Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G vs Sony W800

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.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W800. The complete galleries are viewable at Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Gallery and Sony W800 Gallery.

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).

Contrast the Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G vs Sony W800 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

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.

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

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.