Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G vs Sony W610

Lets look a bit more in depth at the Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G vs Sony W610, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Samsung and Sony. The image resolution of the Galaxy Camera 3G (16MP) and the W610 (14MP) is pretty close and they come with the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The Galaxy Camera 3G was unveiled 8 months later than the W610 which means that they are both of a similar age. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a brief introduction of how the Galaxy Camera 3G matches up against the W610 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W610. The full galleries are viewable at Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Gallery & Sony W610 Gallery.

For anybody who is going to lug around your camera regularly, you'll need to think about its weight and measurements. The Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G has got external 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 W610 has proportions of 93mm x 52mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.0" x 0.7") and a weight of 113 grams (0.25 lbs).

Take a look at the Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G vs Sony W610 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you have chosen at that time. The following is the front view sizing comparison of the Galaxy Camera 3G vs the W610.

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the Galaxy Camera 3G and W610 is 90 and 97 respectively.

Oftentimes, it is tough to picture the difference in sensor measurements simply by viewing a spec sheet. The photograph below will provide you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the Galaxy Camera 3G and W610.

Clearly, both the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit different megapixels. You can expect the Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G to result in extra detail having an extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop photographs far more aggressively. The fresher Galaxy Camera 3G provides a benefit in sensor innovation.