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Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G vs Sony A65

Portability
90
Imaging
39
Features
44
Overall
41
Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G front
 
Sony SLT-A65 front
Portability
64
Imaging
63
Features
85
Overall
71

Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G vs Sony A65 Key Specs

Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 4.8" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 23-481mm (F) lens
  • 305g - 129 x 71 x 19mm
  • Revealed August 2012
Sony A65
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800 (Increase to 25600)
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
  • 622g - 132 x 97 x 81mm
  • Announced November 2011
  • Refreshed by Sony A68
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Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G vs Sony A65 Overview

Here is a extensive review of the Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G and Sony A65, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR by companies Samsung and Sony. There is a crucial difference between the sensor resolutions of the Galaxy Camera 3G (16MP) and A65 (24MP) and the Galaxy Camera 3G (1/2.3") and A65 (APS-C) offer different sensor measurements.

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The Galaxy Camera 3G was released 10 months later than the A65 and they are both of a similar generation. Each of these cameras have different body design with the Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G being a Compact camera and the Sony A65 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before delving straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a short summary of how the Galaxy Camera 3G scores versus the A65 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G over the Sony A65

 Galaxy Camera 3G A65 
AnnouncedAugust 2012November 2011Fresher by 10 months
Screen dimensions4.8"3"Bigger screen (+1.8")
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Sony A65 over the Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G

 A65 Galaxy Camera 3G 
Manually focus More exact focusing
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Screen resolution921k0kSharper screen (+921k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies

Common features in the Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G and Sony A65

 Galaxy Camera 3G A65 

Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G vs Sony A65 Physical Comparison

For those who are intending to carry your camera, you'll have to factor in its weight and volume. The Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G enjoys outer dimensions of 129mm x 71mm x 19mm (5.1" x 2.8" x 0.7") along with a weight of 305 grams (0.67 lbs) while the Sony A65 has sizing of 132mm x 97mm x 81mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 3.2") accompanied by a weight of 622 grams (1.37 lbs).

Examine the Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G and Sony A65 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are using at that time. Underneath is a front view sizing comparison of the Galaxy Camera 3G versus the A65.

Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G vs Sony A65 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the Galaxy Camera 3G and A65 is 90 and 64 respectively.

Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G vs Sony A65 top view buttons comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G vs Sony A65 Sensor Comparison

Often, it's hard to visualize the gap between sensor sizing purely by checking specifications. The visual here should provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the Galaxy Camera 3G and A65.

Plainly, both cameras have different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The Galaxy Camera 3G due to its tinier sensor is going to make achieving shallower depth of field more difficult and the Sony A65 will resolve extra detail as a result of its extra 8MP. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop photographs a bit more aggressively. The younger Galaxy Camera 3G should have an edge when it comes to sensor technology.

Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G vs Sony A65 sensor size comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G vs Sony A65 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G vs Sony A65 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G
Portrait photography with Sony A65
30
good resolution (16MP)
lack of manual focus
no manual control
can't use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
77
focusing manually
good megapixels (24MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
supports face detection focus
saves RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G
Street photography with Sony A65
61
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others in class (305g)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
77
screen articulates
image stabilization (Sensor based)
good sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
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Sports Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Sports photography details
Sony A65 Sports photography details
44
incredible zoom range (23-481mm 20.9 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
81
image stabilization (Sensor based)
good megapixels (24MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
supports tracking autofocus
sensor has phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G as a Travel photography camera
Sony A65 as a Travel photography camera
72
lighter than others in class (305g)
good resolution (16MP)
decently wide (23mm)
great reach (481mm)
good maximum aperture (f)
no Timelapse recording
does not feature selfie friendly display
68
good megapixels (24MP)
flash built-in
selfie friendly display
lack of Timelapse function
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G as a Landscape photography camera
Sony A65 as a Landscape photography camera
47
decently wide (23mm)
good maximum aperture (f)
lovely big screen (4.8 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16MP)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
no manual control
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
no Timelapse recording
75
focusing manually
switch lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
screen is a good size (3")
image stabilization (Sensor based)
good megapixels (24MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
lack of Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G
Vlogging with Sony A65
36
decently wide (23mm)
good maximum aperture (f)
touchscreen functionality
built in image stabilization (Optical)
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than others in class (305 grams)
does not feature selfie friendly display
no external microphone jack
78
selfie friendly display
image stabilization (Sensor based)
supports face detection focus
great video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
includes external microphone support
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Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G vs Sony A65 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G and Sony A65
 Samsung Galaxy Camera 3GSony SLT-A65
General Information
Company Samsung Sony
Model type Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Sony SLT-A65
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Entry-Level DSLR
Revealed 2012-08-29 2011-11-15
Physical type Compact Compact SLR
Sensor Information
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 surface area 28.1mm² 366.6mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 24MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio - 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution - 6000 x 4000
Maximum native ISO 3200 12800
Maximum boosted ISO - 25600
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points - 15
Cross type focus points - 3
Lens
Lens support fixed lens Sony/Minolta Alpha
Lens zoom range 23-481mm (20.9x) -
Amount of lenses - 143
Focal length multiplier 5.8 1.5
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fully Articulated
Display size 4.8" 3"
Display resolution 0k dots 921k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display tech 308 ppi, HD Super Clear Touch Display -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 2,359k dots
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.73x
Features
Slowest shutter speed - 30 secs
Maximum shutter speed - 1/4000 secs
Continuous shooting rate - 10.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance no built-in flash 10.00 m
Flash settings no built-in flash Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, High Speed Sync, Rear Curtain, Fill-in, Wireless
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Maximum flash synchronize - 1/160 secs
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 1920 x 1080 (60, 24 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30fps), 640 x 424 (29.97 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB none USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS BuiltIn BuiltIn
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 305 grams (0.67 lbs) 622 grams (1.37 lbs)
Physical dimensions 129 x 71 x 19mm (5.1" x 2.8" x 0.7") 132 x 97 x 81mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 3.2")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested 74
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 23.4
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 12.6
DXO Low light rating not tested 717
Other
Battery life - 560 photos
Battery style - Battery Pack
Battery ID - NP-FM500H
Self timer - Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage type micro SD/micro SDHC/micro SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Card slots Single Single
Retail cost $606 $700