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Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G vs Sony S950

Portability
90
Imaging
39
Features
44
Overall
41
Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S950 front
Portability
94
Imaging
33
Features
17
Overall
26

Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G vs Sony S950 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
  • Launched August 2012
Sony S950
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • No Video
  • 33-132mm (F3.3-5.2) lens
  • 167g - 93 x 56 x 24mm
  • Announced February 2009
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Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G vs Sony S950 Overview

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.

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Reasons to pick Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G over the Sony S950

 Galaxy Camera 3G S950 
AnnouncedAugust 2012February 2009More recent by 43 months
Display dimensions4.8"2.7"Larger display (+2.1")
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Sony S950 over the Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G

 S950 Galaxy Camera 3G 
Manual focus Very precise focus
Display resolution230k0kClearer display (+230k dot)

Common features in the Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G and Sony S950

 Galaxy Camera 3G S950 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen

Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G vs Sony S950 Physical Comparison

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).

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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.

Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G vs Sony S950 size comparison

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

Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G vs Sony S950 top view buttons comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G vs Sony S950 Sensor Comparison

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.

Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G vs Sony S950 sensor size comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G vs Sony S950 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G vs Sony S950 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G
Portrait photography with Sony S950
30
MP count good (16MP)
manual focus not available
manual exposure not possible
no external flash support
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
26
focusing manually
manual exposure not possible
can't use external flash
low megapixels (10MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Street photography info
Sony S950 Street photography info
61
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (305g)
no moving screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
56
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen does not articulate
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Sports photography highlights
Sony S950 Sports photography highlights
44
excellent zoom range (23-481mm 20.9 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
no shutter priority
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
24
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
max fps low (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
low megapixels (10MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Travel photography details
Sony S950 Travel photography details
72
lighter than competition in class (305g)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
fairly wide (23mm)
great zoom (481mm)
fast max aperture (f)
does not have Time Lapse function
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
50
has built in flash
no Timelapse mode
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
does not have a selfie friendly display
wide angle not good (33mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Landscape photography highlights
Sony S950 Landscape photography highlights
47
fairly wide (23mm)
fast max aperture (f)
lovely big screen (4.8 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16MP)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
manual exposure not possible
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
does not have Time Lapse function
31
focusing manually
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (33mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
small screen (2.7 inches)
manual exposure not possible
low megapixels (10MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
no Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Vlogging factors
Sony S950 Vlogging factors
36
fairly wide (23mm)
fast max aperture (f)
screen is touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competition in class (305g)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
does not have external mic socket
9
can't shoot video
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Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G vs Sony S950 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G and Sony S950
 Samsung Galaxy Camera 3GSony Cyber-shot DSC-S950
General Information
Manufacturer Samsung Sony
Model Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S950
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2012-08-29 2009-02-17
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip 1.4GHz Quad-Core -
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 megapixel 10 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution - 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 23-481mm (20.9x) 33-132mm (4.0x)
Maximal aperture - f/3.3-5.2
Macro focus distance - 10cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 4.8 inch 2.7 inch
Display resolution 0k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display tech 308 ppi, HD Super Clear Touch Display -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed - 2 secs
Max shutter speed - 1/1600 secs
Continuous shutter rate - 1.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range no built-in flash 3.50 m
Flash modes no built-in flash Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync
External flash
AE 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 -
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 None
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
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 305 gr (0.67 lb) 167 gr (0.37 lb)
Physical dimensions 129 x 71 x 19mm (5.1" x 2.8" x 0.7") 93 x 56 x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9")
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
Self timer - Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage micro SD/micro SDHC/micro SDXC Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Price at release $606 $130