Samsung Galaxy Camera vs Sony A7R III

On this page, we are reviewing the Samsung Galaxy Camera versus Sony A7R III, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Pro Mirrorless by manufacturers Samsung and Sony. There is a crucial difference between the image resolutions of the Galaxy Camera (16MP) and A7R III (42MP) and the Galaxy Camera (1/2.3") and A7R III (Full frame) provide totally different sensor sizing.

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The Galaxy Camera was unveiled 5 years before the A7R III which is quite a serious gap as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras have different body design with the Samsung Galaxy Camera being a Compact camera and the Sony A7R III being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before diving right into a in-depth comparison, here is a brief summation of how the Galaxy Camera scores versus the A7R III in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Samsung Galaxy Camera and Sony Alpha A7R III. The full galleries are available at Samsung Galaxy Camera Gallery and Sony A7R III Gallery.

For anyone who is aiming to travel with your camera, you will have to take into account its weight and volume. The Samsung Galaxy Camera has got physical measurements of 129mm x 71mm x 19mm (5.1" x 2.8" x 0.7") along with a weight of 300 grams (0.66 lbs) whilst the Sony A7R III has sizing of 127mm x 96mm x 74mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.9") accompanied by a weight of 657 grams (1.45 lbs).

Compare the Samsung Galaxy Camera versus Sony A7R III in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Following is a front view size comparison of the Galaxy Camera against the A7R III.

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

Generally, it's tough to envision the gap between sensor dimensions only by reviewing technical specs. The picture underneath should give you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the Galaxy Camera and A7R III.

As you can tell, the two cameras have different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The Galaxy Camera with its tinier sensor will make achieving bokeh trickier and the Sony A7R III will offer you more detail having an extra 26 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also let you crop photos a bit more aggressively. The more aged Galaxy Camera is going to be behind in sensor tech.