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Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 vs Sony A100

Portability
90
Imaging
40
Features
60
Overall
48
Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 front
 
Sony Alpha DSLR-A100 front
Portability
64
Imaging
48
Features
38
Overall
44

Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 vs Sony A100 Key Specs

Samsung Galaxy Camera 2
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 4.8" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 23-483mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 283g - 133 x 71 x 19mm
  • Introduced January 2014
Sony A100
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • No Video
  • Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
  • 638g - 133 x 95 x 71mm
  • Released July 2006
  • Old Model is Konica Minolta 5D
  • Newer Model is Sony A550
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Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 vs Sony A100 Overview

Following is a comprehensive overview of the Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 versus Sony A100, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR by companies Samsung and Sony. There is a significant difference among the resolutions of the Galaxy Camera 2 (16MP) and A100 (10MP) and the Galaxy Camera 2 (1/2.3") and A100 (APS-C) feature different sensor size.

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The Galaxy Camera 2 was announced 7 years after the A100 which is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 being a Compact camera and the Sony A100 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before we go through a full comparison, below is a quick overview of how the Galaxy Camera 2 scores vs the A100 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 over the Sony A100

 Galaxy Camera 2 A100 
ReleasedJanuary 2014July 2006More modern by 91 months
Screen sizing4.8"2.5"Bigger screen (+2.3")
Screen resolution1037k230kCrisper screen (+807k dot)
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Sony A100 over the Samsung Galaxy Camera 2

 A100 Galaxy Camera 2 

Common features in the Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 and Sony A100

 Galaxy Camera 2 A100 
Manually focus More exact focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen

Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 vs Sony A100 Physical Comparison

If you are aiming to carry around your camera, you should take into account its weight and measurements. The Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 comes with external measurements of 133mm x 71mm x 19mm (5.2" x 2.8" x 0.7") and a weight of 283 grams (0.62 lbs) while the Sony A100 has proportions of 133mm x 95mm x 71mm (5.2" x 3.7" x 2.8") along with a weight of 638 grams (1.41 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you have at that moment. Following is the front view dimensions comparison of the Galaxy Camera 2 vs the A100.

Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 vs Sony A100 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the Galaxy Camera 2 and A100 is 90 and 64 respectively.

Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 vs Sony A100 top view buttons comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 vs Sony A100 Sensor Comparison

Often, its hard to picture the contrast in sensor sizes merely by researching a spec sheet. The picture here may provide you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the Galaxy Camera 2 and A100.

Clearly, each of these cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The Galaxy Camera 2 having a smaller sensor is going to make getting shallower DOF more difficult and the Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 will provide you with more detail with its extra 6MP. Higher resolution will help you crop pictures far more aggressively. The more recent Galaxy Camera 2 provides a benefit in sensor innovation.

Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 vs Sony A100 sensor size comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 vs Sony A100 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 vs Sony A100 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Samsung Galaxy Camera 2
Portrait photography with Sony A100
44
you can focus manually
good resolution (16 megapixels)
features face detect focusing
can't use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
52
has manual focus
decent sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW files
doesn't have liveview
low megapixels (10MP)
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Samsung Galaxy Camera 2
Street photography with Sony A100
65
has image stabilization (Optical)
has focus via touch
lighter than competition (283g)
fixed screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
64
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW files
no moving screen
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Sports Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 as a Sports photography camera
Sony A100 as a Sports photography camera
48
amazing zoom range (23-483mm 21.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16MP)
good battery power (400 shots)
painfully slow continuous shooting (5.0 fps)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
49
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
comes with phase detect AF
doesn't have liveview
painfully slow continuous shooting (3.0 fps)
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
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Travel Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Travel photography advice
Sony A100 Travel photography advice
73
good battery power (400 per charge)
lighter than competition (283 grams)
connects via bluetooth
has focus via touch
good resolution (16MP)
built-in flash
decently wide (23mm)
great zoom (483mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
display isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
45
built-in flash
does not have Timelapse function
low megapixels (10MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Landscape photography advice
Sony A100 Landscape photography advice
52
you can focus manually
decently wide (23mm)
bigger than average screen (4.8 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
good battery power (400 shots)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
53
has manual focus
swap lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW files
small screen (2.5 inch)
doesn't have liveview
low megapixels (10MP)
does not have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Vlogging details
Sony A100 Vlogging details
37
decently wide (23mm)
built-in touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect focusing
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
has mic jack
lighter than competition (283g)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
display isn't selfie friendly
9
can't shoot video
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Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 vs Sony A100 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 and Sony A100
 Samsung Galaxy Camera 2Sony Alpha DSLR-A100
General Information
Company Samsung Sony
Model Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Sony Alpha DSLR-A100
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Entry-Level DSLR
Introduced 2014-01-02 2006-07-31
Body design Compact Compact SLR
Sensor Information
Powered by 1.6GHz Quad-Core Exynos -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" APS-C
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 23.6 x 15.8mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 372.9mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 10 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2
Highest Possible resolution 4608 x 3456 3872 x 2592
Maximum native ISO 3200 1600
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points - 9
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens Sony/Minolta Alpha
Lens focal range 23-483mm (21.0x) -
Largest aperture f/2.8-5.9 -
Macro focus distance 10cm -
Number of lenses - 143
Focal length multiplier 5.8 1.5
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 4.8" 2.5"
Screen resolution 1,037k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen tech HD Super Clear Touch Display -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Optical (pentamirror)
Viewfinder coverage - 95 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.55x
Features
Min shutter speed 16s 30s
Max shutter speed 1/2000s 1/4000s
Continuous shutter speed 5.0 frames per second 3.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 3.80 m -
Flash settings Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, fill-in, slow sync, flash off, redeye fix Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Off
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Max flash sync - 1/160s
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 -
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 None
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 -
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
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 lbs) 638g (1.41 lbs)
Dimensions 133 x 71 x 19mm (5.2" x 2.8" x 0.7") 133 x 95 x 71mm (5.2" x 3.7" x 2.8")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested 61
DXO Color Depth score not tested 22.0
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 11.2
DXO Low light score not tested 476
Other
Battery life 400 images -
Form of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model Built-in NP-FM55H
Self timer Yes (2, 5, or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage media microSD/microSDHC/microSDXC Compact Flash (Type I or II)
Storage slots 1 1
Launch pricing $400 $1,000