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Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 vs Sony A500

Portability
90
Imaging
40
Features
60
Overall
48
Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 front
 
Sony Alpha DSLR-A500 front
Portability
63
Imaging
52
Features
52
Overall
52

Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 vs Sony A500 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
  • Revealed January 2014
Sony A500
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 200 - 12800
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • No Video
  • Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
  • 630g - 137 x 104 x 84mm
  • Launched August 2009
  • Successor is Sony A560
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Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 vs Sony A500 Overview

Following is a comprehensive review of the Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 vs Sony A500, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR by competitors Samsung and Sony. There is a crucial difference among the image resolutions of the Galaxy Camera 2 (16MP) and A500 (12MP) and the Galaxy Camera 2 (1/2.3") and A500 (APS-C) provide different sensor measurements.

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The Galaxy Camera 2 was introduced 4 years after the A500 which is a fairly serious gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras feature different body design with the Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 being a Compact camera and the Sony A500 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before getting into a full comparison, here is a quick view of how the Galaxy Camera 2 scores versus the A500 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 over the Sony A500

 Galaxy Camera 2 A500 
LaunchedJanuary 2014August 2009More modern by 53 months
Screen size4.8"3"Bigger screen (+1.8")
Screen resolution1037k230kCrisper screen (+807k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Sony A500 over the Samsung Galaxy Camera 2

 A500 Galaxy Camera 2 
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen

Common features in the Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 and Sony A500

 Galaxy Camera 2 A500 
Manually focus Very exact focus
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen

Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 vs Sony A500 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is looking to carry around your camera regularly, you should factor its weight and volume. The Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 comes with external dimensions of 133mm x 71mm x 19mm (5.2" x 2.8" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 283 grams (0.62 lbs) whilst the Sony A500 has sizing of 137mm x 104mm x 84mm (5.4" x 4.1" x 3.3") along with a weight of 630 grams (1.39 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you have attached at that time. Here is a front view physical size comparison of the Galaxy Camera 2 versus the A500.

Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 vs Sony A500 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the Galaxy Camera 2 and A500 is 90 and 63 respectively.

Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 vs Sony A500 top view buttons comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 vs Sony A500 Sensor Comparison

Often, it's hard to visualize the difference in sensor sizes merely by seeing technical specs. The pic below might give you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the Galaxy Camera 2 and A500.

As you can tell, each of the cameras come with different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The Galaxy Camera 2 having a smaller sensor is going to make shooting shallower DOF harder and the Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 will produce greater detail using its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop shots a good deal more aggressively. The more modern Galaxy Camera 2 provides a benefit in sensor tech.

Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 vs Sony A500 sensor size comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 vs Sony A500 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 vs Sony A500 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Portrait photography details
Sony A500 Portrait photography details
44
focusing manually
good resolution (16MP)
offers face detection focus
can't use external flash
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
63
manual focus
sensor size is good (APS-C)
has face detection focus
exports RAW formats
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
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Street Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Street photography features
Sony A500 Street photography features
65
has image stabilization (Optical)
provides touch to focus
lighter than others (283 grams)
screen does not articulate
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
74
screen tilts
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
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Sports Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Sports photography highlights
Sony A500 Sports photography highlights
48
amazing zoom range (23-483mm 21.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16MP)
better than average battery (400 shots)
max fps low (5.0 fps)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
51
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
has phase detect auto focus
continuous shooting slow (5.0 fps)
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
not so great battery power (520 shots)
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Travel Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Travel photography info
Sony A500 Travel photography info
73
better than average battery (400 CIPA)
lighter than others (283 grams)
has bluetooth
provides touch to focus
good resolution (16MP)
built-in flash
fairly wide (23mm)
great zoom (483mm)
missing Time Lapse recording
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
43
has built in flash
does not have Time Lapse function
not so great battery power (520 CIPA)
resolution not great (12MP)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony A500 as a Landscape photography camera
52
focusing manually
fairly wide (23mm)
bigger than average screen (4.8")
has image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
better than average battery (400 shots)
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
missing Time Lapse recording
60
manual focus
switch lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
nice screen size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
not so great battery power (520 per charge)
does not have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Vlogging factors
Sony A500 Vlogging factors
37
fairly wide (23mm)
touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detection focus
high video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
does have external mic socket
lighter than others (283g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
display isn't selfie friendly
9
can't shoot video
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Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 vs Sony A500 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 and Sony A500
 Samsung Galaxy Camera 2Sony Alpha DSLR-A500
General Information
Manufacturer Samsung Sony
Model type Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Sony Alpha DSLR-A500
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Entry-Level DSLR
Revealed 2014-01-02 2009-08-27
Physical type Compact Compact SLR
Sensor Information
Chip 1.6GHz Quad-Core Exynos Bionz
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" APS-C
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 23.5 x 15.6mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 366.6mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 12MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 4608 x 3456 4272 x 2848
Max native ISO 3200 12800
Lowest native ISO 100 200
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points - 9
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens Sony/Minolta Alpha
Lens zoom range 23-483mm (21.0x) -
Max aperture f/2.8-5.9 -
Macro focusing distance 10cm -
Amount of lenses - 143
Crop factor 5.8 1.5
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Tilting
Display size 4.8" 3"
Display resolution 1,037k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display technology HD Super Clear Touch Display -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Optical (pentamirror)
Viewfinder coverage - 95 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.53x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 16 secs 30 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 5.0 frames per second 5.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 3.80 m 12.00 m
Flash settings 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
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Highest flash synchronize - 1/160 secs
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 -
Max video resolution 1920x1080 None
Video data 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 lbs) 630g (1.39 lbs)
Physical dimensions 133 x 71 x 19mm (5.2" x 2.8" x 0.7") 137 x 104 x 84mm (5.4" x 4.1" x 3.3")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested 64
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 21.8
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 11.6
DXO Low light rating not tested 772
Other
Battery life 400 images 520 images
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID Built-in NP-FM500H
Self timer Yes (2, 5, or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage microSD/microSDHC/microSDXC SD/ SDHC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Card slots Single Single
Cost at launch $400 $638