Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G vs Sony W620

Let's look a bit more closely at the Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G versus Sony W620, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Samsung and Sony. The resolution of the Galaxy Camera 3G (16MP) and the W620 (14MP) is pretty similar and both cameras posses the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The Galaxy Camera 3G was brought out 8 months later than the W620 which means that they are both of a similar generation. Both cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before going straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a concise view of how the Galaxy Camera 3G scores vs the W620 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W620. The entire galleries are viewable at Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Gallery and Sony W620 Gallery.

For those who are aiming to lug around your camera regularly, you need to consider its weight and size. The Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G has outer measurements of 129mm x 71mm x 19mm (5.1" x 2.8" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 305 grams (0.67 lbs) while the Sony W620 has specifications of 98mm x 56mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") along with a weight of 116 grams (0.26 lbs).

Check the Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G versus Sony W620 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are utilising at the time. Here is a front view proportions comparison of the Galaxy Camera 3G vs the W620.

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the Galaxy Camera 3G and W620 is 90 and 96 respectively.

Oftentimes, its hard to see the difference between sensor measurements simply by going over specifications. The photograph here will give you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the Galaxy Camera 3G and W620.

To sum up, both of those cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same MP. You should expect the Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G to offer more detail having its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also help you crop pictures more aggressively. The more recent Galaxy Camera 3G is going to have an advantage with regard to sensor technology.