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Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G vs Sony A68

Portability
90
Imaging
39
Features
44
Overall
41
Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G front
 
Sony SLT-A68 front
Portability
64
Imaging
66
Features
70
Overall
67

Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G vs Sony A68 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
  • Launched August 2012
Sony A68
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.7" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 25600
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
  • 610g - 143 x 104 x 81mm
  • Announced November 2015
  • Replaced the Sony A65
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Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G vs Sony A68 Overview

Let's look more in depth at the Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G and Sony A68, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Entry-Level DSLR by manufacturers Samsung and Sony. There is a sizable difference among the image resolutions of the Galaxy Camera 3G (16MP) and A68 (24MP) and the Galaxy Camera 3G (1/2.3") and A68 (APS-C) offer different sensor sizes.

Photography Glossary

The Galaxy Camera 3G was revealed 4 years prior to the A68 which is a fairly significant difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras feature different body design with the Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G being a Compact camera and the Sony A68 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before delving right into a thorough comparison, here is a brief overview of how the Galaxy Camera 3G scores against the A68 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G over the Sony A68

 Galaxy Camera 3G A68 
Display size4.8"2.7"Larger display (+2.1")
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Sony A68 over the Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G

 A68 Galaxy Camera 3G 
AnnouncedNovember 2015August 2012More modern by 38 months
Manual focus Dial precise focus
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display resolution461k0kClearer display (+461k dot)

Common features in the Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G and Sony A68

 Galaxy Camera 3G A68 
Selfie screen No selfie screen

Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G vs Sony A68 Physical Comparison

If you're intending to carry around your camera frequently, you'll need to consider its weight and proportions. The Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G offers outer measurements of 129mm x 71mm x 19mm (5.1" x 2.8" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 305 grams (0.67 lbs) while the Sony A68 has measurements of 143mm x 104mm x 81mm (5.6" x 4.1" x 3.2") along with a weight of 610 grams (1.34 lbs).

Examine the Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G and Sony A68 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Underneath is a front view overall size comparison of the Galaxy Camera 3G against the A68.

Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G vs Sony A68 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the Galaxy Camera 3G and A68 is 90 and 64 respectively.

Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G vs Sony A68 top view buttons comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G vs Sony A68 Sensor Comparison

Often, it is very tough to picture the contrast in sensor sizes only by researching technical specs. The pic here may offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the Galaxy Camera 3G and A68.

As you can tell, both cameras feature different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The Galaxy Camera 3G with its smaller sensor is going to make shooting shallow DOF trickier and the Sony A68 will provide you with extra detail because of its extra 8MP. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop photos way more aggressively. The more aged Galaxy Camera 3G will be behind in sensor technology.

Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G vs Sony A68 sensor size comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G vs Sony A68 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G vs Sony A68 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G
Portrait photography with Sony A68
30
good resolution (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
manual mode not possible
external flash not possible
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
79
you can focus manually
decent sensor resolution (24 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
features face detection focusing
saves RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G
Street photography with Sony A68
61
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (305g)
no articulating screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
77
has a tilting screen
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
above average high ISO (25,600)
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Sports Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Sports photography details
Sony A68 Sports photography details
44
long zoom range (23-481mm 20.9 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16MP)
no shutter priority mode
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
74
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent sensor resolution (24 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
features tracking autofocus
has phase detect AF
bad battery (510 per charge)
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G
Travel photography with Sony A68
72
lighter than competition (305g)
good resolution (16MP)
decently wide (23mm)
great reach (481mm)
great max aperture (f)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
display is not selfie friendly
54
decent sensor resolution (24 megapixels)
flash built-in
doesn't have Time Lapse function
bad battery (510 CIPA)
screen is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Landscape photography highlights
Sony A68 Landscape photography highlights
47
decently wide (23mm)
great max aperture (f)
bigger than average screen (4.8 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16MP)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
manual mode not possible
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
doesn't have Time Lapse function
67
you can focus manually
swap lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent sensor resolution (24 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
above average high ISO (25,600)
saves RAW formats
screen is small (2.7 inches)
bad battery (510 CIPA)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G
Vlogging with Sony A68
36
decently wide (23mm)
great max aperture (f)
touch screen
has image stabilization (Optical)
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competition (305 grams)
display is not selfie friendly
doesn't have external mic support
35
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
features face detection focusing
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
has external mic socket
screen is not selfie friendly
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Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G vs Sony A68 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G and Sony A68
 Samsung Galaxy Camera 3GSony SLT-A68
General Information
Brand Samsung Sony
Model type Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Sony SLT-A68
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Entry-Level DSLR
Launched 2012-08-29 2015-11-06
Physical type Compact Compact SLR
Sensor Information
Powered by 1.4GHz Quad-Core Bionz X
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" APS-C
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 23.5 x 15.6mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 366.6mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 24 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio - 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution - 6000 x 4000
Max native ISO 3200 25600
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points - 79
Cross type focus points - 15
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens Sony/Minolta Alpha
Lens zoom range 23-481mm (20.9x) -
Number of lenses - 143
Crop factor 5.8 1.5
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Tilting
Screen diagonal 4.8" 2.7"
Screen resolution 0 thousand dots 461 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen technology 308 ppi, HD Super Clear Touch Display -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 1,440 thousand dots
Viewfinder coverage - 100%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.57x
Features
Slowest shutter speed - 30 secs
Maximum shutter speed - 1/4000 secs
Continuous shooting rate - 8.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance no built-in flash 12.00 m (at ISO 100)
Flash settings no built-in flash Flash off, Auto, Fill-flash, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction, Rear sync, Wireless, High Speed sync
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Maximum flash synchronize - 1/160 secs
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 1920 x 1080 (60i, 30p, 24p), 1440 x 1080, 640 x 480
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB none USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS BuiltIn None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 305g (0.67 lbs) 610g (1.34 lbs)
Physical dimensions 129 x 71 x 19mm (5.1" x 2.8" x 0.7") 143 x 104 x 81mm (5.6" x 4.1" x 3.2")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested 79
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 24.1
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 13.5
DXO Low light rating not tested 701
Other
Battery life - 510 images
Battery type - Battery Pack
Battery ID - NP-FM500H
Self timer - Yes (Yes (2 or 12 sec))
Time lapse recording
Type of storage micro SD/micro SDHC/micro SDXC SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo
Card slots Single Single
Price at launch $606 $581