Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G vs Sony A99

On this page, we will be looking at the Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G and Sony A99, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Advanced DSLR by companies Samsung and Sony. There is a sizeable difference between the sensor resolutions of the Galaxy Camera 3G (16MP) and A99 (24MP) and the Galaxy Camera 3G (1/2.3") and A99 (Full frame) provide different sensor measurements.

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The Galaxy Camera 3G was revealed 3 months before the A99 which means that they are 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 A99 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before delving straight to a in depth comparison, here is a quick highlight of how the Galaxy Camera 3G grades vs the A99 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G and Sony SLT-A99. The full galleries are viewable at Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Gallery and Sony A99 Gallery.

For those who are intending to travel with your camera, you'll have to think about its weight and measurements. The Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G offers external dimensions of 129mm x 71mm x 19mm (5.1" x 2.8" x 0.7") having a weight of 305 grams (0.67 lbs) and the Sony A99 has proportions of 147mm x 111mm x 78mm (5.8" x 4.4" x 3.1") along with a weight of 812 grams (1.79 lbs).

Take a look at the Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G and Sony A99 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you have attached at that moment. Underneath is a front view measurements comparison of the Galaxy Camera 3G compared to the A99.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the Galaxy Camera 3G and A99 is 90 and 57 respectively.

In many cases, it's difficult to picture the contrast between sensor dimensions merely by reviewing a spec sheet. The image underneath will help give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the Galaxy Camera 3G and A99.

Clearly, both of these cameras provide different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The Galaxy Camera 3G having a tinier sensor is going to make shooting shallow DOF more challenging and the Sony A99 will offer greater detail because of its extra 8MP. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop photographs more aggressively.