Samsung Galaxy Camera vs Sony RX100 III

Following is a complete assessment of the Samsung Galaxy Camera versus Sony RX100 III, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Large Sensor Compact by brands Samsung and Sony. The image resolution of the Galaxy Camera (16MP) and the RX100 III (20MP) is pretty comparable but the Galaxy Camera (1/2.3") and RX100 III (1") feature different sensor sizing.

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The Galaxy Camera was revealed 15 months prior to the RX100 III which makes the cameras a generation away from each other. Both cameras offer different body type with the Samsung Galaxy Camera being a Compact camera and the Sony RX100 III being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before getting through a in depth comparison, below is a brief overview of how the Galaxy Camera scores versus the RX100 III when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Samsung Galaxy Camera and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 III. The full galleries are available at Samsung Galaxy Camera Gallery and Sony RX100 III Gallery.

For anyone who is intending to carry around your camera frequently, you have to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Samsung Galaxy Camera provides outer dimensions of 129mm x 71mm x 19mm (5.1" x 2.8" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 300 grams (0.66 lbs) whilst the Sony RX100 III has dimensions of 102mm x 58mm x 41mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.6") with a weight of 290 grams (0.64 lbs).

Contrast the Samsung Galaxy Camera versus Sony RX100 III in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you have attached at that moment. Following is the front view dimensions comparison of the Galaxy Camera versus the RX100 III.

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the Galaxy Camera and RX100 III is 90 and 89 respectively.

Oftentimes, it is very hard to visualize the difference in sensor sizes only by seeing technical specs. The picture below should provide you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the Galaxy Camera and RX100 III.

As you have seen, both cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The Galaxy Camera using its smaller sensor is going to make achieving bokeh trickier and the Sony RX100 III will show greater detail because of its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also let you crop pictures far more aggressively. The more aged Galaxy Camera will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.