Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G vs Sony A65

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.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G and Sony SLT-A65. The complete galleries are available at Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Gallery and Sony A65 Gallery.

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.

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.

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

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.