Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 vs Sony A290

Here, we will be comparing the Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 versus Sony A290, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR by competitors Samsung and Sony. The resolution of the Galaxy Camera 2 (16MP) and the A290 (14MP) is pretty comparable but the Galaxy Camera 2 (1/2.3") and A290 (APS-C) boast different sensor sizing.

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The Galaxy Camera 2 was released 3 years after the A290 which is a fairly large gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras feature different body design with the Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 being a Compact camera and the Sony A290 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before diving into a more detailed comparison, here is a short summary of how the Galaxy Camera 2 matches up vs the A290 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 and Sony Alpha DSLR-A290. The complete galleries are provided at Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Gallery and Sony A290 Gallery.

If you are intending to travel with your camera often, you should factor in its weight and dimensions. The Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 has outside dimensions of 133mm x 71mm x 19mm (5.2" x 2.8" x 0.7") and a weight of 283 grams (0.62 lbs) and the Sony A290 has dimensions of 128mm x 97mm x 86mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 3.4") accompanied by a weight of 549 grams (1.21 lbs).

Look at the Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 versus Sony A290 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are using at that time. Here is a front view over all size comparison of the Galaxy Camera 2 vs the A290.

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the Galaxy Camera 2 and A290 is 90 and 66 respectively.

Generally, it can be difficult to visualize the gap in sensor dimensions merely by seeing specifications. The pic below might offer you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the Galaxy Camera 2 and A290.

To sum up, both of the cameras come with different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The Galaxy Camera 2 because of its smaller sensor is going to make achieving shallower depth of field more challenging and the Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 will provide extra detail as a result of its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will enable you to crop photographs a good deal more aggressively. The more recent Galaxy Camera 2 provides a benefit in sensor technology.