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Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 vs Sony A330

Portability
90
Imaging
40
Features
60
Overall
48
Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 front
 
Sony Alpha DSLR-A330 front
Portability
67
Imaging
50
Features
50
Overall
50

Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 vs Sony A330 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
  • Announced January 2014
Sony A330
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.7" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • No Video
  • Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
  • 529g - 128 x 97 x 71mm
  • Introduced May 2009
  • Succeeded the Sony A300
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Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 vs Sony A330 Overview

On this page, we will be looking at the Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 versus Sony A330, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR by rivals Samsung and Sony. There exists a large gap among the image resolutions of the Galaxy Camera 2 (16MP) and A330 (10MP) and the Galaxy Camera 2 (1/2.3") and A330 (APS-C) have totally different sensor sizing.

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The Galaxy Camera 2 was manufactured 4 years after the A330 which is a fairly serious difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras have different body design with the Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 being a Compact camera and the Sony A330 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before delving straight to a in depth comparison, here is a brief synopsis of how the Galaxy Camera 2 scores vs the A330 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 over the Sony A330

 Galaxy Camera 2 A330 
IntroducedJanuary 2014May 2009More modern by 57 months
Screen dimensions4.8"2.7"Bigger screen (+2.1")
Screen resolution1037k230kCrisper screen (+807k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Sony A330 over the Samsung Galaxy Camera 2

 A330 Galaxy Camera 2 
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen

Common features in the Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 and Sony A330

 Galaxy Camera 2 A330 
Manual focus More exact focusing
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen

Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 vs Sony A330 Physical Comparison

If you're looking to carry around your camera frequently, you're going to have to consider its weight and volume. The Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 has got outer dimensions of 133mm x 71mm x 19mm (5.2" x 2.8" x 0.7") along with a weight of 283 grams (0.62 lbs) whilst the Sony A330 has sizing of 128mm x 97mm x 71mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.8") with a weight of 529 grams (1.17 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you use at the time. Below is a front view proportions comparison of the Galaxy Camera 2 vs the A330.

Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 vs Sony A330 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Galaxy Camera 2 and A330 is 90 and 67 respectively.

Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 vs Sony A330 top view buttons comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 vs Sony A330 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it's hard to envision the gap in sensor sizes only by checking out technical specs. The picture here will help provide you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the Galaxy Camera 2 and A330.

As you can tell, both cameras provide different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The Galaxy Camera 2 featuring a smaller sensor will make shooting bokeh more challenging and the Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 will provide extra detail due to its extra 6MP. Higher resolution will allow you to crop photographs more aggressively. The more recent Galaxy Camera 2 is going to have an edge when it comes to sensor technology.

Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 vs Sony A330 sensor size comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 vs Sony A330 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 vs Sony A330 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Portrait photography info
Sony A330 Portrait photography info
44
manual focus
decent megapixels (16MP)
provides face detect focus
external flash not possible
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
62
has manual focus
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
has face detect focusing
saves RAW files
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Samsung Galaxy Camera 2
Street photography with Sony A330
65
image stabilization (Optical)
offers focus by touch
lighter than others in class (283 grams)
no articulating screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
75
tilting screen
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
saves RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Samsung Galaxy Camera 2
Sports photography with Sony A330
48
long zoom range (23-483mm 21.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16MP)
good battery power (400 CIPA)
max frames per second very slow (5.0 frames per second)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
50
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
supports phase detect AF
painfully slow continuous shooting (3.0 fps)
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
low battery (230 shots)
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Travel Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Travel photography info
Sony A330 Travel photography info
73
good battery power (400 per charge)
lighter than others in class (283g)
connects via bluetooth
offers focus by touch
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
pretty wide (23mm)
great zoom (483mm)
lack of Timelapse function
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f2.8)
44
has built in flash
missing Time Lapse mode
low battery (230 shots)
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Samsung Galaxy Camera 2
Landscape photography with Sony A330
52
manual focus
pretty wide (23mm)
bigger than average screen (4.8 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
good battery power (400 per charge)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
lack of Timelapse function
54
has manual focus
change lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
saves RAW files
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
megapixel count low (10MP)
low battery (230 shots)
missing Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Vlogging features
Sony A330 Vlogging features
37
pretty wide (23mm)
has touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect focus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
includes microphone socket
lighter than others in class (283g)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen isn't selfie friendly
9
no video recording
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Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 vs Sony A330 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 and Sony A330
 Samsung Galaxy Camera 2Sony Alpha DSLR-A330
General Information
Manufacturer Samsung Sony
Model Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Sony Alpha DSLR-A330
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Entry-Level DSLR
Announced 2014-01-02 2009-05-18
Physical type Compact Compact SLR
Sensor Information
Processor 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 area 28.1mm² 369.0mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 10 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4608 x 3456 3872 x 2592
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points - 9
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens Sony/Minolta Alpha
Lens focal range 23-483mm (21.0x) -
Max aperture f/2.8-5.9 -
Macro focus range 10cm -
Available lenses - 143
Crop factor 5.8 1.5
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Tilting
Screen diagonal 4.8 inch 2.7 inch
Screen resolution 1,037k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen technology HD Super Clear Touch Display -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Optical (pentamirror)
Viewfinder coverage - 95 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.49x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 16 seconds 30 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 5.0fps 3.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 3.80 m 10.00 m
Flash settings Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, fill-in, slow sync, flash off, redeye fix Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear Curtain, Wireless
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Maximum flash synchronize - 1/160 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 -
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 None
Video 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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 283 grams (0.62 lbs) 529 grams (1.17 lbs)
Physical dimensions 133 x 71 x 19mm (5.2" x 2.8" x 0.7") 128 x 97 x 71mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.8")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested 64
DXO Color Depth score not tested 22.4
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 11.5
DXO Low light score not tested 535
Other
Battery life 400 photographs 230 photographs
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model Built-in NP-FH50
Self timer Yes (2, 5, or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage microSD/microSDHC/microSDXC SD/ SDHC, Memory Stick Pro Duo
Card slots Single Single
Launch pricing $400 $545