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Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 vs Sony A200

Portability
90
Imaging
40
Features
60
Overall
48
Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 front
 
Sony Alpha DSLR-A200 front
Portability
66
Imaging
49
Features
38
Overall
44

Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 vs Sony A200 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
  • Launched January 2014
Sony A200
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • No Video
  • Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
  • 572g - 131 x 99 x 71mm
  • Revealed July 2008
  • Successor is Sony A230
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Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 vs Sony A200 Overview

Its time to look closer at the Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 vs Sony A200, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Entry-Level DSLR by rivals Samsung and Sony. There exists a sizable gap between the sensor resolutions of the Galaxy Camera 2 (16MP) and A200 (10MP) and the Galaxy Camera 2 (1/2.3") and A200 (APS-C) feature different sensor size.

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The Galaxy Camera 2 was brought out 5 years after the A200 which is quite a significant difference as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras offer different body type with the Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 being a Compact camera and the Sony A200 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before we go straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a simple synopsis of how the Galaxy Camera 2 grades vs the A200 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 over the Sony A200

 Galaxy Camera 2 A200 
RevealedJanuary 2014July 2008More modern by 67 months
Display sizing4.8"2.7"Larger display (+2.1")
Display resolution1037k230kClearer display (+807k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Sony A200 over the Samsung Galaxy Camera 2

 A200 Galaxy Camera 2 

Common features in the Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 and Sony A200

 Galaxy Camera 2 A200 
Manual focus Very precise focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen

Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 vs Sony A200 Physical Comparison

For those who are intending to carry around your camera regularly, you should factor in its weight and proportions. The Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 features outer measurements of 133mm x 71mm x 19mm (5.2" x 2.8" x 0.7") with a weight of 283 grams (0.62 lbs) and the Sony A200 has measurements of 131mm x 99mm x 71mm (5.2" x 3.9" x 2.8") accompanied by a weight of 572 grams (1.26 lbs).

Contrast the Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 vs Sony A200 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are working with at the time. Following is the front view physical size comparison of the Galaxy Camera 2 and the A200.

Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 vs Sony A200 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Galaxy Camera 2 and A200 is 90 and 66 respectively.

Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 vs Sony A200 top view buttons comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 vs Sony A200 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it is very difficult to visualize the difference between sensor sizes only by going over specifications. The pic here might provide you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the Galaxy Camera 2 and A200.

Plainly, both cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The Galaxy Camera 2 featuring a tinier sensor is going to make achieving shallow DOF more challenging and the Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 will offer greater detail having its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop pics a little more aggressively. The more recent Galaxy Camera 2 should have a benefit in sensor tech.

Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 vs Sony A200 sensor size comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 vs Sony A200 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 vs Sony A200 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Portrait photography information
Sony A200 Portrait photography information
44
has manual focus
decent MP (16MP)
offers face detect focus
cannot use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
53
has manual focus
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
does not have liveview
MP count low (10MP)
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Street Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 as a Street photography camera
Sony A200 as a Street photography camera
65
has image stabilization (Optical)
provides focus via touch
lighter than competitors in class (283 grams)
screen does not articulate
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
65
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
screen does not articulate
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Sports Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Sports photography details
Sony A200 Sports photography details
48
long zoom range (23-483mm 21.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
great battery pack (400 shots)
low fps (5.0 frames/s)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
49
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
has phase detect autofocus
does not have liveview
max fps low (3.0 frames/s)
MP count low (10 megapixels)
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Travel Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Travel photography factors
Sony A200 Travel photography factors
73
great battery pack (400 shots)
lighter than competitors in class (283 grams)
has bluetooth
provides focus via touch
decent MP (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
pretty wide (23mm)
long reach (483mm)
no Time Lapse mode
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
46
built-in flash
no Timelapse recording
MP count low (10 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Landscape photography details
Sony A200 Landscape photography details
52
has manual focus
pretty wide (23mm)
screen larger than average (4.8")
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16MP)
great battery pack (400 CIPA)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
no Time Lapse mode
53
has manual focus
change lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
small screen (2.7")
does not have liveview
MP count low (10 megapixels)
no Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Vlogging features
Sony A200 Vlogging features
37
pretty wide (23mm)
screen is touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detect focus
high video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
does have mic support
lighter than competitors in class (283 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is not selfie friendly
9
no video
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Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 vs Sony A200 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 and Sony A200
 Samsung Galaxy Camera 2Sony Alpha DSLR-A200
General Information
Manufacturer Samsung Sony
Model type Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Sony Alpha DSLR-A200
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Entry-Level DSLR
Launched 2014-01-02 2008-07-17
Physical type Compact Compact SLR
Sensor Information
Processor Chip 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 16MP 10MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Max resolution 4608 x 3456 3872 x 2592
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points - 9
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens Sony/Minolta Alpha
Lens zoom range 23-483mm (21.0x) -
Maximal aperture f/2.8-5.9 -
Macro focusing distance 10cm -
Total lenses - 143
Crop factor 5.8 1.5
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 4.8 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of screen 1,037 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen tech HD Super Clear Touch Display -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Optical (pentamirror)
Viewfinder coverage - 95%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.55x
Features
Min shutter speed 16s 30s
Max shutter speed 1/2000s 1/4000s
Continuous shutter rate 5.0 frames/s 3.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 3.80 m 12.00 m (at ISO 100)
Flash settings Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, fill-in, slow sync, flash off, redeye fix Auto, Red-Eye, Slow, Red-Eye Slow, Rear curtain, wireless
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 -
Max video resolution 1920x1080 None
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 -
Microphone support
Headphone support
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
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 283 gr (0.62 lb) 572 gr (1.26 lb)
Dimensions 133 x 71 x 19mm (5.2" x 2.8" x 0.7") 131 x 99 x 71mm (5.2" x 3.9" x 2.8")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested 63
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 22.3
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 11.3
DXO Low light rating not tested 521
Other
Battery life 400 photos -
Type of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID Built-in -
Self timer Yes (2, 5, or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage microSD/microSDHC/microSDXC Compact Flash
Card slots 1 1
Price at release $400 $100