Sony Xperia T3 (3G) vs Samsung Galaxy S4 Zoom (3G SM-C101)

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Side by side comparison between Sony Xperia T3 vs Samsung Galaxy S4 Zoom phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

6/9/2014 11:31 AM, updated: 2/11/2023 9:04 AM

Compare Samsung Galaxy S4 Zoom X Sony Xperia T3 (3G) 08Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

5.3"
IPS

720x1280

8
MP

1mp

1GB
RAM

Quad-core

2500
mAh

(Non removable)

10Points Samsung Galaxy S4 Zoom (3G SM-C101) Compare Sony Xperia T3 X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

4.3"
AMOLED

540x960

16
MP

2mp

1.5GB
RAM

Dual-core

2330
mAh

(Removable)

What's the better phone? Samsung Galaxy S4 Zoom (3G SM-C101)

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!

8 Advantages Sony Xperia T3 (3G)	vs	10 Advantages Samsung Galaxy S4 Zoom (3G SM-C101)
+1.4GHz 32bit Quad-core27% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster	vs	1.5GHz 32bit Dual-core (32nm)
+148 grams (5.18 ounces)41% Lighter	vs	208 grams (7.28 ounces)
+7 millimeters (0.28 inches)120% Thinner	vs	15.4 millimeters (0.61 inches)
+720x1280 pixels78% Higher resolution screen	vs	540x960 pixels
+277 PPI8% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)	vs	256 PPI
+5.3"23% Larger screen	vs	4.3"
+2500 mAh7% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use	vs	2330 mAh
+FM (RDS)Advantage The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general	vs	Not supported
1GB LPDDR3	vs	+1.5GB LPDDR250% More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
Until 32GB microSD, microSDXC	vs	+Until 64GB microSD, microSDXC100% More external storage for files using memory cards
TFT IPS LCD	vs	+Super AMOLEDAdvantage Super AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid
(back) 8MP	vs	+(back) 16MP99% Higher resolution main camera
LED flash	vs	+Xenon flashAdvantage The Xenon flash helps in dark places or in low light
Only digital zoom	vs	+Digital and optical zoomAdvantage The zoom allows for better focus and approach to take pictures
(front) 1MP	vs	+(front) 2MP108% Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)	vs	+Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)Advantage Removable battery can be replaced easily
Not supported	vs	+Micro-B USB MHLAdvantage The TV-output lets you use your device on TV by cable
Not supported	vs	+Gorilla Glass 3Advantage Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys

24 Common items in both devices

8GB (5GB available)

16 million

Autofocus

HDR photo/video only main camera / HDR photo only main camera

Full HD (1920x1080)

(front) HD (1280x720)

Android 4.4.2 KitKat

+17 specs and more in the table below

Check the comparison table below for more items that are not evaluated in comparison score above.

