Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G vs Sony ZV-1

Let's look more closely at the Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G versus Sony ZV-1, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Large Sensor Compact by competitors Samsung and Sony. The sensor resolution of the Galaxy Camera 3G (16MP) and the ZV-1 (20MP) is fairly well matched but the Galaxy Camera 3G (1/2.3") and ZV-1 (1") offer different sensor size.

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The Galaxy Camera 3G was launched 8 years before the ZV-1 which is quite a significant difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras have different body design with the Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G being a Compact camera and the Sony ZV-1 being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before going right into a in depth comparison, here is a concise introduction of how the Galaxy Camera 3G scores against the ZV-1 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G & Sony ZV-1. The complete galleries are viewable at Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Gallery & Sony ZV-1 Gallery.

In case you're looking to travel with your camera frequently, you'll have to factor its weight and measurements. The Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G features outside measurements of 129mm x 71mm x 19mm (5.1" x 2.8" x 0.7") and a weight of 305 grams (0.67 lbs) and the Sony ZV-1 has proportions of 105mm x 60mm x 44mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.7") and a weight of 294 grams (0.65 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you use at that time. Below is a front view overall size comparison of the Galaxy Camera 3G versus the ZV-1.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Galaxy Camera 3G and ZV-1 is 90 and 88 respectively.

Quite often, it can be difficult to imagine the difference between sensor dimensions just by checking specs. The pic here should provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the Galaxy Camera 3G and ZV-1.

All in all, the 2 cameras provide different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The Galaxy Camera 3G due to its tinier sensor is going to make achieving bokeh trickier and the Sony ZV-1 will resolve greater detail utilizing its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop photos more aggressively. The more aged Galaxy Camera 3G is going to be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.