
has manual focus
above average flash sync (1/4,000s)
resolution is good (24MP)
big sensor size (Full frame)
has face detect autofocus
saves RAW files
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Street Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Street photography highlights
Sony RX1R Street photography highlights
61
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others in class (305 grams)
screen is fixed
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
66
big sensor size (Full frame)
saves RAW files
above average ISO range (25,600)
no articulating screen
no image stabilization
more heavy than competition in class (482g)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G
Sports photography with Sony RX1R
44
amazing zoom range (23-481mm 20.9 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
no shutter priority mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
53
resolution is good (24MP)
big sensor size (Full frame)
has tracking focus
can't change focal length (35mm)
slow continuous shooting (5.0 frames/s)
no image stabilization
terrible battery (270 shots)
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Travel photography features
Sony RX1R Travel photography features
72
lighter than others in class (305g)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
really wide (23mm)
great zoom (481mm)
fast maximum aperture (f)
does not have Timelapse mode
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
62
resolution is good (24MP)
built-in flash
fast max aperture (f2.0)
missing Timelapse mode
terrible battery (270 CIPA)
more heavy than competition in class (482 grams)
display isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Landscape photography factors
Sony RX1R Landscape photography factors
47
really wide (23mm)
fast maximum aperture (f)
screen larger than average (4.8 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
no manual control
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
does not have Timelapse mode
66
has manual focus
fast max aperture (f2.0)
screen size is good (3 inch)
resolution is good (24 megapixels)
big sensor size (Full frame)
doesnt have anti aliasing filter
above average ISO range (25,600)
saves RAW files
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
can't change focal length (35mm)
no image stabilization
terrible battery (270 shots)
missing Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G as a Vlogging camera
Sony RX1R as a Vlogging camera
36
really wide (23mm)
fast maximum aperture (f)
built-in touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than others in class (305g)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
does not have microphone socket
34
fast max aperture (f2.0)
has face detect autofocus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
includes microphone socket
display isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
more heavy than competition in class (482g)
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Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G vs Sony RX1R Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G and Sony RX1R
 Samsung Galaxy Camera 3GSony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1R
General Information
Make Samsung Sony
Model Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1R
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Large Sensor Compact
Released 2012-08-29 2013-06-26
Physical type Compact Large Sensor Compact
Sensor Information
Processor 1.4GHz Quad-Core -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" Full frame
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 35.8 x 23.9mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 855.6mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 24 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio - 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution - 6000 x 4000
Max native ISO 3200 25600
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points - 25
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 23-481mm (20.9x) 35mm (1x)
Largest aperture - f/2.0
Focal length multiplier 5.8 1
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 4.8" 3"
Resolution of display 0 thousand dots 1,229 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display tech 308 ppi, HD Super Clear Touch Display Xtra FineTFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic and Optical (optional)
Features
Slowest shutter speed - 30 seconds
Maximum shutter speed - 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate - 5.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range no built-in flash 6.00 m
Flash modes no built-in flash Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync, Rear Sync, Wireless
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Maximum flash synchronize - 1/4000 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 1920 x 1080 (60, 50, 25, 24 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30, 25 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 25 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB none USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS BuiltIn None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 305 gr (0.67 lb) 482 gr (1.06 lb)
Dimensions 129 x 71 x 19mm (5.1" x 2.8" x 0.7") 113 x 65 x 70mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 2.8")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested 91
DXO Color Depth score not tested 25.0
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 13.6
DXO Low light score not tested 2537
Other
Battery life - 270 photographs
Battery type - Battery Pack
Battery model - NP-BX1
Self timer - Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage 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 $2,798