Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 vs Sony A560

Lets look a bit more in depth at the Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 and Sony A560, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR by manufacturers Samsung and Sony. The image resolution of the Galaxy Camera 2 (16MP) and the A560 (14MP) is relatively close but the Galaxy Camera 2 (1/2.3") and A560 (APS-C) provide different sensor size.

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The Galaxy Camera 2 was released 3 years later than the A560 and that is a fairly large difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras have different body design with the Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 being a Compact camera and the Sony A560 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before delving straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a short highlight of how the Galaxy Camera 2 scores versus the A560 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 & Sony Alpha DSLR-A560. The complete galleries are available at Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Gallery & Sony A560 Gallery.

For those who are aiming to carry your camera regularly, you should consider its weight and proportions. The Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 provides outer dimensions of 133mm x 71mm x 19mm (5.2" x 2.8" x 0.7") with a weight of 283 grams (0.62 lbs) whilst the Sony A560 has measurements of 137mm x 104mm x 84mm (5.4" x 4.1" x 3.3") having a weight of 599 grams (1.32 lbs).

Take a look at the Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 and Sony A560 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you choose at that moment. The following is a front view over all size comparison of the Galaxy Camera 2 against the A560.

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the Galaxy Camera 2 and A560 is 90 and 64 respectively.

Often, it's hard to picture the contrast in sensor sizing only by researching specifications. The photograph underneath will provide you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the Galaxy Camera 2 and A560.

Plainly, the 2 cameras provide different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The Galaxy Camera 2 featuring a smaller sensor is going to make achieving shallower depth of field more difficult and the Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 will result in more detail as a result of its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also let you crop shots more aggressively. The newer Galaxy Camera 2 should have an advantage when it comes to sensor tech.