Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 vs Sony A550

Lets take a more detailed look at the Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 vs Sony A550, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR by rivals Samsung and Sony. The sensor resolution of the Galaxy Camera 2 (16MP) and the A550 (14MP) is relatively similar but the Galaxy Camera 2 (1/2.3") and A550 (APS-C) possess totally different sensor size.

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The Galaxy Camera 2 was introduced 4 years later than the A550 and that is quite a serious gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 being a Compact camera and the Sony A550 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before going in to a thorough comparison, below is a brief introduction of how the Galaxy Camera 2 scores versus the A550 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 and Sony Alpha DSLR-A550. The whole galleries are provided at Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Gallery and Sony A550 Gallery.

When you are planning to carry your camera regularly, you should consider its weight and measurements. The Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 comes with exterior 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) and the Sony A550 has proportions of 137mm x 104mm x 84mm (5.4" x 4.1" x 3.3") with a weight of 632 grams (1.39 lbs).

Take a look at the Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 vs Sony A550 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you have during that time. The following is the front view measurement comparison of the Galaxy Camera 2 against the A550.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the Galaxy Camera 2 and A550 is 90 and 63 respectively.

Often, its difficult to envision the difference between sensor sizing just by reviewing a spec sheet. The graphic here will help give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the Galaxy Camera 2 and A550.

As you can see, the two cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The Galaxy Camera 2 with its tinier sensor will make achieving shallow DOF harder and the Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 will offer you greater detail using its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also help you crop shots far more aggressively. The more recent Galaxy Camera 2 will have a benefit when it comes to sensor technology.