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Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G vs Sony W370

Portability
90
Imaging
39
Features
44
Overall
41
Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W370 front
Portability
94
Imaging
36
Features
25
Overall
31

Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G vs Sony W370 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 W370
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 34-238mm (F3.6-5.6) lens
  • 179g - 100 x 57 x 26mm
  • Released January 2010
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Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G vs Sony W370 Overview

The following is a detailed review of the Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G vs Sony W370, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Samsung and Sony. The image resolution of the Galaxy Camera 3G (16MP) and the W370 (14MP) is fairly comparable and both cameras provide the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The Galaxy Camera 3G was unveiled 2 years after the W370 which is a fairly big difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before delving into a in depth comparison, here is a quick view of how the Galaxy Camera 3G matches up versus the W370 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 W370

 Galaxy Camera 3G W370 
ReleasedAugust 2012January 2010Newer by 33 months
Display dimensions4.8"3"Larger display (+1.8")
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Sony W370 over the Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G

 W370 Galaxy Camera 3G 
Display resolution230k0kCrisper display (+230k dot)

Common features in the Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G and Sony W370

 Galaxy Camera 3G W370 
Focus manually Lack of manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen

Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G vs Sony W370 Physical Comparison

If you are planning to travel with your camera often, you'll have to factor its weight and measurements. The Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G offers outside measurements of 129mm x 71mm x 19mm (5.1" x 2.8" x 0.7") and a weight of 305 grams (0.67 lbs) whilst the Sony W370 has proportions of 100mm x 57mm x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") and a weight of 179 grams (0.39 lbs).

Contrast the Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G vs Sony W370 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are employing at the time. Underneath is a front view overall size comparison of the Galaxy Camera 3G against the W370.

Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G vs Sony W370 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the Galaxy Camera 3G and W370 is 90 and 94 respectively.

Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G vs Sony W370 top view buttons comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G vs Sony W370 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it can be tough to imagine the contrast in sensor dimensions just by going through specs. The pic here will give you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the Galaxy Camera 3G and W370.

All in all, each of the cameras have the same sensor dimensions but different megapixels. You can anticipate the Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G to provide extra detail having an extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also let you crop photos a bit more aggressively. The fresher Galaxy Camera 3G provides an advantage when it comes to sensor innovation.

Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G vs Sony W370 sensor size comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G vs Sony W370 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G vs Sony W370 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G as a Portrait photography camera
Sony W370 as a Portrait photography camera
30
megapixel count decent (16MP)
no manual focus
manual exposure not available
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
28
megapixel count good (14MP)
manual focus not available
no manual control
cannot use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G as a Street photography camera
Sony W370 as a Street photography camera
61
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (305g)
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
56
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G
Sports photography with Sony W370
44
long zoom range (23-481mm 20.9 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
lack of shutter priority mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
34
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
painfully slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Travel photography features
Sony W370 Travel photography features
72
lighter than competition (305 grams)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
pretty wide (23mm)
long reach (481mm)
good maximum aperture (f)
no Time Lapse mode
does not contain selfie friendly screen
58
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
does not have Timelapse recording
display isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not good (34mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.6)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G as a Landscape photography camera
Sony W370 as a Landscape photography camera
47
pretty wide (23mm)
good maximum aperture (f)
bigger than average screen (4.8 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
manual exposure not available
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
no Time Lapse mode
37
good sized screen (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (14MP)
manual focus not available
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (34mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.6)
no manual control
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
does not have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G as a Vlogging camera
Sony W370 as a Vlogging camera
36
pretty wide (23mm)
good maximum aperture (f)
built-in touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competition (305 grams)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
no external mic jack
25
built in image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not good (34mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.6)
display isn't selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have external microphone port
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Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G vs Sony W370 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G and Sony W370
 Samsung Galaxy Camera 3GSony Cyber-shot DSC-W370
General Information
Brand Samsung Sony
Model Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W370
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Released 2012-08-29 2010-01-07
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by 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 14 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution - 4320 x 3240
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 23-481mm (20.9x) 34-238mm (7.0x)
Highest aperture - f/3.6-5.6
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 4.8" 3"
Resolution of display 0k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display tech 308 ppi, HD Super Clear Touch Display -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed - 2 seconds
Max shutter speed - 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shutter speed - 2.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range no built-in flash 5.00 m
Flash options no built-in flash Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB none USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS BuiltIn None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 305 grams (0.67 pounds) 179 grams (0.39 pounds)
Physical dimensions 129 x 71 x 19mm (5.1" x 2.8" x 0.7") 100 x 57 x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" 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 - NP-BN1
Self timer - Yes (2 sec or 10 sec, portrait1/ portrait2)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media micro SD/micro SDHC/micro SDXC SD/SDHC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/ Pro HG-Duo, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Cost at release $606 $230