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Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 vs Sony A390

Portability
90
Imaging
40
Features
60
Overall
48
Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 front
 
Sony Alpha DSLR-A390 front
Portability
66
Imaging
54
Features
54
Overall
54

Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 vs Sony A390 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 A390
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.7" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • No Video
  • Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
  • 549g - 128 x 97 x 86mm
  • Launched July 2010
  • Previous Model is Sony A380
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Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 vs Sony A390 Overview

The following is a complete comparison of the Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 vs Sony A390, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Entry-Level DSLR by brands Samsung and Sony. The image resolution of the Galaxy Camera 2 (16MP) and the A390 (14MP) is fairly close but the Galaxy Camera 2 (1/2.3") and A390 (APS-C) boast different sensor sizing.

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The Galaxy Camera 2 was announced 3 years after the A390 which is a fairly big difference 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 A390 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before going into a thorough comparison, here is a brief highlight of how the Galaxy Camera 2 scores against the A390 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 over the Sony A390

 Galaxy Camera 2 A390 
LaunchedJanuary 2014July 2010Newer by 42 months
Display size4.8"2.7"Larger display (+2.1")
Display resolution1037k230kClearer display (+807k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Sony A390 over the Samsung Galaxy Camera 2

 A390 Galaxy Camera 2 
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display

Common features in the Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 and Sony A390

 Galaxy Camera 2 A390 
Manual focus More accurate focus
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen

Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 vs Sony A390 Physical Comparison

In case you're intending to travel with your camera, you're going to have to take into account its weight and proportions. The Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 offers physical measurements 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 A390 has measurements of 128mm x 97mm x 86mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 3.4") having a weight of 549 grams (1.21 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are working with at the time. The following is a front view dimension comparison of the Galaxy Camera 2 versus the A390.

Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 vs Sony A390 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the Galaxy Camera 2 and A390 is 90 and 66 respectively.

Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 vs Sony A390 top view buttons comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 vs Sony A390 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it's tough to picture the gap in sensor dimensions just by viewing specs. The pic here might provide you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the Galaxy Camera 2 and A390.

As you can plainly see, both of the cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The Galaxy Camera 2 using its smaller sensor is going to make shooting shallower depth of field harder and the Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 will provide you with extra detail with its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will let you crop images way more aggressively. The more recent Galaxy Camera 2 should have an advantage in sensor innovation.

Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 vs Sony A390 sensor size comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 vs Sony A390 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 vs Sony A390 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Portrait photography info
Sony A390 Portrait photography info
44
you can focus manually
decent MP (16MP)
includes face detect focusing
external flash not possible
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
72
manual focus
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
includes face detection focusing
saves RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Samsung Galaxy Camera 2
Street photography with Sony A390
65
has image stabilization (Optical)
comes with focus by touch
lighter than competition in class (283 grams)
screen is fixed
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
76
has a tilting screen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
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Sports Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Sports photography details
Sony A390 Sports photography details
48
incredible zoom range (23-483mm 21.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
good battery (400 CIPA)
max fps very slow (5.0 frames/s)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
60
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
has phase detect AF
continuous shooting slow (3.0 frames/s)
not so great battery (230 shots)
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Travel Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Travel photography information
Sony A390 Travel photography information
73
good battery (400 CIPA)
lighter than competition in class (283 grams)
supports bluetooth
comes with focus by touch
decent MP (16MP)
has built in flash
pretty wide (23mm)
long zoom (483mm)
no Time Lapse mode
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
53
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
no Time Lapse function
not so great battery (230 shots)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Landscape photography details
Sony A390 Landscape photography details
52
you can focus manually
pretty wide (23mm)
big screen (4.8 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
good battery (400 per charge)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
no Time Lapse mode
61
manual focus
swap lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
small screen (2.7 inch)
not so great battery (230 shots)
no Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Vlogging information
Sony A390 Vlogging information
37
pretty wide (23mm)
touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
does have mic support
lighter than competition in class (283g)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
9
no video
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Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 vs Sony A390 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 and Sony A390
 Samsung Galaxy Camera 2Sony Alpha DSLR-A390
General Information
Make Samsung Sony
Model type Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Sony Alpha DSLR-A390
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Entry-Level DSLR
Launched 2014-01-02 2010-07-28
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
Highest resolution 4608 x 3456 4592 x 3056
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points - 9
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens Sony/Minolta Alpha
Lens zoom range 23-483mm (21.0x) -
Max aperture f/2.8-5.9 -
Macro focusing distance 10cm -
Number of lenses - 143
Crop factor 5.8 1.5
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Tilting
Screen diagonal 4.8" 2.7"
Resolution of screen 1,037 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen technology 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 rate 5.0 frames/s 3.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in 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, Rear Curtain, Wireless
Hot shoe
AE 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
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 -
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 None
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 -
Mic port
Headphone port
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) 549 gr (1.21 lb)
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 All around rating not tested 66
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 22.5
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 11.5
DXO Low light rating not tested 607
Other
Battery life 400 pictures 230 pictures
Style of battery 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 feature
Storage type microSD/microSDHC/microSDXC SD/ SDHC, Memory Stick Pro Duo
Card slots One One
Price at launch $400 $500