Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G vs Sony RX10 III

Here, we will be comparing the Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G vs Sony RX10 III, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Large Sensor Superzoom by brands Samsung and Sony. The image resolution of the Galaxy Camera 4G (16MP) and the RX10 III (20MP) is pretty close but the Galaxy Camera 4G (1/2.3") and RX10 III (1") offer different sensor dimensions.

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The Galaxy Camera 4G was announced 4 years earlier than the RX10 III which is a fairly significant gap as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras feature different body design with the Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G being a Compact camera and the Sony RX10 III being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before getting right into a full comparison, here is a brief overview of how the Galaxy Camera 4G matches up against the RX10 III in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX10 III. The whole galleries are provided at Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Gallery and Sony RX10 III Gallery.

When you are intending to travel with your camera frequently, you will want to factor in its weight and size. The Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G provides outer dimensions of 129mm x 71mm x 19mm (5.1" x 2.8" x 0.7") along with a weight of 305 grams (0.67 lbs) while the Sony RX10 III has specifications of 133mm x 94mm x 127mm (5.2" x 3.7" x 5.0") accompanied by a weight of 1051 grams (2.32 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Below is a front view measurements comparison of the Galaxy Camera 4G compared to the RX10 III.

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the Galaxy Camera 4G and RX10 III is 90 and 53 respectively.

Generally, it's hard to imagine the gap in sensor dimensions just by looking through a spec sheet. The picture underneath will offer you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the Galaxy Camera 4G and RX10 III.

Clearly, the two cameras feature different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The Galaxy Camera 4G having a smaller sensor is going to make achieving shallower DOF trickier and the Sony RX10 III will result in more detail with its extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also let you crop pictures way more aggressively. The more aged Galaxy Camera 4G will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.