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Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G vs Sony S2100

Portability
90
Imaging
39
Features
44
Overall
41
Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S2100 front
Portability
93
Imaging
35
Features
17
Overall
27

Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G vs Sony S2100 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
  • Released August 2012
Sony S2100
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 33-105mm (F3.1-5.6) lens
  • 167g - 98 x 61 x 27mm
  • Revealed January 2010
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Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G vs Sony S2100 Overview

The following is a detailed overview of the Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G and Sony S2100, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Samsung and Sony. There exists a significant gap between the image resolutions of the Galaxy Camera 3G (16MP) and S2100 (12MP) but they possess the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The Galaxy Camera 3G was unveiled 2 years after the S2100 which is quite a sizable gap as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting in to a thorough comparison, below is a concise view of how the Galaxy Camera 3G grades against the S2100 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G over the Sony S2100

 Galaxy Camera 3G S2100 
RevealedAugust 2012January 2010Newer by 33 months
Display dimension4.8"3"Larger display (+1.8")
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Sony S2100 over the Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G

 S2100 Galaxy Camera 3G 
Display resolution230k0kClearer display (+230k dot)

Common features in the Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G and Sony S2100

 Galaxy Camera 3G S2100 
Focus manually No manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen

Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G vs Sony S2100 Physical Comparison

In case you're intending to travel with your camera regularly, you will want to consider its weight and volume. The Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G features physical dimensions of 129mm x 71mm x 19mm (5.1" x 2.8" x 0.7") with a weight of 305 grams (0.67 lbs) whilst the Sony S2100 has sizing of 98mm x 61mm x 27mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).

Take a look at the Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G and Sony S2100 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are employing at the time. Below is the front view dimensions comparison of the Galaxy Camera 3G compared to the S2100.

Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G vs Sony S2100 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Galaxy Camera 3G and S2100 is 90 and 93 respectively.

Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G vs Sony S2100 top view buttons comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G vs Sony S2100 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it can be tough to picture the gap between sensor dimensions just by reviewing specs. The picture below will provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the Galaxy Camera 3G and S2100.

As you can plainly see, each of these cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but different resolution. You should anticipate the Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G to offer extra detail having an extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop photos much more aggressively. The more recent Galaxy Camera 3G provides an edge in sensor innovation.

Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G vs Sony S2100 sensor size comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G vs Sony S2100 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G vs Sony S2100 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Portrait photography features
Sony S2100 Portrait photography features
30
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
manual focus not available
manual exposure not possible
no external flash support
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
21
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not possible
can't use external flash
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Street photography details
Sony S2100 Street photography details
61
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average in class (305 grams)
no moving screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
46
screen is fixed
no image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G as a Sports photography camera
Sony S2100 as a Sports photography camera
44
great zoom range (23-481mm 20.9 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
no shutter priority mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
17
max shutter speed is low (1/1,200 seconds)
continuous shooting slow (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Travel photography features
Sony S2100 Travel photography features
72
lighter than average in class (305 grams)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
pretty wide (23mm)
long zoom (481mm)
great maximum aperture (f)
does not have Time Lapse recording
does not posses selfie friendly screen
50
built-in flash
doesn't have Timelapse recording
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
wide angle not good (33mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Landscape photography details
Sony S2100 Landscape photography details
47
pretty wide (23mm)
great maximum aperture (f)
bigger than average screen (4.8 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
manual exposure not possible
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
does not have Time Lapse recording
27
nice screen size (3")
focusing manually not possible
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (33mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
manual exposure not possible
no image stabilization
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
doesn't have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Vlogging information
Sony S2100 Vlogging information
36
pretty wide (23mm)
great maximum aperture (f)
touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than average in class (305 grams)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
does not have mic support
22
wide angle not good (33mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
low quality video (640 x 480 pixels)
doesn't have external microphone support
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Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G vs Sony S2100 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G and Sony S2100
 Samsung Galaxy Camera 3GSony Cyber-shot DSC-S2100
General Information
Make Samsung Sony
Model Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S2100
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Released 2012-08-29 2010-01-07
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip 1.4GHz Quad-Core Bionz
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution - 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 23-481mm (20.9x) 33-105mm (3.2x)
Largest aperture - f/3.1-5.6
Macro focus distance - 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 4.8 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 0k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen tech 308 ppi, HD Super Clear Touch Display -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed - 1 secs
Highest shutter speed - 1/1200 secs
Continuous shooting rate - 1.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range no built-in flash 3.30 m
Flash modes no built-in flash Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 640x480
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
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 grams (0.67 pounds) 167 grams (0.37 pounds)
Dimensions 129 x 71 x 19mm (5.1" x 2.8" x 0.7") 98 x 61 x 27mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery model - 2 x AA
Self timer - Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage micro SD/micro SDHC/micro SDXC Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo, optional SD, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Launch pricing $606 $0