Samsung Galaxy S4 Zoom (3G SM-C101) vs Sony Xperia Z3+ (E6553)

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Side by side comparison between Samsung Galaxy S4 Zoom vs Sony Xperia Z3+ phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

6/24/2015 9:01 PM, updated: 2/11/2023 9:04 AM

Compare Sony Xperia Z3+ X Samsung Galaxy S4 Zoom (3G SM-C101) 05Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

4.3"
AMOLED

540x960

16
MP

2mp

1.5GB
RAM

Dual-core

2330
mAh

(Removable)

26Points Sony Xperia Z3+ (E6553) Compare Samsung Galaxy S4 Zoom X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

5.2"
IPS

1080x1920

20.7
MP

5mp

3GB
RAM

Octa-core

2930
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Sony Xperia Z3+ (E6553)

The phonemore's choice is much more technical than personal. Therefore, you shouldn't only consider this. Our goal is to help you, but what's important to us may not be important to you. You decide which one is the best! Comment!

5 Advantages Samsung Galaxy S4 Zoom (3G SM-C101)	vs	26 Advantages Sony Xperia Z3+ (E6553)
+Super AMOLEDAdvantage Super AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid	vs	TFT IPS LCD
+Xenon flashAdvantage The Xenon flash helps in dark places or in low light	vs	LED flash
+Digital and optical zoomAdvantage The zoom allows for better focus and approach to take pictures	vs	Only digital zoom
+OIS: Optical stabilizationAdvantage Image stabilization prevents blurry photos and helps in recording motion video	vs	EIS: Digital stabilization
+Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)Advantage Removable battery can be replaced easily	vs	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
1.5GHz 32bit Dual-core (32nm)	vs	+2GHz 64bit Octa-core162% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
1.5GB LPDDR2	vs	+3GB LPDDR4100% More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
8GB (5GB available)	vs	+32GB (22GB available)3 times More internal storage for applications and files
Until 64GB microSD, microSDXC	vs	+Until 128GB microSD, microSDXC100% More external storage for files using memory cards
208 grams (7.28 ounces)	vs	+144 grams (5.04 ounces)44% Lighter
15.4 millimeters (0.61 inches)	vs	+7 millimeters (0.28 inches)120% Thinner
Plastic body, glass front	vs	+Aluminum frame, glass front/backAdvantage More resistant material
540x960 pixels	vs	+1080x1920 pixels3 times Higher resolution screen
256 PPI	vs	+424 PPI66% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
4.3"	vs	+5.2"21% Larger screen
(back) 16MP	vs	+(back) 20.7MP30% Higher resolution main camera
HDR photo only main camera	vs	+HDR photo/video on both camerasAdvantage The HDR technology produced photos with more detail in dark areas
f/3.1 (aperture)	vs	+f/2.0 (aperture)55% Diaphragm opening (Aperture) of the camera which has the smallest F number takes photos with better light exposure.
(front) 2MP	vs	+(front) 5MP162% Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
Full HD (1920x1080)	vs	+4K UHD (3840x2160)3 times More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera
(front) HD (1280x720)	vs	+(front) Full HD (1920x1080)125% More image quality for recording videos with the secondary camera
Android 4.4.2 KitKat	vs	+Android 7.0 NougatAdvantage Android 7.0 Nougat is newer and safer
3G+ HSPA+	vs	+4G LTE-AAdvantage The 4G LTE-A network is newer and faster
(3G+ HSPA+) 21 Mbps	vs	+(4G LTE-A) 300 Mbps13 times Faster for surfing the internet and download files
Not supported	vs	+BarometerAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
2330 mAh	vs	+2930 mAh26% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
10W	vs	+18W80% More power (watts) to charge the battery faster. Sometimes, the charger that comes with the device doesn't have the same power supported by the device. Check before you buy it.
Not supported	vs	+FM (RDS)Advantage The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general
802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4]	vs	+802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5]Advantage WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] is newer and faster
4.0 + A2DP	vs	+4.1 + A2DPAdvantage Bluetooth 4.1 + A2DP is newer and faster
Not supported	vs	+IP68 certifiedAdvantage Protection against water allows you talk to your friends in the rain, for example

