Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G vs Sony W730

Below is a comprehensive review of the Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G versus Sony W730, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Samsung and Sony. The sensor resolution of the Galaxy Camera 3G (16MP) and the W730 (16MP) is fairly close and they enjoy the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The Galaxy Camera 3G was introduced 4 months earlier than the W730 which means that they are both of a similar generation. The two cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before going in to a in depth comparison, below is a concise introduction of how the Galaxy Camera 3G matches up vs the W730 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W730. The whole galleries are provided at Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Gallery and Sony W730 Gallery.

For anybody who is planning to lug around your camera often, you will need to factor in its weight and measurements. The Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G provides physical 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 W730 has proportions of 93mm x 52mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.0" x 0.9") having a weight of 122 grams (0.27 lbs).

See the Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G versus Sony W730 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you have chosen at that time. The following is the front view physical size comparison of the Galaxy Camera 3G vs the W730.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the Galaxy Camera 3G and W730 is 90 and 96 respectively.

Often, it can be tough to picture the contrast in sensor measurements just by viewing a spec sheet. The photograph here will give you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the Galaxy Camera 3G and W730.

As you can see, each of these cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements and the exact same resolution therefore you should expect comparable quality of photographs but you really should consider the production date of the cameras into account.