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Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G vs Sony W380

Portability
90
Imaging
40
Features
44
Overall
41
Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W380 front
Portability
96
Imaging
37
Features
25
Overall
32

Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G vs Sony W380 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
  • Introduced August 2012
Sony W380
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-120mm (F2.4-5.9) lens
  • 117g - 91 x 52 x 20mm
  • Introduced January 2010
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Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G vs Sony W380 Overview

In this write-up, we will be reviewing the Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G vs Sony W380, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Ultracompact by rivals Samsung and Sony. The sensor resolution of the Galaxy Camera 3G (16MP) and the W380 (14MP) is pretty well matched and they possess the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The Galaxy Camera 3G was released 2 years later than the W380 and that is quite a sizable difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G being a Compact camera and the Sony W380 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before getting in to a detailed comparison, below is a brief view of how the Galaxy Camera 3G grades versus the W380 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G over the Sony W380

 Galaxy Camera 3G W380 
IntroducedAugust 2012January 2010Fresher by 33 months
Screen sizing4.8"2.7"Bigger screen (+2.1")
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Sony W380 over the Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G

 W380 Galaxy Camera 3G 
Screen resolution230k0kCrisper screen (+230k dot)

Common features in the Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G and Sony W380

 Galaxy Camera 3G W380 
Manual focus Lack of manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen

Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G vs Sony W380 Physical Comparison

In case you're planning to carry your camera regularly, you have to take into account its weight and volume. The Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G enjoys physical dimensions of 129mm x 71mm x 19mm (5.1" x 2.8" x 0.7") and a weight of 305 grams (0.67 lbs) and the Sony W380 has sizing of 91mm x 52mm x 20mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.8") with a weight of 117 grams (0.26 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you use at that moment. Following is the front view physical size comparison of the Galaxy Camera 3G against the W380.

Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G vs Sony W380 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Galaxy Camera 3G and W380 is 90 and 96 respectively.

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Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G vs Sony W380 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it is very difficult to visualize the difference between sensor sizing merely by reading through a spec sheet. The photograph below might give you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the Galaxy Camera 3G and W380.

Clearly, both cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit different resolution. You can expect the Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G to give you extra detail as a result of its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop pictures far more aggressively. The more recent Galaxy Camera 3G provides a benefit when it comes to sensor technology.

Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G vs Sony W380 sensor size comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G vs Sony W380 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G vs Sony W380 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Portrait photography highlights
Sony W380 Portrait photography highlights
30
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
no manual mode
cannot use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
28
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not available
can't use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Street photography features
Sony W380 Street photography features
61
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others in class (305g)
fixed screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
57
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G as a Sports photography camera
Sony W380 as a Sports photography camera
45
amazing zoom range (23-481mm 20.9 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
no shutter priority mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
35
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
max frames per second very slow (2.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Travel photography advice
Sony W380 Travel photography advice
72
lighter than others in class (305 grams)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
rather wide (23mm)
long zoom (481mm)
great max aperture (f)
doesn't have Timelapse function
screen isn't selfie friendly
65
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
really wide (24mm)
missing Timelapse function
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f2.4)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G
Landscape photography with Sony W380
47
rather wide (23mm)
great max aperture (f)
lovely big screen (4.8 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
lack of manual focus
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
no manual mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
doesn't have Timelapse function
38
really wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.4)
small screen (2.7 inch)
manual mode not available
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
missing Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Vlogging highlights
Sony W380 Vlogging highlights
37
rather wide (23mm)
great max aperture (f)
touchscreen functionality
image stabilization (Optical)
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than others in class (305 grams)
screen isn't selfie friendly
doesn't have external microphone support
29
really wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish max aperture (f2.4)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing external microphone socket
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Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G vs Sony W380 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G and Sony W380
 Samsung Galaxy Camera 3GSony Cyber-shot DSC-W380
General Information
Brand Name Samsung Sony
Model Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W380
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Ultracompact
Introduced 2012-08-29 2010-01-07
Physical type Compact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Powered by 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 16MP 14MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution - 4320 x 3240
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 23-481mm (20.9x) 24-120mm (5.0x)
Largest aperture - f/2.4-5.9
Macro focus range - 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 4.8 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of screen 0 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen tech 308 ppi, HD Super Clear Touch Display -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed - 2 secs
Fastest shutter speed - 1/1600 secs
Continuous shutter rate - 2.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range no built-in flash 4.80 m
Flash settings no built-in flash Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone port
Headphone port
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) 117 gr (0.26 lb)
Dimensions 129 x 71 x 19mm (5.1" x 2.8" x 0.7") 91 x 52 x 20mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.8")
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 feature
Type of storage micro SD/micro SDHC/micro SDXC SD/SDHC, Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo / Pro HG-Duo, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Pricing at release $606 $44