Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 vs Sony A7

Its time to look a little more closely at the Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 versus Sony A7, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Pro Mirrorless by companies Samsung and Sony. There exists a big gap between the resolutions of the Galaxy Camera 2 (16MP) and A7 (24MP) and the Galaxy Camera 2 (1/2.3") and A7 (Full frame) offer totally different sensor dimensions.

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The Galaxy Camera 2 was brought out at a similar time to the A7 and they are both of a similar generation. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 being a Compact camera and the Sony A7 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before going straight to a in depth comparison, here is a quick introduction of how the Galaxy Camera 2 scores versus the A7 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 and Sony Alpha A7. The entire galleries are viewable at Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Gallery and Sony A7 Gallery.

For anyone who is looking to carry your camera regularly, you are going to need to take into account its weight and measurements. The Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 features outside measurements of 133mm x 71mm x 19mm (5.2" x 2.8" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 283 grams (0.62 lbs) and the Sony A7 has proportions of 127mm x 94mm x 48mm (5.0" x 3.7" x 1.9") and a weight of 474 grams (1.04 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you have attached during that time. Underneath is a front view dimensions comparison of the Galaxy Camera 2 against the A7.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Galaxy Camera 2 and A7 is 90 and 78 respectively.

Normally, it is difficult to envision the difference between sensor sizing only by reviewing specifications. The graphic below will give you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the Galaxy Camera 2 and A7.

To sum up, the 2 cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The Galaxy Camera 2 due to its tinier sensor will make getting shallow DOF tougher and the Sony A7 will offer greater detail having its extra 8 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop pics way more aggressively.