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Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 vs Sony A7

Portability
90
Imaging
40
Features
60
Overall
48
Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 front
 
Sony Alpha A7 front
Portability
78
Imaging
70
Features
80
Overall
74

Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 vs Sony A7 Key Specs

Samsung Galaxy Camera 2
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 4.8" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 23-483mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 283g - 133 x 71 x 19mm
  • Revealed January 2014
Sony A7
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 50 - 25600
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 474g - 127 x 94 x 48mm
  • Revealed January 2014
  • Updated by Sony A7 II
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Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 vs Sony A7 Overview

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.

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Reasons to pick Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 over the Sony A7

 Galaxy Camera 2 A7 
Display size4.8"3"Larger display (+1.8")
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Sony A7 over the Samsung Galaxy Camera 2

 A7 Galaxy Camera 2 
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display resolution1230k1037kClearer display (+193k dot)

Common features in the Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 and Sony A7

 Galaxy Camera 2 A7 
RevealedJanuary 2014January 2014Similar generation
Focus manually Very exact focusing
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen

Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 vs Sony A7 Physical Comparison

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.

Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 vs Sony A7 size comparison

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

Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 vs Sony A7 top view buttons comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 vs Sony A7 Sensor Comparison

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.

Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 vs Sony A7 sensor size comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 vs Sony A7 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 vs Sony A7 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Portrait photography details
Sony A7 Portrait photography details
44
you can focus manually
good megapixels (16MP)
includes face detection autofocus
can't use external flash
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
82
manual focus
resolution is good (24MP)
big sensor size (Full frame)
provides face detection focus
delivers RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Samsung Galaxy Camera 2
Street photography with Sony A7
65
has image stabilization (Optical)
boasts touch focus
lighter than competition (283g)
screen is fixed
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
79
has a tilting screen
big sensor size (Full frame)
delivers RAW files
environment proofing
lighter than competition in class (474 grams)
very good high ISO (25,600)
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 as a Sports photography camera
Sony A7 as a Sports photography camera
48
excellent zoom range (23-483mm 21.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
good battery power (400 per charge)
low frames per second (5.0 frames/s)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
66
great max shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
resolution is good (24 megapixels)
big sensor size (Full frame)
environment proofing
comes with phase detect auto focus
slow fps (5.0 frames/s)
lack of image stabilization
not so great battery life (340 per charge)
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Travel Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 as a Travel photography camera
Sony A7 as a Travel photography camera
73
good battery power (400 shots)
lighter than competition (283 grams)
supports bluetooth
boasts touch focus
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
relatively wide (23mm)
long reach (483mm)
no Time Lapse mode
doesn't have selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f2.8)
69
lighter than competition in class (474g)
environment proofing
resolution is good (24 megapixels)
not so great battery life (340 per charge)
does not have selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony A7 as a Landscape photography camera
52
you can focus manually
relatively wide (23mm)
very good size screen (4.8 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16MP)
good battery power (400 CIPA)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
no Time Lapse mode
75
manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Sony E mount)
screen size is good (3")
resolution is good (24MP)
big sensor size (Full frame)
very good high ISO (25,600)
delivers RAW files
environment proofing
lack of image stabilization
not so great battery life (340 shots)
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Vlogging highlights
Sony A7 Vlogging highlights
37
relatively wide (23mm)
touch screen
has image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detection autofocus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
includes external mic port
lighter than competition (283g)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
35
provides face detection focus
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
does have external mic port
lighter than competition in class (474 grams)
does not have selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
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Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 vs Sony A7 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 and Sony A7
 Samsung Galaxy Camera 2Sony Alpha A7
General Information
Make Samsung Sony
Model Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Sony Alpha A7
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Pro Mirrorless
Revealed 2014-01-02 2014-01-22
Body design Compact SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Powered by 1.6GHz Quad-Core Exynos Bionz X
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" Full frame
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 35.8 x 23.9mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 855.6mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 24 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4608 x 3456 6000 x 4000
Max native ISO 3200 25600
Min native ISO 100 50
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points - 117
Cross focus points - 25
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens Sony E
Lens focal range 23-483mm (21.0x) -
Largest aperture f/2.8-5.9 -
Macro focus distance 10cm -
Number of lenses - 121
Focal length multiplier 5.8 1
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Tilting
Display sizing 4.8 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 1,037k dot 1,230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display technology HD Super Clear Touch Display Xtra Fine LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 2,359k dot
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.71x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 16 seconds 30 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/8000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 5.0fps 5.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 3.80 m no built-in flash
Flash options Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, fill-in, slow sync, flash off, redeye fix no built-in flash
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Fastest flash sync - 1/250 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 24p), 1440 x 1080 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS BuiltIn None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 283g (0.62 lb) 474g (1.04 lb)
Physical dimensions 133 x 71 x 19mm (5.2" x 2.8" x 0.7") 127 x 94 x 48mm (5.0" x 3.7" x 1.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested 90
DXO Color Depth score not tested 24.8
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 14.2
DXO Low light score not tested 2248
Other
Battery life 400 photographs 340 photographs
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model Built-in NP-FW50
Self timer Yes (2, 5, or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec; continuous (3 or 5 exposures))
Time lapse feature With downloadable app
Type of storage microSD/microSDHC/microSDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots 1 1
Cost at release $400 $798