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Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G vs Sony W800

Portability
90
Imaging
39
Features
44
Overall
41
Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W800 front
Portability
96
Imaging
45
Features
29
Overall
38

Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G vs Sony W800 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
  • Introduced August 2012
Sony W800
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-130mm (F3.2-6.4) lens
  • 125g - 97 x 55 x 21mm
  • Introduced February 2014
Photography Glossary

Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G vs Sony W800 Overview

Below, we will be comparing the Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G vs Sony W800, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Samsung and Sony. The resolution of the Galaxy Camera 3G (16MP) and the W800 (20MP) is relatively comparable and they use the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The Galaxy Camera 3G was released 17 months earlier than the W800 which makes the cameras a generation away from each other. Both cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before going in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a short summary of how the Galaxy Camera 3G scores against the W800 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G over the Sony W800

 Galaxy Camera 3G W800 
Screen dimension4.8"2.7"Bigger screen (+2.1")
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Sony W800 over the Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G

 W800 Galaxy Camera 3G 
IntroducedFebruary 2014August 2012Newer by 17 months
Screen resolution230k0kSharper screen (+230k dot)

Common features in the Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G and Sony W800

 Galaxy Camera 3G W800 
Manually focus No manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen

Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G vs Sony W800 Physical Comparison

In case you're going to travel with your camera frequently, you'll need to think about its weight and volume. The Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G has outer dimensions of 129mm x 71mm x 19mm (5.1" x 2.8" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 305 grams (0.67 lbs) whilst the Sony W800 has sizing of 97mm x 55mm x 21mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") along with a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are using during that time. Following is the front view dimensions comparison of the Galaxy Camera 3G compared to the W800.

Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G vs Sony W800 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the Galaxy Camera 3G and W800 is 90 and 96 respectively.

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Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G vs Sony W800 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is very hard to picture the difference in sensor dimensions simply by checking out specs. The image below will help give you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the Galaxy Camera 3G and W800.

As you can plainly see, the 2 cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit different megapixels. You should count on the Sony W800 to show greater detail as a result of its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will help you crop shots much more aggressively. The more aged Galaxy Camera 3G will be behind in sensor technology.

Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G vs Sony W800 sensor size comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G vs Sony W800 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G vs Sony W800 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G
Portrait photography with Sony W800
30
decent megapixels (16MP)
lack of manual focus
no manual control
no external flash support
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
38
decent sensor resolution (20 megapixels)
provides face detection focusing
lack of manual focus
no manual control
external flash not possible
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Street photography features
Sony W800 Street photography features
61
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (305 grams)
no articulating screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
65
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others (125 grams)
screen does not articulate
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G
Sports photography with Sony W800
44
amazing zoom range (23-481mm 20.9 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16MP)
no shutter priority mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
43
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (20MP)
provides tracking autofocus
slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Travel photography advice
Sony W800 Travel photography advice
72
lighter than competition (305 grams)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
rather wide (23mm)
great reach (481mm)
very good max aperture (f)
lack of Time Lapse mode
does not feature selfie friendly screen
70
lighter than others (125g)
decent sensor resolution (20 megapixels)
built-in flash
rather wide (26mm)
does not have Time Lapse function
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Landscape photography advice
Sony W800 Landscape photography advice
47
rather wide (23mm)
very good max aperture (f)
screen larger than average (4.8 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
no manual control
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
lack of Time Lapse mode
41
rather wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (20 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
no manual control
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
does not have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Vlogging features
Sony W800 Vlogging features
36
rather wide (23mm)
very good max aperture (f)
touchscreen functionality
has image stabilization (Optical)
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competition (305 grams)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
lack of mic port
33
rather wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detection focusing
lighter than others (125 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have external mic socket
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Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G vs Sony W800 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G and Sony W800
 Samsung Galaxy Camera 3GSony Cyber-shot DSC-W800
General Information
Company Samsung Sony
Model Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W800
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2012-08-29 2014-02-13
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by 1.4GHz Quad-Core -
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 megapixels 20 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution - 5152 x 3864
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 23-481mm (20.9x) 26-130mm (5.0x)
Maximal aperture - f/3.2-6.4
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 4.8" 2.7"
Screen resolution 0 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen technology 308 ppi, HD Super Clear Touch Display TFT LCD display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed - 2 secs
Highest shutter speed - 1/1500 secs
Continuous shooting rate - 1.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range no built-in flash 3.50 m
Flash options no built-in flash Auto / Flash On / Slow Synchro / Flash Off / Advanced Flash
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 AVI MPEG4
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB none USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS BuiltIn None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 305 grams (0.67 pounds) 125 grams (0.28 pounds)
Dimensions 129 x 71 x 19mm (5.1" x 2.8" x 0.7") 97 x 55 x 21mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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-BN
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
Card slots 1 1
Pricing at launch $606 $90