Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G vs Sony A33

Here, we are analyzing the Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G versus Sony A33, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Entry-Level DSLR by competitors Samsung and Sony. The image resolution of the Galaxy Camera 3G (16MP) and the A33 (14MP) is very close but the Galaxy Camera 3G (1/2.3") and A33 (APS-C) offer different sensor sizes.

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The Galaxy Camera 3G was brought out 2 years after the A33 which is a fairly serious difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras feature different body design with the Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G being a Compact camera and the Sony A33 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before diving straight to a in depth comparison, here is a brief summary of how the Galaxy Camera 3G matches up vs the A33 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G & Sony SLT-A33. The entire galleries are viewable at Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Gallery & Sony A33 Gallery.

For those who are planning to travel with your camera often, you will have to factor its weight and measurements. The Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G comes with exterior measurements of 129mm x 71mm x 19mm (5.1" x 2.8" x 0.7") with a weight of 305 grams (0.67 lbs) while the Sony A33 has proportions of 124mm x 92mm x 85mm (4.9" x 3.6" x 3.3") accompanied by a weight of 500 grams (1.10 lbs).

Look at the Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G versus Sony A33 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you use during that time. Here is a front view dimensions comparison of the Galaxy Camera 3G against the A33.

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the Galaxy Camera 3G and A33 is 90 and 67 respectively.

Usually, it is very hard to imagine the gap in sensor dimensions purely by viewing specs. The picture underneath will offer you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the Galaxy Camera 3G and A33.

All in all, both of the cameras feature different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The Galaxy Camera 3G because of its smaller sensor is going to make achieving shallow DOF harder and the Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G will render more detail having its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop pics way more aggressively. The fresher Galaxy Camera 3G should have an edge when it comes to sensor innovation.