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Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 vs Sony A550

Portability
90
Imaging
40
Features
60
Overall
48
Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 front
 
Sony Alpha DSLR-A550 front
Portability
63
Imaging
54
Features
65
Overall
58

Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 vs Sony A550 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 A550
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 200 - 12800
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • No Video
  • Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
  • 632g - 137 x 104 x 84mm
  • Launched December 2009
  • Succeeded the Sony A100
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Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 vs Sony A550 Overview

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.

Photography Glossary

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.

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Reasons to pick Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 over the Sony A550

 Galaxy Camera 2 A550 
LaunchedJanuary 2014December 2009Fresher by 50 months
Screen sizing4.8"3"Bigger screen (+1.8")
Screen resolution1037k922kSharper screen (+115k dot)
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Sony A550 over the Samsung Galaxy Camera 2

 A550 Galaxy Camera 2 
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen

Common features in the Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 and Sony A550

 Galaxy Camera 2 A550 
Focus manually Very accurate focus
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen

Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 vs Sony A550 Physical Comparison

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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 vs Sony A550 size comparison

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

Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 vs Sony A550 top view buttons comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 vs Sony A550 Sensor Comparison

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.

Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 vs Sony A550 sensor size comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 vs Sony A550 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 vs Sony A550 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Portrait photography factors
Sony A550 Portrait photography factors
44
has manual focus
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
offers face detection focus
can't use external flash
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
72
focusing manually
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
includes face detect focusing
saves RAW files
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Street Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 as a Street photography camera
Sony A550 as a Street photography camera
65
has image stabilization (Optical)
provides focus by touch
lighter than average in class (283 grams)
no moving screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
74
screen tilts up and down
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Sports photography features
Sony A550 Sports photography features
48
excellent zoom range (23-483mm 21.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16MP)
good battery life (400 per charge)
continuous shooting slow (5.0 frames/s)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
67
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
has phase detect AF
bad battery (480 shots)
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Travel Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Travel photography highlights
Sony A550 Travel photography highlights
73
good battery life (400 shots)
lighter than average in class (283g)
has bluetooth
provides focus by touch
resolution is good (16MP)
has built in flash
decently wide (23mm)
long reach (483mm)
missing Time Lapse function
display is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
52
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
flash built-in
missing Time Lapse function
bad battery (480 per charge)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Landscape photography highlights
Sony A550 Landscape photography highlights
52
has manual focus
decently wide (23mm)
bigger than average screen (4.8 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
good battery life (400 per charge)
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
missing Time Lapse function
66
focusing manually
swap lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
decent sized screen (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW files
bad battery (480 per charge)
missing Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 as a Vlogging camera
Sony A550 as a Vlogging camera
37
decently wide (23mm)
screen is touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detection focus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
does have external mic jack
lighter than average in class (283g)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
display is not selfie friendly
9
can't shoot video
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Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 vs Sony A550 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 and Sony A550
 Samsung Galaxy Camera 2Sony Alpha DSLR-A550
General Information
Brand Samsung Sony
Model Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Sony Alpha DSLR-A550
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Entry-Level DSLR
Launched 2014-01-02 2009-12-09
Body design Compact Compact SLR
Sensor Information
Processor 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 23.4 x 15.6mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 365.0mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 14MP
Anti aliasing 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 12800
Lowest native ISO 100 200
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
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 mounting type fixed lens Sony/Minolta Alpha
Lens focal range 23-483mm (21.0x) -
Maximum aperture f/2.8-5.9 -
Macro focus distance 10cm -
Total lenses - 143
Focal length multiplier 5.8 1.5
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Tilting
Screen sizing 4.8 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 1,037k dot 922k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen technology HD Super Clear Touch Display -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Optical (pentamirror)
Viewfinder coverage - 95 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.53x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 16 seconds 30 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 5.0 frames/s 7.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 3.80 m 12.00 m
Flash modes 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
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Maximum flash sync - 1/160 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 -
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 None
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 -
Mic jack
Headphone jack
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 pounds) 632 grams (1.39 pounds)
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 score not tested 66
DXO Color Depth score not tested 21.9
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 11.8
DXO Low light score not tested 807
Other
Battery life 400 images 480 images
Battery form Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model Built-in NP-FM500H
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/ Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots One One
Launch cost $400 $749