17 Common items in both devices

16 million

Autofocus

1/2.3" inches

Capacitive

Multitouch

Accelerometer

Ambient light sensor

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Highlight differences

📱 Model features
	Galaxy S4 Zoom (3G SM-C101)	Sony Xperia Z3+ (E6553)
Change model		Choose the model
Model	Galaxy S4 Zoom (3G SM-C101)	Xperia Z3+ (E6553)
Other model names	Galaxy S4 Zoom C1010 8GB, Samsung SM-C1010	Sony Xperia Z3 Plus (Single-sim), Sony Z3+ E6553
Country or region available	(Latin America), (Europe), (Global, International), South Africa, Brazil, United Arab Emirates, Hong Kong, India, Pakistan, Singapore	feature not registered
Brand	Samsung	Sony
Release date	7/1/2013, Announced: 6/30/2013	6/11/2015
Depth	15.4 millimeters (0.61 inches)	7 millimeters (0.28 inches)
Size (width x height)	63.5 x 125.5 millimeters (2.5 x 4.94 in)	72 x 146 millimeters (2.83 x 5.75 in)
Weight	208 grams (7.28 ounces)	144 grams (5.04 ounces)
Build, materials	Plastic body, glass front	Aluminum frame, glass front/back
Protection against water and others	Not supported	IP68 certified: water-resistant up to 1.5 meters for 30min and dust-resistant
📲 Display
	Galaxy S4 Zoom (3G SM-C101)	Sony Xperia Z3+ (E6553)
Display type	Super AMOLED	TFT IPS LCD
Screen size	4.3" inches	5.2" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~64% (screen-to-body ratio)	~70.9% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	540x960 pixels (16:9)	1080x1920 pixels
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Multitouch 10-points
Pixel density (dot pitch)	256 PPI	424 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Gorilla Glass 3	Scratch-resistant glass
Refresh rate	60Hz	feature not registered
Display features	Not supported	feature not registered
🤖 Operating System
	Galaxy S4 Zoom (3G SM-C101)	Sony Xperia Z3+ (E6553)
System version	Android 4.2.2 Jelly Bean	Android 5.0.2 Lollipop
Firmware update	Android 4.4.2 KitKat	Android 7.0 Nougat
User Interface	TouchWiz UI	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	Galaxy S4 Zoom (3G SM-C101)	Sony Xperia Z3+ (E6553)
Chipset	32bit: Samsung Exynos 4212 (32nm)	64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 810 MSM8994 (20nm)
CPU	Dual-core, 1 processor: 2x 1.5GHz ARM Cortex-A9 (Dual-core)	Octa-core, 2 processors: 4x 2GHz ARM Cortex-A57 (Quad-core) 4x 1.5GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controller	ARM Mali-400 MP4 (400MHz)	Qualcomm Adreno 430
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	Galaxy S4 Zoom (3G SM-C101)	Sony Xperia Z3+ (E6553)
RAM memory	1.5GB LPDDR2	3GB LPDDR4
Internal storage	8GB (5GB available) eMMC 4.41	32GB (22GB available)
External storage	Until 64GB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)	Until 128GB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	Galaxy S4 Zoom (3G SM-C101)	Sony Xperia Z3+ (E6553)
Dual-SIM	Not supported	Not supported
SIM card	1 slot (Single-SIM) micro-SIM (3FF)	1 slot (Single-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload	21/5.76 Mbps	300/50 Mbps
Network technology	2G, 3G	2G, 3G, 4G
Frequency, bands	Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz band	Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900	Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 2G network	GSM 850/900/1800/1900	GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G network	UMTS 850/900/1900/2100	UMTS 850/900/1900/2100
Primary 4G network	Not supported	LTE Cat6 (Bands 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 17, 20, 28) TD-LTE (Bands 40)
Primary 5G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary data network	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTE, LTE-A
Secondary 2G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary 3G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary 4G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary data network	Not supported	Not supported
📷 Camera
	Galaxy S4 Zoom (3G SM-C101)	Sony Xperia Z3+ (E6553)
Back camera (main camera)	16 megapixels	20.7 megapixels
