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Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G vs Sony ZV-1

Portability
90
Imaging
39
Features
44
Overall
41
Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G front
 
Sony ZV-1 front
Portability
88
Imaging
55
Features
86
Overall
67

Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G vs Sony ZV-1 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 ZV-1
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1" Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 125 - 12800 (Push to 25600)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 24-70mm (F1.8-2.8) lens
  • 294g - 105 x 60 x 44mm
  • Launched May 2020
  • Successor is Sony ZV-1 II
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Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G vs Sony ZV-1 Overview

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.

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Reasons to pick Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G over the Sony ZV-1

 Galaxy Camera 3G ZV-1 
Display dimensions4.8"3"Larger display (+1.8")

Reasons to pick Sony ZV-1 over the Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G

 ZV-1 Galaxy Camera 3G 
LaunchedMay 2020August 2012Newer by 94 months
Focus manually Very precise focusing
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display resolution922k0kClearer display (+922k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies

Common features in the Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G and Sony ZV-1

 Galaxy Camera 3G ZV-1 
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G vs Sony ZV-1 Physical Comparison

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).

Compare the Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G versus Sony ZV-1 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G vs Sony ZV-1 size comparison

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

Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G vs Sony ZV-1 top view buttons comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G vs Sony ZV-1 Sensor Comparison

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.

Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G vs Sony ZV-1 sensor size comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G vs Sony ZV-1 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G vs Sony ZV-1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G as a Portrait photography camera
Sony ZV-1 as a Portrait photography camera
30
good megapixels (16MP)
manual focus not available
manual mode not possible
cannot use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
73
focusing manually
decent megapixels (20 megapixels)
sensor size is good (1")
supports face detection focusing
delivers RAW files
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Street Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Street photography info
Sony ZV-1 Street photography info
61
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors (305g)
screen is fixed
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
85
fully articulated screen
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor size is good (1")
delivers RAW files
includes focus via touch
lighter than others (294 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Sports photography advice
Sony ZV-1 Sports photography advice
44
great zoom range (23-481mm 20.9 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
71
silent mode (1/32,000 seconds)
fast shooting (24.0 frames per second)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (20 megapixels)
sensor size is good (1")
supports tracking autofocus
has phase detect AF
bad battery life (260 per charge)
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Travel Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Travel photography advice
Sony ZV-1 Travel photography advice
72
lighter than competitors (305 grams)
good megapixels (16MP)
decently wide (23mm)
great zoom (481mm)
very good max aperture (f)
missing Time Lapse recording
does not contain selfie friendly display
81
lighter than others (294g)
supports bluetooth
includes focus via touch
decent megapixels (20MP)
selfie friendly display
really wide (24mm)
great maximum aperture (f1.8)
bad battery life (260 CIPA)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G
Landscape photography with Sony ZV-1
47
decently wide (23mm)
very good max aperture (f)
lovely big screen (4.8")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16MP)
manual focus not available
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
manual mode not possible
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
missing Time Lapse recording
70
focusing manually
really wide (24mm)
great maximum aperture (f1.8)
screen size is decent (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (20MP)
sensor size is good (1")
delivers RAW files
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
bad battery life (260 CIPA)
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Vlogging features
Sony ZV-1 Vlogging features
36
decently wide (23mm)
very good max aperture (f)
touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competitors (305 grams)
does not contain selfie friendly display
missing external mic port
86
really wide (24mm)
great maximum aperture (f1.8)
selfie friendly display
touchscreen functionality
image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection focusing
high quality video (3840 x 2160 pxls)
has external microphone support
lighter than others (294 grams)
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Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G vs Sony ZV-1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G and Sony ZV-1
 Samsung Galaxy Camera 3GSony ZV-1
General Information
Manufacturer Samsung Sony
Model Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Sony ZV-1
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Large Sensor Compact
Introduced 2012-08-29 2020-05-27
Physical type Compact Large Sensor Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by 1.4GHz Quad-Core Bionz X
Sensor type BSI-CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 13.2 x 8.8mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 116.2mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 20 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio - 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution - 5472 x 3648
Maximum native ISO 3200 12800
Maximum enhanced ISO - 25600
Lowest native ISO 100 125
RAW pictures
Lowest enhanced ISO - 80
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points - 315
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 23-481mm (20.9x) 24-70mm (2.9x)
Max aperture - f/1.8-2.8
Macro focus distance - 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 2.7
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fully Articulated
Screen diagonal 4.8" 3"
Resolution of screen 0 thousand dots 922 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen tech 308 ppi, HD Super Clear Touch Display -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed - 30 secs
Fastest shutter speed - 1/2000 secs
Fastest silent shutter speed - 1/32000 secs
Continuous shutter rate - 24.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range no built-in flash no built-in flash
Flash options no built-in flash Auto, Flash On, Slow Synchro, Rear Sync, Flash Off
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 60 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 25p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 25p / 60 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 24p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 24p / 60 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 120p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 120p / 60 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 100p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 100p / 60 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 50 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 28 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 28 Mbps, AVCHD, MTS, H.264, Dolby Digital1920 x 1080 @ 60i / 24 Mbps, AVCHD, MTS, H.264, Dolby Digital1920 x 1080 @ 60i / 17 Mbps, AVCHD, MTS, H.264, Dolby Digital1920 x 1080 @ 50p / 50 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 50p / 28 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC1920 x 1080
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 3840x2160
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB none USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS BuiltIn None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 305g (0.67 pounds) 294g (0.65 pounds)
Physical dimensions 129 x 71 x 19mm (5.1" x 2.8" x 0.7") 105 x 60 x 44mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life - 260 photographs
Type of battery - Battery Pack
Self timer - Yes
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage micro SD/micro SDHC/micro SDXC SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Card slots Single Single
Pricing at release $606 $750