Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G vs Sony A55

Here is a in depth overview of the Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G vs Sony A55, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR by brands Samsung and Sony. The image resolution of the Galaxy Camera 3G (16MP) and the A55 (16MP) is relatively comparable but the Galaxy Camera 3G (1/2.3") and A55 (APS-C) feature totally different sensor measurements.

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The Galaxy Camera 3G was introduced 2 years later than the A55 and that is a fairly serious difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G being a Compact camera and the Sony A55 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before delving through a step-by-step comparison, below is a simple introduction of how the Galaxy Camera 3G matches up vs the A55 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G & Sony SLT-A55. The whole galleries are viewable at Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Gallery & Sony A55 Gallery.

For anyone who is planning to carry your camera, you should take into account its weight and measurements. The Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G comes with external dimensions 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 A55 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).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are using at the time. Below is the front view dimensions comparison of the Galaxy Camera 3G compared to the A55.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the Galaxy Camera 3G and A55 is 90 and 67 respectively.

In many cases, it is very tough to envision the difference in sensor sizing purely by seeing a spec sheet. The visual underneath will help provide you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the Galaxy Camera 3G and A55.

As you can see, both cameras offer the same exact MP albeit not the same sensor sizing. The Galaxy Camera 3G includes the smaller sensor which should make obtaining shallow depth of field more difficult. The more modern Galaxy Camera 3G will have an edge with regard to sensor technology.