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Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G vs Sony A7R III

Portability
90
Imaging
39
Features
44
Overall
41
Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G front
 
Sony Alpha A7R III front
Portability
63
Imaging
78
Features
93
Overall
84

Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G vs Sony A7R III Key Specs

Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G
(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 A7R III
(Full Review)
  • 42MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 32000 (Push to 102400)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 657g - 127 x 96 x 74mm
  • Introduced October 2017
  • Old Model is Sony A7R II
  • Refreshed by Sony A7R IV
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Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G vs Sony A7R III Overview

Below, we will be contrasting the Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G versus Sony A7R III, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Pro Mirrorless by brands Samsung and Sony. There is a significant difference between the resolutions of the Galaxy Camera 4G (16MP) and A7R III (42MP) and the Galaxy Camera 4G (1/2.3") and A7R III (Full frame) enjoy different sensor sizing.

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The Galaxy Camera 4G was introduced 6 years earlier than the A7R III which is quite a sizable gap as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras come with different body type with the Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G being a Compact camera and the Sony A7R III being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving in to a detailed comparison, below is a simple introduction of how the Galaxy Camera 4G scores vs the A7R III in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G over the Sony A7R III

 Galaxy Camera 4G A7R III 
Screen dimension4.8"3"Bigger screen (+1.8")

Reasons to pick Sony A7R III over the Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G

 A7R III Galaxy Camera 4G 
IntroducedOctober 2017August 2012More modern by 62 months
Manually focus Very accurate focus
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen resolution1440k0kClearer screen (+1440k dot)

Common features in the Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G and Sony A7R III

 Galaxy Camera 4G A7R III 
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G vs Sony A7R III Physical Comparison

For anyone who is intending to carry around your camera frequently, you will want to consider its weight and proportions. The Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G comes with external dimensions of 129mm x 71mm x 19mm (5.1" x 2.8" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 305 grams (0.67 lbs) whilst the Sony A7R III has measurements of 127mm x 96mm x 74mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.9") along with a weight of 657 grams (1.45 lbs).

Look at the Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G versus Sony A7R III in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are working with during that time. The following is the front view sizing comparison of the Galaxy Camera 4G against the A7R III.

Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G vs Sony A7R III size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the Galaxy Camera 4G and A7R III is 90 and 63 respectively.

Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G vs Sony A7R III top view buttons comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G vs Sony A7R III Sensor Comparison

Often, it can be tough to imagine the gap between sensor sizes only by checking specs. The picture underneath should provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the Galaxy Camera 4G and A7R III.

All in all, each of these cameras have got different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The Galaxy Camera 4G with its tinier sensor is going to make shooting bokeh trickier and the Sony A7R III will give greater detail using its extra 26 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop photographs much more aggressively. The more aged Galaxy Camera 4G is going to be disadvantaged in sensor technology.

Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G vs Sony A7R III sensor size comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G vs Sony A7R III Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G vs Sony A7R III Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G as a Portrait photography camera
Sony A7R III as a Portrait photography camera
30
decent MP (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
manual mode not possible
no external flash support
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
86
focusing manually
great sensor resolution (42 megapixels)
big sensor size (Full frame)
offers face detect autofocus
saves RAW files
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Street Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Street photography details
Sony A7R III Street photography details
61
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (305g)
screen does not articulate
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
79
screen tilts up and down
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
big sensor size (Full frame)
saves RAW files
offers touch to focus
weather proofing
above average ISO range (32,000)
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Sports Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G as a Sports photography camera
Sony A7R III as a Sports photography camera
44
excellent zoom range (23-481mm 20.9 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16MP)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
89
high shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
great sensor resolution (42MP)
big sensor size (Full frame)
offers tracking focus
weather proofing
great battery (650 per charge)
sensor has phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G
Travel photography with Sony A7R III
72
lighter than competition in class (305 grams)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
pretty wide (23mm)
great zoom (481mm)
great maximum aperture (f)
does not have Timelapse function
screen isn't selfie friendly
74
great battery (650 shots)
weather proofing
supports bluetooth
offers touch to focus
great sensor resolution (42MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Landscape photography factors
Sony A7R III Landscape photography factors
47
pretty wide (23mm)
great maximum aperture (f)
very good size screen (4.8 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
manual mode not possible
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
does not have Timelapse function
87
focusing manually
swap lenses (Sony E mount)
decent sized screen (3 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
great sensor resolution (42 megapixels)
big sensor size (Full frame)
no anti aliasing filter
above average ISO range (32,000)
saves RAW files
weather proofing
great battery (650 CIPA)
two card slots
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Vlogging features
Sony A7R III Vlogging features
36
pretty wide (23mm)
great maximum aperture (f)
built-in touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competition in class (305 grams)
screen isn't selfie friendly
does not have external microphone support
37
touchscreen enabled
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
offers face detect autofocus
video resolution high (3840 x 2160 pixels)
includes mic socket
screen isn't selfie friendly
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Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G vs Sony A7R III Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G and Sony A7R III
 Samsung Galaxy Camera 4GSony Alpha A7R III
General Information
Brand Name Samsung Sony
Model Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Sony Alpha A7R III
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Pro Mirrorless
Introduced 2012-08-29 2017-10-25
Physical type Compact SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor 1.4GHz Quad-Core Bionz X
Sensor type BSI-CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" Full frame
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 35.9 x 24mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 861.6mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 42MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio - 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution - 7952 x 5304
Highest native ISO 3200 32000
Highest boosted ISO - 102400
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW photos
Min boosted ISO - 50
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points - 425
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens Sony E
Lens focal range 23-481mm (20.9x) -
Available lenses - 121
Crop factor 5.8 1
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Tilting
Screen sizing 4.8" 3"
Resolution of screen 0 thousand dots 1,440 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen technology 308 ppi, HD Super Clear Touch Display -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 3,686 thousand dots
Viewfinder coverage - 100%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.78x
Features
Slowest shutter speed - 30 secs
Maximum shutter speed - 1/8000 secs
Continuous shooting rate - 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range no built-in flash no built-in flash
Flash options no built-in flash Off, Auto, Fill-flash, Slow Sync, Rear Sync, Red-eye reduction, Wireless, Hi-speed sync
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 3840 x 2160 (30p, 25p, 24p), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 24p), 1440 x 1080 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 3840x2160
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB none USB 3.1 Gen 1(5 GBit/sec)
GPS BuiltIn None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 305g (0.67 pounds) 657g (1.45 pounds)
Dimensions 129 x 71 x 19mm (5.1" x 2.8" x 0.7") 127 x 96 x 74mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested 100
DXO Color Depth score not tested 26.0
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 14.7
DXO Low light score not tested 3523
Other
Battery life - 650 pictures
Type of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model - NP-FZ100
Self timer - Yes (2 or 10 sec; continuous (3 or 5 exposures))
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage micro SD/micro SDHC/micro SDXC Two SD/SDHC/SDXC slots (UHS-II support on one)
Card slots Single 2
Launch pricing $550 $2,800