Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G vs Sony A58

Its time to look a little more closely at the Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G versus Sony A58, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Entry-Level DSLR by rivals Samsung and Sony. The image resolution of the Galaxy Camera 3G (16MP) and the A58 (20MP) is fairly similar but the Galaxy Camera 3G (1/2.3") and A58 (APS-C) possess totally different sensor dimensions.

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The Galaxy Camera 3G was manufactured 15 months before the A58 making the cameras a generation away from each other. Both of these cameras come with different body type with the Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G being a Compact camera and the Sony A58 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before getting through a in-depth comparison, below is a simple summary of how the Galaxy Camera 3G matches up against the A58 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G and Sony SLT-A58. The entire galleries are available at Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Gallery and Sony A58 Gallery.

For anyone who is aiming to carry around your camera frequently, you will need to factor its weight and size. The Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G has got external measurements 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 A58 has specifications of 129mm x 95mm x 78mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 3.1") with a weight of 492 grams (1.08 lbs).

Contrast the Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G versus Sony A58 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are working with during that time. The following is the front view physical size comparison of the Galaxy Camera 3G and the A58.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the Galaxy Camera 3G and A58 is 90 and 68 respectively.

Usually, its hard to see the difference between sensor sizes merely by reviewing specs. The picture below may offer you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the Galaxy Camera 3G and A58.

All in all, the two cameras posses different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The Galaxy Camera 3G due to its tinier sensor will make getting shallower depth of field harder and the Sony A58 will deliver greater detail due to its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop images somewhat more aggressively. The more aged Galaxy Camera 3G is going to be behind in sensor technology.