Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G vs Sony A77

Lets take a closer look at the Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G versus Sony A77, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Advanced DSLR by competitors Samsung and Sony. There is a big difference among the sensor resolutions of the Galaxy Camera 3G (16MP) and A77 (24MP) and the Galaxy Camera 3G (1/2.3") and A77 (APS-C) possess different sensor dimensions.

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The Galaxy Camera 3G was released 11 months later than the A77 so they are both of a similar generation. Both cameras offer different body type with the Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G being a Compact camera and the Sony A77 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before delving straight into a detailed comparison, below is a simple summation of how the Galaxy Camera 3G matches up against the A77 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G and Sony SLT-A77. The complete galleries are available at Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Gallery and Sony A77 Gallery.

For those who are going to lug around your camera often, you will have to factor its weight and proportions. The Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G offers exterior 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) whilst the Sony A77 has measurements of 143mm x 104mm x 81mm (5.6" x 4.1" x 3.2") accompanied by a weight of 732 grams (1.61 lbs).

Examine the Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G versus Sony A77 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you have attached at that time. Here is the front view physical size comparison of the Galaxy Camera 3G versus the A77.

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the Galaxy Camera 3G and A77 is 90 and 59 respectively.

Generally, it's tough to visualize the difference in sensor measurements merely by researching specs. The visual here will help offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the Galaxy Camera 3G and A77.

As you can plainly see, the two cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The Galaxy Camera 3G featuring a smaller sensor is going to make shooting shallow DOF tougher and the Sony A77 will render greater detail as a result of its extra 8MP. Higher resolution will also let you crop photographs a little more aggressively. The fresher Galaxy Camera 3G provides an advantage when it comes to sensor tech.