Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G vs Sony W530

Below, we are looking at the Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G versus Sony W530, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Ultracompact by brands Samsung and Sony. The sensor resolution of the Galaxy Camera 3G (16MP) and the W530 (14MP) is very well matched and they come with the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The Galaxy Camera 3G was unveiled 21 months later than the W530 making the cameras a generation apart from one another. Both cameras come with different body type with the Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G being a Compact camera and the Sony W530 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before going in to a in-depth comparison, below is a short view of how the Galaxy Camera 3G scores versus the W530 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W530. The full galleries are viewable at Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Gallery and Sony W530 Gallery.

For those who are going to lug around your camera regularly, you have to factor in its weight and proportions. The Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G features 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) while the Sony W530 has measurements of 93mm x 53mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") with a weight of 113 grams (0.25 lbs).

Examine the Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G versus Sony W530 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are working with at that moment. Here is the front view sizing comparison of the Galaxy Camera 3G against the W530.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Galaxy Camera 3G and W530 is 90 and 96 respectively.

Quite often, it is very difficult to imagine the contrast between sensor measurements just by checking specs. The photograph underneath may give you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the Galaxy Camera 3G and W530.

As you can plainly see, each of these cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but different megapixels. You should expect to see the Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G to resolve extra detail having an extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop images much more aggressively. The more modern Galaxy Camera 3G provides an edge with regard to sensor technology.