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Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G vs Sony W530

Portability
90
Imaging
39
Features
44
Overall
41
Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W530 front
Portability
96
Imaging
37
Features
21
Overall
30

Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G vs Sony W530 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
  • Released August 2012
Sony W530
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 26-104mm (F2.7-5.7) lens
  • 113g - 93 x 53 x 19mm
  • Revealed January 2011
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Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G vs Sony W530 Overview

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").

Photography Glossary

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.

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Reasons to pick Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G over the Sony W530

 Galaxy Camera 3G W530 
RevealedAugust 2012January 2011More recent by 21 months
Display dimension4.8"2.7"Larger display (+2.1")
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Sony W530 over the Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G

 W530 Galaxy Camera 3G 
Display resolution230k0kCrisper display (+230k dot)

Common features in the Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G and Sony W530

 Galaxy Camera 3G W530 
Manually focus No manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen

Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G vs Sony W530 Physical Comparison

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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G vs Sony W530 size comparison

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

Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G vs Sony W530 top view buttons comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G vs Sony W530 Sensor Comparison

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.

Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G vs Sony W530 sensor size comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G vs Sony W530 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G vs Sony W530 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Portrait photography factors
Sony W530 Portrait photography factors
30
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
manual focus not available
no manual mode
can't use external flash
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
28
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
no manual exposure
can't use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Street photography info
Sony W530 Street photography info
61
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (305g)
no articulating screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
48
no articulating screen
no image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Sports photography information
Sony W530 Sports photography information
44
incredible zoom range (23-481mm 20.9 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
no shutter priority
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
26
decent megapixels (14MP)
max fps low (1.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G as a Travel photography camera
Sony W530 as a Travel photography camera
72
lighter than competition (305g)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
pretty wide (23mm)
great reach (481mm)
good max aperture (f)
no Time Lapse function
screen is not selfie friendly
65
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
rather wide (26mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G
Landscape photography with Sony W530
47
pretty wide (23mm)
good max aperture (f)
lovely big screen (4.8 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
no manual mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
no Time Lapse function
33
rather wide (26mm)
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
screen is small (2.7")
no manual exposure
no image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
doesn't have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Vlogging details
Sony W530 Vlogging details
36
pretty wide (23mm)
good max aperture (f)
screen is touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competition (305g)
screen is not selfie friendly
no external mic jack
26
rather wide (26mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
video quality not great (640 x 480 resolution)
doesn't have mic port
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Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G vs Sony W530 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G and Sony W530
 Samsung Galaxy Camera 3GSony Cyber-shot DSC-W530
General Information
Brand Samsung Sony
Model type Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W530
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Ultracompact
Released 2012-08-29 2011-01-06
Body design Compact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip 1.4GHz Quad-Core BIONZ
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution - 4320 x 3240
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points - 9
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 23-481mm (20.9x) 26-104mm (4.0x)
Highest aperture - f/2.7-5.7
Macro focusing distance - 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 4.8" 2.7"
Screen resolution 0 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen technology 308 ppi, HD Super Clear Touch Display Clear Photo LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed - 2 seconds
Highest shutter speed - 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shooting speed - 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance no built-in flash 3.50 m
Flash options no built-in flash Auto, On, Off, 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 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 640x480
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB none USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS BuiltIn None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 305g (0.67 pounds) 113g (0.25 pounds)
Dimensions 129 x 71 x 19mm (5.1" x 2.8" x 0.7") 93 x 53 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery ID - NP-BN1
Self timer - Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage micro SD/micro SDHC/micro SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots Single Single
Launch price $606 $269