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Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 vs Sony A350

Portability
90
Imaging
40
Features
60
Overall
48
Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 front
 
Sony Alpha DSLR-A350 front
Portability
62
Imaging
53
Features
47
Overall
50

Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 vs Sony A350 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 A350
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.7" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • No Video
  • Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
  • 674g - 131 x 99 x 75mm
  • Introduced June 2008
  • Newer Model is Sony A380
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Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 vs Sony A350 Overview

Its time to take a more detailed look at the Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 vs Sony A350, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR by companies Samsung and Sony. The image resolution of the Galaxy Camera 2 (16MP) and the A350 (14MP) is pretty close but the Galaxy Camera 2 (1/2.3") and A350 (APS-C) have totally different sensor sizing.

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The Galaxy Camera 2 was revealed 5 years later than the A350 and that is a fairly significant gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 being a Compact camera and the Sony A350 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before going straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a brief overview of how the Galaxy Camera 2 grades versus the A350 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 over the Sony A350

 Galaxy Camera 2 A350 
IntroducedJanuary 2014June 2008Fresher by 68 months
Screen size4.8"2.7"Bigger screen (+2.1")
Screen resolution1037k230kCrisper screen (+807k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Sony A350 over the Samsung Galaxy Camera 2

 A350 Galaxy Camera 2 
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen

Common features in the Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 and Sony A350

 Galaxy Camera 2 A350 
Focus manually More accurate focus
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen

Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 vs Sony A350 Physical Comparison

In case you're planning to carry your camera frequently, you will have to take into account its weight and volume. The Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 provides 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) and the Sony A350 has sizing of 131mm x 99mm x 75mm (5.2" x 3.9" x 3.0") with a weight of 674 grams (1.49 lbs).

See the Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 vs Sony A350 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you select during that time. Underneath is a front view scale comparison of the Galaxy Camera 2 versus the A350.

Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 vs Sony A350 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Galaxy Camera 2 and A350 is 90 and 62 respectively.

Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 vs Sony A350 top view buttons comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 vs Sony A350 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it can be tough to see the difference in sensor sizing only by viewing specifications. The photograph below will help offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the Galaxy Camera 2 and A350.

Plainly, both of those cameras come with different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The Galaxy Camera 2 using its smaller sensor will make achieving shallow depth of field more difficult and the Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 will result in greater detail because of its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also help you crop pictures a good deal more aggressively. The more modern Galaxy Camera 2 will have a benefit with regard to sensor innovation.

Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 vs Sony A350 sensor size comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 vs Sony A350 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 vs Sony A350 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Portrait photography advice
Sony A350 Portrait photography advice
44
focusing manually
MP count good (16MP)
offers face detection focus
no external flash support
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
71
manual focus
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
saves RAW files
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Street Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Street photography information
Sony A350 Street photography information
65
image stabilization (Optical)
offers focus by touch
lighter than average in class (283g)
screen is fixed
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
66
screen tilts up and down
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
saves RAW files
more heavy than others in class (674 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Sports photography highlights
Sony A350 Sports photography highlights
48
great zoom range (23-483mm 21.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
better than average battery (400 per charge)
max frames per second very slow (5.0 frames per second)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
66
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
supports phase detect auto focus
continuous shooting slow (3.0 frames per second)
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Travel Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Travel photography factors
Sony A350 Travel photography factors
73
better than average battery (400 CIPA)
lighter than average in class (283 grams)
has bluetooth
offers focus by touch
MP count good (16MP)
has built in flash
relatively wide (23mm)
long zoom (483mm)
missing Timelapse function
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
51
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
flash built-in
does not have Timelapse mode
more heavy than others in class (674g)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony A350 as a Landscape photography camera
52
focusing manually
relatively wide (23mm)
very good size screen (4.8")
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16MP)
better than average battery (400 shots)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
missing Timelapse function
64
manual focus
swap lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
saves RAW files
screen is small (2.7")
does not have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Vlogging advice
Sony A350 Vlogging advice
37
relatively wide (23mm)
has touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detection focus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
includes external microphone port
lighter than average in class (283g)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
display isn't selfie friendly
9
no video shooting
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Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 vs Sony A350 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 and Sony A350
 Samsung Galaxy Camera 2Sony Alpha DSLR-A350
General Information
Manufacturer Samsung Sony
Model Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Sony Alpha DSLR-A350
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Entry-Level DSLR
Introduced 2014-01-02 2008-06-06
Body design Compact Compact SLR
Sensor Information
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 area 28.1mm² 372.9mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 14MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4608 x 3456 4592 x 3056
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
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 range 10cm -
Amount of lenses - 143
Focal length multiplier 5.8 1.5
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Tilting
Screen size 4.8 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of screen 1,037 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen tech HD Super Clear Touch Display -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Optical (pentamirror)
Viewfinder coverage - 95%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.49x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 16 seconds 30 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 5.0fps 3.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 3.80 m 12.00 m (at ISO 100)
Flash modes 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
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 -
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 None
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 -
Microphone input
Headphone input
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 283 grams (0.62 lb) 674 grams (1.49 lb)
Physical dimensions 133 x 71 x 19mm (5.2" x 2.8" x 0.7") 131 x 99 x 75mm (5.2" x 3.9" x 3.0")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested 65
DXO Color Depth score not tested 22.6
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 11.5
DXO Low light score not tested 595
Other
Battery life 400 photos -
Style of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model 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 (Type I or II), Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo, UDMA Mode 5, Supports FAT12 / FAT16 / FAT32
Storage slots 1 1
Launch price $400 $600