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📱 Model features
	Sony Xperia T3 (3G)	Galaxy S4 Zoom (3G SM-C101)
Change model		Choose the model
Model	Xperia T3 (3G)	Galaxy S4 Zoom (3G SM-C101)
Other model names	Sony Xperia T3 3G D5102, Sony Xperia T3 D5102, Sony Seagull	Galaxy S4 Zoom C1010 8GB, Samsung SM-C1010
Country or region available	feature not registered	(Latin America), (Europe), (Global, International), South Africa, Brazil, United Arab Emirates, Hong Kong, India, Pakistan, Singapore
Brand	Sony	Samsung
Release date	6/1/2014	7/1/2013, Announced: 6/30/2013
Depth	7 millimeters (0.28 inches)	15.4 millimeters (0.61 inches)
Size (width x height)	77 x 150.7 millimeters (3.03 x 5.93 in)	63.5 x 125.5 millimeters (2.5 x 4.94 in)
Weight	148 grams (5.18 ounces)	208 grams (7.28 ounces)
Build, materials	feature not registered	Plastic body, glass front
Protection against water and others	Not supported	Not supported
📲 Display
	Sony Xperia T3 (3G)	Galaxy S4 Zoom (3G SM-C101)
Display type	TFT IPS LCD	Super AMOLED
Screen size	5.3" inches	4.3" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~66.7% (screen-to-body ratio)	~64% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	720x1280 pixels	540x960 pixels (16:9)
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch 4-points	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	277 PPI	256 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Not supported	Gorilla Glass 3
Refresh rate	feature not registered	60Hz
Display features	feature not registered	Not supported
🤖 Operating System
	Sony Xperia T3 (3G)	Galaxy S4 Zoom (3G SM-C101)
System version	Android 4.4.2 KitKat	Android 4.2.2 Jelly Bean
Firmware update	feature not registered	Android 4.4.2 KitKat
User Interface	feature not registered	TouchWiz UI
⚙️ Processor
	Sony Xperia T3 (3G)	Galaxy S4 Zoom (3G SM-C101)
Chipset	32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 400 MSM8228	32bit: Samsung Exynos 4212 (32nm)
CPU	Quad-core, 1 processor: 4x 1.4GHz ARM Cortex-A7 (Quad-core)	Dual-core, 1 processor: 2x 1.5GHz ARM Cortex-A9 (Dual-core)
GPU graphical controller	Qualcomm Adreno 305	ARM Mali-400 MP4 (400MHz)
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	Sony Xperia T3 (3G)	Galaxy S4 Zoom (3G SM-C101)
RAM memory	1GB LPDDR3	1.5GB LPDDR2
Internal storage	8GB (5GB available)	8GB (5GB available) eMMC 4.41
External storage	Until 32GB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)	Until 64GB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	Sony Xperia T3 (3G)	Galaxy S4 Zoom (3G SM-C101)
Dual-SIM	Not supported	Not supported
SIM card	1 slot (Single-SIM) micro-SIM (3FF)	1 slot (Single-SIM) micro-SIM (3FF)
Maximum Download / Upload	21/5.76 Mbps	21/5.76 Mbps
Network technology	2G, 3G	2G, 3G
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	Not supported
Primary 5G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary data network	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+
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
	Sony Xperia T3 (3G)	Galaxy S4 Zoom (3G SM-C101)
Back camera (main camera)	8 megapixels	16 megapixels
Main camera resolution	3264x2448 pixels	4608x3456 pixels
Video recording (primary)	Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps	Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps
Flash	LED flash	Xenon flash
Focal aperture	feature not registered	f/3.1 (aperture)
Focal length	feature not registered	24mm lens
Sensor size	feature not registered	1/2.3" inches
Pixel size	feature not registered	1.3µm pixel
Autofocus	Autofocus	Autofocus
Touch focus	Supported	Supported
Image stabilization	feature not registered	OIS: Optical stabilization
Zoom	Only digital zoom	Digital and optical zoom
Face/smile detection	Face detection, Smile detection	Face detection, Smile detection
BSI sensor	Not supported	Supported
HDR	HDR photo/video only main camera	HDR photo only main camera
Camera extras	feature not registered	10x-optical-zoom (24-240mm)
📸 Front camera
	Sony Xperia T3 (3G)	Galaxy S4 Zoom (3G SM-C101)
Front camera (secondary)	1 megapixels	2 megapixels
Front camera resolution	1280x720 pixels	1600x1200 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	HD (1280x720)	HD (1280x720)
Front flash	Not supported	Not supported
Focal aperture	feature not registered	feature not registered
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
	Sony Xperia T3 (3G)	Galaxy S4 Zoom (3G SM-C101)
Loudspeaker	Supported	Mono sound (not stereo)
Active noise cancellation	2 microphones or more	2 microphones or more
Radio	FM (RDS)	Not supported
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, XviD, H.264, H.263	MP4, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC
🔌 Connectivity
	Sony Xperia T3 (3G)	Galaxy S4 Zoom (3G SM-C101)
USB	MicroUSB 2.0	MicroUSB 2.0, USB OTG On-The-Go
Audio output	3.5mm jack	3.5mm jack
TV output	Not supported	Micro-B USB MHL
Bluetooth	4.0 + A2DP	4.0 + A2DP
WiFi	802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) WiFi Direct, hotspot	802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNA	Supported	Supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS
NFC	Supported	Supported
Infrared port	feature not registered	Supported
🧭 Sensors
	Sony Xperia T3 (3G)	Galaxy S4 Zoom (3G SM-C101)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Gyroscope Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Gyroscope Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Sony Xperia T3 (3G)	Galaxy S4 Zoom (3G SM-C101)
Battery type	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
Battery capacity	2500 mAh	2330 mAh
Charger, watts	Wired charging	10W Wired charging
Inductive / wireless charging	feature not registered	Not supported
Talk time autonomy	14 hours	12 hours
Standby	666.7 hours (27.8 days)	570 hours (23.8 days)
➕ Other features
	Sony Xperia T3 (3G)	Galaxy S4 Zoom (3G SM-C101)
Call control	Voice dialing, Voice recorder	Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands
Messaging	SMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail	SMS (Swype), 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: Black, White, Purple • USB OTG On-The-Go 1.3 • Visor TRILUMINOS • Mobile BRAVIA Engine 2 • Sony Exmor RS sensor • Sony ClearAudio+ • ANT+ support • WiFi Miracast • Java framework	• Colors: White • Dropbox 50GB • S-Voice natural language
☢️ Radiation rate
	Sony Xperia T3 (3G)	Galaxy S4 Zoom (3G SM-C101)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	feature not registered	0.346W/kg (head), 1.047W/kg (body)
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	feature not registered	0.144W/kg (head), 0.202W/kg (body)