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Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G vs Sony S930

Portability
90
Imaging
39
Features
44
Overall
41
Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S930 front
Portability
94
Imaging
33
Features
17
Overall
26

Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G vs Sony S930 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 S930
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.4" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 320 x 240 video
  • 38-108mm (F2.9-5.4) lens
  • 167g - 90 x 61 x 26mm
  • Announced January 2009
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Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G vs Sony S930 Overview

The following is a in depth analysis of the Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G vs Sony S930, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Samsung and Sony. There exists a considerable gap between the image resolutions of the Galaxy Camera 3G (16MP) and S930 (10MP) but both cameras have the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The Galaxy Camera 3G was launched 3 years after the S930 which is quite a large difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before we go right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a brief introduction of how the Galaxy Camera 3G grades against the S930 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G over the Sony S930

 Galaxy Camera 3G S930 
AnnouncedAugust 2012January 2009Newer by 45 months
Display size4.8"2.4"Larger display (+2.4")
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Sony S930 over the Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G

 S930 Galaxy Camera 3G 
Focus manually More exact focusing
Display resolution112k0kCrisper display (+112k dot)

Common features in the Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G and Sony S930

 Galaxy Camera 3G S930 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen

Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G vs Sony S930 Physical Comparison

For those who are intending to travel with your camera frequently, you will have to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G features external 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) whilst the Sony S930 has dimensions of 90mm x 61mm x 26mm (3.5" x 2.4" x 1.0") with a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you select at the time. Underneath is a front view proportions comparison of the Galaxy Camera 3G against the S930.

Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G vs Sony S930 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Galaxy Camera 3G and S930 is 90 and 94 respectively.

Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G vs Sony S930 top view buttons comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G vs Sony S930 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it's tough to envision the contrast between sensor dimensions purely by reviewing specifications. The image here will give you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the Galaxy Camera 3G and S930.

To sum up, both of these cameras feature the identical sensor size but not the same MP. You can anticipate the Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G to offer you more detail utilizing its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution will let you crop images way more aggressively. The fresher Galaxy Camera 3G will have a benefit in sensor tech.

Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G vs Sony S930 sensor size comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G vs Sony S930 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G vs Sony S930 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G as a Portrait photography camera
Sony S930 as a Portrait photography camera
30
megapixel count decent (16MP)
manual focus not available
lack of manual mode
external flash not possible
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
26
you can focus manually
manual exposure not possible
can't use external flash
megapixel count low (10MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Street photography factors
Sony S930 Street photography factors
61
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average in class (305 grams)
no moving screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
56
image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G as a Sports photography camera
Sony S930 as a Sports photography camera
44
excellent zoom range (23-481mm 20.9 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
no shutter priority
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
24
image stabilization (Optical)
max fps low (2.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G
Travel photography with Sony S930
72
lighter than average in class (305 grams)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
really wide (23mm)
long zoom (481mm)
very good max aperture (f)
missing Time Lapse function
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
50
has built in flash
doesn't have Time Lapse function
megapixel count low (10MP)
does not have selfie friendly display
wide angle not great (38mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G
Landscape photography with Sony S930
47
really wide (23mm)
very good max aperture (f)
bigger than average screen (4.8 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
manual focus not available
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
lack of manual mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
missing Time Lapse function
31
you can focus manually
image stabilization (Optical)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (38mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
tiny screen (2.4 inches)
manual exposure not possible
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
doesn't have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G as a Vlogging camera
Sony S930 as a Vlogging camera
36
really wide (23mm)
very good max aperture (f)
screen is touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than average in class (305g)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
missing mic port
25
image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not great (38mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
does not have selfie friendly display
low video resolution (320 x 240 resolution)
doesn't have mic jack
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Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G vs Sony S930 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G and Sony S930
 Samsung Galaxy Camera 3GSony Cyber-shot DSC-S930
General Information
Manufacturer Samsung Sony
Model Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S930
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Released 2012-08-29 2009-01-08
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor 1.4GHz Quad-Core -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 10MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution - 3648 x 2736
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 23-481mm (20.9x) 38-108mm (2.8x)
Highest aperture - f/2.9-5.4
Macro focus distance - 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 4.8" 2.4"
Resolution of display 0 thousand dot 112 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display technology 308 ppi, HD Super Clear Touch Display -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed - 1/8 secs
Max shutter speed - 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter speed - 2.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range no built-in flash 3.00 m (Auto ISO)
Flash options no built-in flash Auto, Forced Flash, Slow Syncro, No Flash
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 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 320x240
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB none none
GPS BuiltIn None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 305 gr (0.67 lbs) 167 gr (0.37 lbs)
Physical dimensions 129 x 71 x 19mm (5.1" x 2.8" x 0.7") 90 x 61 x 26mm (3.5" x 2.4" x 1.0")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 feature
Type of storage micro SD/micro SDHC/micro SDXC Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo / PRo-HG Duo, Internal
Storage slots One One
Retail cost $606 $219