Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G vs Sony W830

Let's take a closer look at the Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G versus Sony W830, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Ultracompact by rivals Samsung and Sony. The image resolution of the Galaxy Camera 3G (16MP) and the W830 (20MP) is relatively well matched and both cameras have the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The Galaxy Camera 3G was introduced 16 months before the W830 which makes them a generation away from each other. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G being a Compact camera and the Sony W830 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before delving into a comprehensive comparison, here is a concise summary of how the Galaxy Camera 3G scores against the W830 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W830. The whole galleries are provided at Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Gallery & Sony W830 Gallery.

For those who are going to travel with your camera frequently, you're going to have to factor in its weight and volume. The Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G comes with exterior dimensions of 129mm x 71mm x 19mm (5.1" x 2.8" x 0.7") having a weight of 305 grams (0.67 lbs) while the Sony W830 has sizing of 93mm x 52mm x 23mm (3.7" x 2.0" x 0.9") with a weight of 122 grams (0.27 lbs).

Examine the Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G versus Sony W830 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. The following is a front view sizing comparison of the Galaxy Camera 3G compared to the W830.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the Galaxy Camera 3G and W830 is 90 and 96 respectively.

Often, it's difficult to envision the contrast between sensor dimensions purely by checking technical specs. The pic here may offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the Galaxy Camera 3G and W830.

As you have seen, the 2 cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit not the same resolution. You can count on the Sony W830 to resolve more detail using its extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also help you crop photographs a good deal more aggressively. The more aged Galaxy Camera 3G is going to be behind in sensor technology.