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Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 vs Sony A290

Portability
90
Imaging
40
Features
60
Overall
48
Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 front
 
Sony Alpha DSLR-A290 front
Portability
66
Imaging
54
Features
47
Overall
51

Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 vs Sony A290 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
  • Announced January 2014
Sony A290
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • No Video
  • Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
  • 549g - 128 x 97 x 86mm
  • Launched June 2010
  • Previous Model is Sony A230
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Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 vs Sony A290 Overview

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.

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Reasons to pick Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 over the Sony A290

 Galaxy Camera 2 A290 
LaunchedJanuary 2014June 2010Newer by 44 months
Screen size4.8"2.7"Bigger screen (+2.1")
Screen resolution1037k230kCrisper screen (+807k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Sony A290 over the Samsung Galaxy Camera 2

 A290 Galaxy Camera 2 

Common features in the Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 and Sony A290

 Galaxy Camera 2 A290 
Manually focus Very exact focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen

Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 vs Sony A290 Physical Comparison

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).

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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.

Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 vs Sony A290 size comparison

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

Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 vs Sony A290 top view buttons comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 vs Sony A290 Sensor Comparison

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.

Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 vs Sony A290 sensor size comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 vs Sony A290 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 vs Sony A290 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Portrait photography details
Sony A290 Portrait photography details
44
you can focus manually
MP count good (16 megapixels)
includes face detection focus
can't use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
65
you can focus manually
good resolution (14 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
comes with face detection focusing
delivers RAW formats
does not have liveview
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Street Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 as a Street photography camera
Sony A290 as a Street photography camera
65
image stabilization (Optical)
boasts touch focus
lighter than others (283g)
screen is fixed
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
66
image stabilization (Sensor based)
good sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
screen does not articulate
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Samsung Galaxy Camera 2
Sports photography with Sony A290
48
incredible zoom range (23-483mm 21.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
better than average battery power (400 CIPA)
slow frames per second (5.0 fps)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
55
image stabilization (Sensor based)
good resolution (14MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
supports phase detect AF
does not have liveview
painfully slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames per second)
not so great battery life (290 CIPA)
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Travel Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Travel photography factors
Sony A290 Travel photography factors
73
better than average battery power (400 shots)
lighter than others (283g)
connects via bluetooth
boasts touch focus
MP count good (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
quite wide (23mm)
very long zoom (483mm)
missing Timelapse function
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
53
good resolution (14MP)
built-in flash
lack of Time Lapse mode
not so great battery life (290 per charge)
display is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Samsung Galaxy Camera 2
Landscape photography with Sony A290
52
you can focus manually
quite wide (23mm)
lovely big screen (4.8")
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
better than average battery power (400 CIPA)
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
missing Timelapse function
58
you can focus manually
interchangeable lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
image stabilization (Sensor based)
good resolution (14 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
small screen (2.7 inches)
does not have liveview
not so great battery life (290 shots)
lack of Time Lapse mode
Photography Glossary

Vlogging Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Vlogging features
Sony A290 Vlogging features
37
quite wide (23mm)
has touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detection focus
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
includes external microphone support
lighter than others (283 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
display isn't selfie friendly
9
no video shooting
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Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 vs Sony A290 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 and Sony A290
 Samsung Galaxy Camera 2Sony Alpha DSLR-A290
General Information
Company Samsung Sony
Model type Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Sony Alpha DSLR-A290
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Entry-Level DSLR
Announced 2014-01-02 2010-06-09
Physical type Compact Compact SLR
Sensor Information
Powered by 1.6GHz Quad-Core Exynos Bionz
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" APS-C
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 23.5 x 15.7mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 369.0mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4608 x 3456 4592 x 3056
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points - 9
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens Sony/Minolta Alpha
Lens zoom range 23-483mm (21.0x) -
Highest aperture f/2.8-5.9 -
Macro focusing range 10cm -
Number of lenses - 143
Crop factor 5.8 1.5
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 4.8 inch 2.7 inch
Display resolution 1,037 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display technology HD Super Clear Touch Display -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Optical (pentamirror)
Viewfinder coverage - 95%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.55x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 16s 30s
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/4000s
Continuous shutter rate 5.0 frames per sec 3.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 3.80 m 10.00 m (at ISO 100)
Flash modes Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, fill-in, slow sync, flash off, redeye fix Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, High Speed Sync, Rear Curtain, Fill-in, Wireless
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Fastest flash synchronize - 1/160s
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 -
Max video resolution 1920x1080 None
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 -
Mic 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 283g (0.62 pounds) 549g (1.21 pounds)
Physical dimensions 133 x 71 x 19mm (5.2" x 2.8" x 0.7") 128 x 97 x 86mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 3.4")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested 66
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 22.6
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 11.5
DXO Low light rating not tested 615
Other
Battery life 400 photos 290 photos
Battery style Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID Built-in NP-FH50
Self timer Yes (2, 5, or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage type microSD/microSDHC/microSDXC Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo, SD/SDHC
Card slots Single Single
Retail pricing $400 $600