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Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G vs Sony A35

Portability
90
Imaging
39
Features
44
Overall
41
Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G front
 
Sony SLT-A35 front
Portability
69
Imaging
56
Features
70
Overall
61

Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G vs Sony A35 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
  • Revealed August 2012
Sony A35
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 25600
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
  • 415g - 124 x 92 x 85mm
  • Released September 2011
  • Superseded the Sony A33
  • Newer Model is Sony A37
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Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G vs Sony A35 Overview

Below, we will be looking at the Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G and Sony A35, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR by manufacturers Samsung and Sony. The sensor resolution of the Galaxy Camera 3G (16MP) and the A35 (16MP) is relatively close but the Galaxy Camera 3G (1/2.3") and A35 (APS-C) come with totally different sensor dimensions.

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The Galaxy Camera 3G was released 12 months after the A35 which means that they are of a similar generation. Both cameras come with different body type with the Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G being a Compact camera and the Sony A35 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before we go in to a thorough comparison, below is a concise synopsis of how the Galaxy Camera 3G scores vs the A35 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G over the Sony A35

 Galaxy Camera 3G A35 
ReleasedAugust 2012September 2011More modern by 12 months
Screen dimension4.8"3"Bigger screen (+1.8")
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Sony A35 over the Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G

 A35 Galaxy Camera 3G 
Focus manually More accurate focusing
Screen resolution921k0kCrisper screen (+921k dot)

Common features in the Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G and Sony A35

 Galaxy Camera 3G A35 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen

Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G vs Sony A35 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is looking to carry around your camera, you will want to think about its weight and size. The Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G offers outside dimensions of 129mm x 71mm x 19mm (5.1" x 2.8" x 0.7") having a weight of 305 grams (0.67 lbs) and the Sony A35 has specifications of 124mm x 92mm x 85mm (4.9" x 3.6" x 3.3") with a weight of 415 grams (0.91 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Following is the front view scale comparison of the Galaxy Camera 3G and the A35.

Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G vs Sony A35 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the Galaxy Camera 3G and A35 is 90 and 69 respectively.

Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G vs Sony A35 top view buttons comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G vs Sony A35 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is very difficult to see the gap in sensor sizes only by researching specs. The pic underneath will help give you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the Galaxy Camera 3G and A35.

All in all, both of those cameras posses the exact same MP albeit not the same sensor sizes. The Galaxy Camera 3G comes with the smaller sensor which is going to make obtaining shallow depth of field more difficult. The more recent Galaxy Camera 3G is going to have an advantage in sensor innovation.

Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G vs Sony A35 sensor size comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G vs Sony A35 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G vs Sony A35 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Portrait photography details
Sony A35 Portrait photography details
30
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
no manual control
can't use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
73
manual focus
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
comes with face detect focusing
exports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G
Street photography with Sony A35
61
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (305g)
no moving screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
71
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
exports RAW files
lighter than competition in class (415g)
very good high ISO (25,600)
screen does not articulate
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Sports Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Sports photography features
Sony A35 Sports photography features
44
long zoom range (23-481mm 20.9 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
no shutter priority
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
61
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
sensor has phase detect AF
continuous shooting slow (6.0 frames per second)
bad battery power (440 CIPA)
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G
Travel photography with Sony A35
72
lighter than competition (305 grams)
megapixel count good (16MP)
fairly wide (23mm)
great zoom (481mm)
fast maximum aperture (f)
no Timelapse function
display isn't selfie friendly
58
lighter than competition in class (415 grams)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
has built in flash
no Timelapse recording
bad battery power (440 per charge)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Landscape photography factors
Sony A35 Landscape photography factors
47
fairly wide (23mm)
fast maximum aperture (f)
screen larger than average (4.8 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16MP)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
no manual control
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
no Timelapse function
69
manual focus
swap lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
screen size is good (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
very good high ISO (25,600)
exports RAW files
bad battery power (440 shots)
no Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Vlogging info
Sony A35 Vlogging info
36
fairly wide (23mm)
fast maximum aperture (f)
touchscreen enabled
built in image stabilization (Optical)
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competition (305 grams)
display isn't selfie friendly
no external microphone socket
36
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
comes with face detect focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
includes microphone port
lighter than competition in class (415g)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
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Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G vs Sony A35 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G and Sony A35
 Samsung Galaxy Camera 3GSony SLT-A35
General Information
Brand Name Samsung Sony
Model Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Sony SLT-A35
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Entry-Level DSLR
Revealed 2012-08-29 2011-09-20
Body design Compact Compact SLR
Sensor Information
Processor Chip 1.4GHz Quad-Core Bionz
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" APS-C
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 23.5 x 15.6mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 366.6mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio - 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution - 4912 x 3264
Max native ISO 3200 25600
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points - 15
Cross focus points - 3
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens Sony/Minolta Alpha
Lens focal range 23-481mm (20.9x) -
Total lenses - 143
Crop factor 5.8 1.5
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 4.8 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 0k dot 921k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen tech 308 ppi, HD Super Clear Touch Display -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 1,150k dot
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.73x
Features
Lowest shutter speed - 30 seconds
Highest shutter speed - 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed - 6.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range no built-in flash 12.00 m
Flash settings no built-in flash Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, High Speed Sync, Rear Curtain, Fill-in, Wireless
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Highest flash sync - 1/160 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 1920 x 1080 (60, 29.97 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30fps), 640 x 424 (29.97 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB none USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS BuiltIn None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 305g (0.67 lb) 415g (0.91 lb)
Dimensions 129 x 71 x 19mm (5.1" x 2.8" x 0.7") 124 x 92 x 85mm (4.9" x 3.6" x 3.3")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested 74
DXO Color Depth score not tested 23.3
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 12.7
DXO Low light score not tested 763
Other
Battery life - 440 photographs
Style of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model - NP-FW50
Self timer - Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec 3 or 5 images)
Time lapse recording
Storage media micro SD/micro SDHC/micro SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots Single Single
Launch pricing $606 $598