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Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G vs Sony a3500

Portability
90
Imaging
39
Features
44
Overall
41
Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G front
 
Sony Alpha a3500 front
Portability
69
Imaging
63
Features
54
Overall
59

Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G vs Sony a3500 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
  • Announced August 2012
Sony a3500
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 16000
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 411g - 128 x 91 x 85mm
  • Released March 2014
  • Old Model is Sony A3000
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Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G vs Sony a3500 Overview

Let's take a more detailed look at the Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G vs Sony a3500, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by competitors Samsung and Sony. The resolution of the Galaxy Camera 4G (16MP) and the a3500 (20MP) is pretty similar but the Galaxy Camera 4G (1/2.3") and a3500 (APS-C) provide different sensor measurements.

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The Galaxy Camera 4G was introduced 18 months earlier than the a3500 which makes them a generation away from each other. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G being a Compact camera and the Sony a3500 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before getting into a complete comparison, here is a short synopsis of how the Galaxy Camera 4G matches up vs the a3500 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G over the Sony a3500

 Galaxy Camera 4G a3500 
Screen size4.8"3"Bigger screen (+1.8")
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Sony a3500 over the Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G

 a3500 Galaxy Camera 4G 
ReleasedMarch 2014August 2012More modern by 18 months
Manually focus More accurate focus
Screen resolution230k0kClearer screen (+230k dot)

Common features in the Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G and Sony a3500

 Galaxy Camera 4G a3500 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen

Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G vs Sony a3500 Physical Comparison

In case you're aiming to carry around your camera often, you have to think about its weight and measurements. The Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G has outside 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) while the Sony a3500 has proportions of 128mm x 91mm x 85mm (5.0" x 3.6" x 3.3") along with a weight of 411 grams (0.91 lbs).

Compare the Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G vs Sony a3500 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Following is a front view dimensions comparison of the Galaxy Camera 4G against the a3500.

Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G vs Sony a3500 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the Galaxy Camera 4G and a3500 is 90 and 69 respectively.

Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G vs Sony a3500 top view buttons comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G vs Sony a3500 Sensor Comparison

Often, it can be difficult to visualize the contrast between sensor sizes simply by reading specs. The image below should offer you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the Galaxy Camera 4G and a3500.

As you can plainly see, both of those cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The Galaxy Camera 4G having a tinier sensor is going to make getting shallow depth of field tougher and the Sony a3500 will deliver more detail using its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also help you crop pictures way more aggressively. The more aged Galaxy Camera 4G is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.

Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G vs Sony a3500 sensor size comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G vs Sony a3500 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G vs Sony a3500 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Portrait photography advice
Sony a3500 Portrait photography advice
30
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
manual focus not available
manual exposure not possible
cannot use external flash
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
77
has manual focus
decent sensor resolution (20 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
supports face detection autofocus
delivers RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G
Street photography with Sony a3500
61
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others (305g)
screen is fixed
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
57
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
fixed screen
lack of image stabilization
heavier than average in class (411 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G as a Sports photography camera
Sony a3500 as a Sports photography camera
44
excellent zoom range (23-481mm 20.9 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
60
decent sensor resolution (20MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
supports tracking autofocus
great battery life (470 per charge)
low frames per second (4.0 frames per second)
lack of image stabilization
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G as a Travel photography camera
Sony a3500 as a Travel photography camera
72
lighter than others (305g)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
reasonably wide (23mm)
very long zoom (481mm)
great max aperture (f)
missing Timelapse mode
screen isn't selfie friendly
60
great battery life (470 CIPA)
decent sensor resolution (20 megapixels)
has built in flash
doesn't have Time Lapse function
heavier than average in class (411g)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G as a Landscape photography camera
Sony a3500 as a Landscape photography camera
47
reasonably wide (23mm)
great max aperture (f)
big screen (4.8")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
manual exposure not possible
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
missing Timelapse mode
70
has manual focus
swap lenses (Sony E mount)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
decent sensor resolution (20MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
great battery life (470 per charge)
lack of image stabilization
doesn't have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Vlogging details
Sony a3500 Vlogging details
36
reasonably wide (23mm)
great max aperture (f)
touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than others (305 grams)
screen isn't selfie friendly
missing microphone support
26
supports face detection autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
doesn't have external mic support
heavier than average in class (411g)
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Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G vs Sony a3500 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G and Sony a3500
 Samsung Galaxy Camera 4GSony Alpha a3500
General Information
Company Samsung Sony
Model type Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Sony Alpha a3500
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Entry-Level Mirrorless
Announced 2012-08-29 2014-03-21
Physical type Compact SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Powered by 1.4GHz Quad-Core BIONZ image
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" APS-C
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 23.5 x 15.6mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 366.6mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 20 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio - 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution - 5456 x 3632
Maximum native ISO 3200 16000
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points - 25
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens Sony E
Lens zoom range 23-481mm (20.9x) -
Number of lenses - 121
Crop factor 5.8 1.5
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 4.8" 3"
Resolution of screen 0k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen technology 308 ppi, HD Super Clear Touch Display TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.47x
Features
Minimum shutter speed - 30s
Fastest shutter speed - 1/4000s
Continuous shutter rate - 4.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance no built-in flash 6.00 m (at ISO200 / 4m at ISO100)
Flash modes no built-in flash Flash off, Auto flash, Fill-flash, Slow Sync., Rear Sync.
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Fastest flash synchronize - 1/160s
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 1920 x 1080
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 AVCHD, H.264
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB none USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS BuiltIn None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 305 grams (0.67 lbs) 411 grams (0.91 lbs)
Physical dimensions 129 x 71 x 19mm (5.1" x 2.8" x 0.7") 128 x 91 x 85mm (5.0" x 3.6" x 3.3")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life - 470 shots
Form of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID - NP-FW50
Self timer - Yes (2-sec. or 10-sec. delay)
Time lapse feature
Storage type micro SD/micro SDHC/micro SDXC -
Card slots Single Single
Price at release $550 $398