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Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G vs Sony W570

Portability
90
Imaging
39
Features
44
Overall
41
Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W570 front
Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
25
Overall
33

Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G vs Sony W570 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 W570
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-125mm (F2.6-6.3) lens
  • 116g - 91 x 52 x 19mm
  • Launched January 2011
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Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G vs Sony W570 Overview

The following is a comprehensive comparison of the Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G and Sony W570, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Ultracompact by competitors Samsung and Sony. The image resolution of the Galaxy Camera 3G (16MP) and the W570 (16MP) is very well matched and they enjoy the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The Galaxy Camera 3G was announced 21 months after the W570 making the cameras a generation away from one another. Both of the cameras come with different body type with the Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G being a Compact camera and the Sony W570 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before delving through a complete comparison, below is a simple view of how the Galaxy Camera 3G scores vs the W570 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G over the Sony W570

 Galaxy Camera 3G W570 
LaunchedAugust 2012January 2011Newer by 21 months
Display dimension4.8"2.7"Larger display (+2.1")
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Sony W570 over the Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G

 W570 Galaxy Camera 3G 
Display resolution230k0kClearer display (+230k dot)

Common features in the Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G and Sony W570

 Galaxy Camera 3G W570 
Manually focus No manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen

Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G vs Sony W570 Physical Comparison

For those who are going to travel with your camera, you need to take into account its weight and volume. The Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G provides outer measurements of 129mm x 71mm x 19mm (5.1" x 2.8" x 0.7") along with a weight of 305 grams (0.67 lbs) while the Sony W570 has sizing of 91mm x 52mm x 19mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7") having a weight of 116 grams (0.26 lbs).

Take a look at the Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G and Sony W570 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you have attached at the time. Here is the front view proportions comparison of the Galaxy Camera 3G versus the W570.

Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G vs Sony W570 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Galaxy Camera 3G and W570 is 90 and 96 respectively.

Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G vs Sony W570 top view buttons comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G vs Sony W570 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it's tough to visualize the gap between sensor dimensions simply by reading through technical specs. The pic below may provide you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the Galaxy Camera 3G and W570.

As you can tell, both the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements and the identical resolution therefore you can expect similar quality of pictures but you should take the age of the products into consideration. The newer Galaxy Camera 3G provides an advantage when it comes to sensor tech.

Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G vs Sony W570 sensor size comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G vs Sony W570 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G vs Sony W570 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G
Portrait photography with Sony W570
30
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
no manual mode
external flash not possible
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
30
good megapixels (16MP)
no manual focus
no manual mode
can't use external flash
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Street photography factors
Sony W570 Street photography factors
61
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors (305 grams)
no moving screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
58
image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G
Sports photography with Sony W570
44
excellent zoom range (23-481mm 20.9 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
no shutter priority
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
36
image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16MP)
max frames per second very slow (1.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G as a Travel photography camera
Sony W570 as a Travel photography camera
72
lighter than competitors (305g)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
reasonably wide (23mm)
very long zoom (481mm)
very good max aperture (f)
missing Timelapse recording
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
66
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
relatively wide (25mm)
lack of Time Lapse function
does not feature selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.6)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Landscape photography details
Sony W570 Landscape photography details
47
reasonably wide (23mm)
very good max aperture (f)
screen larger than average (4.8 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
no manual mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
missing Timelapse recording
38
relatively wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.6)
tiny screen (2.7")
no manual mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
lack of Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Vlogging features
Sony W570 Vlogging features
36
reasonably wide (23mm)
very good max aperture (f)
touchscreen functionality
built in image stabilization (Optical)
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competitors (305 grams)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
missing external microphone port
29
relatively wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.6)
does not feature selfie friendly display
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of mic jack
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Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G vs Sony W570 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G and Sony W570
 Samsung Galaxy Camera 3GSony Cyber-shot DSC-W570
General Information
Brand Name Samsung Sony
Model Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W570
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Ultracompact
Launched 2012-08-29 2011-01-06
Body design Compact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor 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 surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution - 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
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 mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 23-481mm (20.9x) 25-125mm (5.0x)
Highest aperture - f/2.6-6.3
Macro focus range - 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 4.8 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of display 0 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display technology 308 ppi, HD Super Clear Touch Display Clear Photo LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed - 2 secs
Max shutter speed - 1/1600 secs
Continuous shutter speed - 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range no built-in flash 3.70 m
Flash settings no built-in flash Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported 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 MPEG-4
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Eye-Fi Connected
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 lbs) 116 grams (0.26 lbs)
Dimensions 129 x 71 x 19mm (5.1" x 2.8" x 0.7") 91 x 52 x 19mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7")
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 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media micro SD/micro SDHC/micro SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots One One
Cost at release $606 $159