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Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G vs Sony A77

Portability
90
Imaging
39
Features
44
Overall
41
Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G front
 
Sony SLT-A77 front
Portability
59
Imaging
63
Features
83
Overall
71

Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G vs Sony A77 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
  • Revealed August 2012
Sony A77
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 50 - 16000 (Increase to 25600)
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
  • 732g - 143 x 104 x 81mm
  • Launched October 2011
  • Earlier Model is Sony A700
  • Refreshed by Sony A77 II
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Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G vs Sony A77 Overview

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.

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Reasons to pick Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G over the Sony A77

 Galaxy Camera 3G A77 
LaunchedAugust 2012October 2011More recent by 11 months
Screen sizing4.8"3"Bigger screen (+1.8")
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Sony A77 over the Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G

 A77 Galaxy Camera 3G 
Focus manually Dial precise focusing
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Screen resolution921k0kClearer screen (+921k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Common features in the Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G and Sony A77

 Galaxy Camera 3G A77 

Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G vs Sony A77 Physical Comparison

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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G vs Sony A77 size comparison

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

Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G vs Sony A77 top view buttons comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G vs Sony A77 Sensor Comparison

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.

Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G vs Sony A77 sensor size comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G vs Sony A77 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G vs Sony A77 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G
Portrait photography with Sony A77
30
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not available
no external flash support
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
77
manual focus
MP count decent (24 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
offers face detection autofocus
saves RAW files
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Street Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Street photography details
Sony A77 Street photography details
61
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others (305g)
screen does not articulate
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
74
fully articulated screen
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW files
weather proofing
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Sports Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G as a Sports photography camera
Sony A77 as a Sports photography camera
44
incredible zoom range (23-481mm 20.9 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
74
high shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
MP count decent (24 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
weather proofing
supports phase detect autofocus
terrible battery (470 shots)
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Travel Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G as a Travel photography camera
Sony A77 as a Travel photography camera
72
lighter than others (305g)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
reasonably wide (23mm)
very long zoom (481mm)
great max aperture (f)
missing Timelapse mode
screen isn't selfie friendly
62
weather proofing
MP count decent (24 megapixels)
built-in flash
selfie friendly screen
does not have Time Lapse recording
terrible battery (470 shots)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Landscape photography information
Sony A77 Landscape photography information
47
reasonably wide (23mm)
great max aperture (f)
very good size screen (4.8 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
manual exposure not available
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
missing Timelapse mode
71
manual focus
change lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
decent sized screen (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
MP count decent (24 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW files
weather proofing
terrible battery (470 shots)
does not have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G as a Vlogging camera
Sony A77 as a Vlogging camera
36
reasonably wide (23mm)
great max aperture (f)
touchscreen functionality
image stabilization (Optical)
great video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than others (305 grams)
screen isn't selfie friendly
missing microphone support
76
selfie friendly screen
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
offers face detection autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
comes with external mic socket
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Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G vs Sony A77 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G and Sony A77
 Samsung Galaxy Camera 3GSony SLT-A77
General Information
Brand Name Samsung Sony
Model Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Sony SLT-A77
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Advanced DSLR
Revealed 2012-08-29 2011-10-25
Physical type Compact Mid-size SLR
Sensor Information
Powered by 1.4GHz Quad-Core Bionz
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 surface area 28.1mm² 366.6mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 24 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio - 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution - 6000 x 4000
Maximum native ISO 3200 16000
Maximum boosted ISO - 25600
Minimum native ISO 100 50
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points - 19
Cross focus points - 11
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens Sony/Minolta Alpha
Lens focal range 23-481mm (20.9x) -
Number of lenses - 143
Crop factor 5.8 1.5
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fully Articulated
Screen size 4.8" 3"
Screen resolution 0k dots 921k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen technology 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 seconds
Maximum shutter speed - 1/8000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate - 12.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range no built-in flash 12.00 m
Flash modes no built-in flash Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, High Speed Sync, Rear Curtain, Fill-in, Wireless
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Maximum flash synchronize - 1/250 seconds
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 format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB none USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS BuiltIn BuiltIn
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 305g (0.67 pounds) 732g (1.61 pounds)
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 score not tested 78
DXO Color Depth score not tested 24.0
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 13.2
DXO Low light score not tested 801
Other
Battery life - 470 pictures
Battery type - Battery Pack
Battery model - NP-FM500H
Self timer - Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type micro SD/micro SDHC/micro SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Card slots 1 1
Cost at launch $606 $900