Main camera resolution	4608x3456 pixels	5248x3936 pixels
Video recording (primary)	Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps	4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps
Flash	Xenon flash	LED flash
Focal aperture	f/3.1 (aperture)	f/2.0 (aperture)
Focal length	24mm lens	25mm lens
Sensor size	1/2.3" inches	1/2.3" inches
Pixel size	1.3µm pixel	feature not registered
Autofocus	Autofocus	Autofocus
Touch focus	Supported	Supported
Image stabilization	OIS: Optical stabilization	EIS: Digital stabilization
Zoom	Digital and optical zoom	Only digital zoom
Face/smile detection	Face detection, Smile detection	Face detection, Smile detection
BSI sensor	Supported	Not supported
HDR	HDR photo only main camera	HDR photo/video on both cameras
Camera extras	10x-optical-zoom (24-240mm)	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	Galaxy S4 Zoom (3G SM-C101)	Sony Xperia Z3+ (E6553)
Front camera (secondary)	2 megapixels	5 megapixels
Front camera resolution	1600x1200 pixels	2592x1944 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	HD (1280x720)	Full HD (1920x1080)
Front flash	Not supported	Not supported
Focal aperture	feature not registered	f/2.4 (aperture)
Focal length	feature not registered	feature not registered
Sensor size	feature not registered	feature not registered
Pixel size	feature not registered	feature not registered
🔉 Sound and multimedia
	Galaxy S4 Zoom (3G SM-C101)	Sony Xperia Z3+ (E6553)
Loudspeaker	Mono sound (not stereo)	Supported
Active noise cancellation	2 microphones or more	2 microphones or more
Radio	Not supported	FM (RDS)
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV	MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC	MP3, WAV, eAAC+, FLAC
🔌 Connectivity
	Galaxy S4 Zoom (3G SM-C101)	Sony Xperia Z3+ (E6553)
USB	MicroUSB 2.0, USB OTG On-The-Go	MicroUSB 2.0, USB OTG On-The-Go
Audio output	3.5mm jack	3.5mm jack
TV output	Micro-B USB MHL	Micro-B USB MHL-3
Bluetooth	4.0 + A2DP	4.1 + A2DP
WiFi	802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO WiFi Direct, hotspot	802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz)
DLNA	Supported	Supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS
NFC	Supported	Supported
Infrared port	Supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	Galaxy S4 Zoom (3G SM-C101)	Sony Xperia Z3+ (E6553)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Gyroscope Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Barometer Compass Gyroscope Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Galaxy S4 Zoom (3G SM-C101)	Sony Xperia Z3+ (E6553)
Battery type	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
Battery capacity	2330 mAh	2930 mAh
Charger, watts	10W Wired charging	18W Wired fast charging
Inductive / wireless charging	Not supported	feature not registered
Talk time autonomy	12 hours	17 hours
Standby	570 hours (23.8 days)	590 hours (24.6 days)
➕ Other features
	Galaxy S4 Zoom (3G SM-C101)	Sony Xperia Z3+ (E6553)
Call control	Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands	Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands
Messaging	SMS (Swype), MMS, E-mail, Push mail	SMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail
Hands-free calling	Supported	Supported
Video calling	Supported	Supported
Ringtones	Polyphonic and customized	Polyphonic and customized
Web browser	HTML, XHTML, HTML5	HTML, XHTML, HTML5
Antenna	Internal antenna	Internal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboard	Not supported	Not supported
Miscellaneous	• Colors: White • Dropbox 50GB • S-Voice natural language	• Colors: White, Black, Copper, Aqua Green • Oleophobic coating • Sony Triluminos display • S-Force Surround sound • PS4 Remote Play • WiFi Miracast, direct, hotspot • Qi Wireless Charging (60% in 30min)
☢️ Radiation rate
	Galaxy S4 Zoom (3G SM-C101)	Sony Xperia Z3+ (E6553)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	0.346W/kg (head), 1.047W/kg (body)	feature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	0.144W/kg (head), 0.202W/kg (body)	feature not registered