Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G vs Sony W810

On this page, we will be matching up the Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G vs Sony W810, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Ultracompact by companies Samsung and Sony. The image resolution of the Galaxy Camera 3G (16MP) and the W810 (20MP) is relatively similar and both cameras boast the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The Galaxy Camera 3G was manufactured 16 months prior to the W810 which makes them a generation away from each other. The two cameras have different body design with the Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G being a Compact camera and the Sony W810 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before delving straight to a complete comparison, here is a concise synopsis of how the Galaxy Camera 3G scores versus the W810 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W810. The entire galleries are viewable at Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Gallery & Sony W810 Gallery.

For anyone who is intending to travel with your camera often, you should take into account its weight and size. The Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G enjoys outside measurements of 129mm x 71mm x 19mm (5.1" x 2.8" x 0.7") and a weight of 305 grams (0.67 lbs) and the Sony W810 has specifications of 97mm x 56mm x 21mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") having a weight of 111 grams (0.24 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are using during that time. Here is a front view proportions comparison of the Galaxy Camera 3G vs the W810.

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the Galaxy Camera 3G and W810 is 90 and 96 respectively.

In many cases, it can be difficult to envision the contrast between sensor dimensions purely by going over a spec sheet. The pic below may give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the Galaxy Camera 3G and W810.

As you can see, both cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same MP. You can count on the Sony W810 to offer you greater detail due to its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will enable you to crop shots a bit more aggressively. The more aged Galaxy Camera 3G is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.