Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G vs Sony S950

Below is a in-depth analysis of the Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G versus Sony S950, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Samsung and Sony. There exists a big gap between the sensor resolutions of the Galaxy Camera 3G (16MP) and S950 (10MP) but both cameras boast the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The Galaxy Camera 3G was announced 3 years later than the S950 and that is quite a big gap as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before delving straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a quick summary of how the Galaxy Camera 3G matches up against the S950 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S950. The whole galleries are viewable at Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Gallery and Sony S950 Gallery.

For anybody who is intending to lug around your camera frequently, you will need to factor its weight and volume. The Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G features outside dimensions of 129mm x 71mm x 19mm (5.1" x 2.8" x 0.7") having a weight of 305 grams (0.67 lbs) while the Sony S950 has sizing of 93mm x 56mm x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") with a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).

Check the Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G versus Sony S950 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are employing during that time. The following is a front view dimension comparison of the Galaxy Camera 3G vs the S950.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Galaxy Camera 3G and S950 is 90 and 94 respectively.

Sometimes, it's difficult to visualise the difference between sensor measurements purely by reading through technical specs. The photograph here will help offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the Galaxy Camera 3G and S950.

As you have seen, both of these cameras have the same sensor dimensions but not the same resolution. You should anticipate the Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G to give you greater detail with its extra 6MP. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop images a bit more aggressively. The newer Galaxy Camera 3G is going to have an advantage with regard to sensor technology.