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Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G vs Sony A77 II

Portability
90
Imaging
39
Features
44
Overall
41
Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G front
 
Sony SLT-A77 II front
Portability
62
Imaging
65
Features
85
Overall
73

Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G vs Sony A77 II 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
  • Introduced August 2012
Sony A77 II
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 50 - 25600
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
  • 647g - 143 x 104 x 81mm
  • Released May 2014
  • Old Model is Sony A77
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Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G vs Sony A77 II Overview

In this write-up, we will be comparing the Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G vs Sony A77 II, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Advanced DSLR by companies Samsung and Sony. There exists a noticeable gap between the resolutions of the Galaxy Camera 3G (16MP) and A77 II (24MP) and the Galaxy Camera 3G (1/2.3") and A77 II (APS-C) enjoy different sensor measurements.

Photography Glossary

The Galaxy Camera 3G was released 21 months earlier than the A77 II which makes the cameras a generation away from one another. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G being a Compact camera and the Sony A77 II being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before diving in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a brief overview of how the Galaxy Camera 3G scores against the A77 II in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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

 Galaxy Camera 3G A77 II 
Screen sizing4.8"3"Bigger screen (+1.8")
Touch screen Quickly navigate

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

 A77 II Galaxy Camera 3G 
ReleasedMay 2014August 2012More modern by 21 months
Manual focus Dial exact focusing
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Screen resolution1229k0kSharper screen (+1229k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies

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

 Galaxy Camera 3G A77 II 

Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G vs Sony A77 II Physical Comparison

For anybody who is aiming to carry around your camera frequently, you'll need to factor its weight and dimensions. The Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G comes with exterior measurements of 129mm x 71mm x 19mm (5.1" x 2.8" x 0.7") and a weight of 305 grams (0.67 lbs) while the Sony A77 II has dimensions of 143mm x 104mm x 81mm (5.6" x 4.1" x 3.2") along with a weight of 647 grams (1.43 lbs).

Look at the Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G vs Sony A77 II in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Following is the front view sizing comparison of the Galaxy Camera 3G and the A77 II.

Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G vs Sony A77 II size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Galaxy Camera 3G and A77 II is 90 and 62 respectively.

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

Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G vs Sony A77 II Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, its tough to picture the contrast between sensor sizes only by looking at specifications. The picture here will help provide you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the Galaxy Camera 3G and A77 II.

To sum up, each of the cameras enjoy different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The Galaxy Camera 3G featuring a tinier sensor is going to make getting shallower depth of field harder and the Sony A77 II will resolve more detail as a result of its extra 8 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop shots far more aggressively. The more aged Galaxy Camera 3G is going to be behind in sensor technology.

Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G vs Sony A77 II sensor size comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G vs Sony A77 II Screen and ViewFinder

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

Portrait Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G as a Portrait photography camera
Sony A77 II as a Portrait photography camera
30
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
manual exposure not possible
external flash not possible
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
79
manual focus
decent megapixels (24MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
provides face detection autofocus
delivers RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Street photography info
Sony A77 II Street photography info
61
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (305g)
screen does not articulate
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
76
screen articulates
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
environment proof
above average ISO range (25,600)
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Sports Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G as a Sports photography camera
Sony A77 II as a Sports photography camera
44
amazing zoom range (23-481mm 20.9 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
no shutter priority
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
76
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000s)
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent megapixels (24MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
provides tracking autofocus
environment proof
has phase detect autofocus
terrible battery life (480 shots)
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Travel Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Travel photography highlights
Sony A77 II Travel photography highlights
72
lighter than competition (305 grams)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
reasonably wide (23mm)
long reach (481mm)
great maximum aperture (f)
lack of Time Lapse recording
screen is not selfie friendly
64
environment proof
decent megapixels (24MP)
built-in flash
selfie friendly display
no Timelapse function
terrible battery life (480 per charge)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G as a Landscape photography camera
Sony A77 II as a Landscape photography camera
47
reasonably wide (23mm)
great maximum aperture (f)
big screen (4.8 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
manual exposure not possible
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
lack of Time Lapse recording
73
manual focus
change lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
nice screen size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent megapixels (24MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
above average ISO range (25,600)
delivers RAW formats
environment proof
terrible battery life (480 per charge)
no Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Vlogging features
Sony A77 II Vlogging features
36
reasonably wide (23mm)
great maximum aperture (f)
built-in touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competition (305g)
screen is not selfie friendly
lack of mic support
77
selfie friendly display
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
provides face detection autofocus
high video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
has external microphone socket
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Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G vs Sony A77 II Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G and Sony A77 II
 Samsung Galaxy Camera 3GSony SLT-A77 II
General Information
Brand Name Samsung Sony
Model type Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Sony SLT-A77 II
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Advanced DSLR
Introduced 2012-08-29 2014-05-21
Physical type Compact Mid-size SLR
Sensor Information
Powered by 1.4GHz Quad-Core Bionz X
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 16 megapixels 24 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio - 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution - 6000 x 4000
Highest native ISO 3200 25600
Min native ISO 100 50
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
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
Focal length multiplier 5.8 1.5
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fully Articulated
Screen sizing 4.8 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 0k dots 1,229k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen tech 308 ppi, HD Super Clear Touch Display -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 2,359k dots
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.73x
Features
Minimum shutter speed - 30 seconds
Fastest shutter speed - 1/8000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate - 12.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance no built-in flash 12.00 m (at ISO 100)
Flash settings no built-in flash Auto, fill, rear sync, slow sync
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Fastest flash synchronize - 1/250 seconds
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 (60p, 60i, 30p), 1440 x 1080 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB none USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS BuiltIn None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 305g (0.67 lb) 647g (1.43 lb)
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 Overall rating not tested 82
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 24.4
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 13.4
DXO Low light rating not tested 1013
Other
Battery life - 480 images
Style of battery - 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/ Pro-HG Duo
Card slots One One
Launch cost $606 $1,198