Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 vs Sony A580

Its time to look more in depth at the Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 versus Sony A580, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Entry-Level DSLR by brands Samsung and Sony. The resolution of the Galaxy Camera 2 (16MP) and the A580 (16MP) is very comparable but the Galaxy Camera 2 (1/2.3") and A580 (APS-C) have totally different sensor dimensions.

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The Galaxy Camera 2 was announced 2 years after the A580 which is a fairly significant gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras feature different body design with the Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 being a Compact camera and the Sony A580 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before going into a in depth comparison, here is a simple synopsis of how the Galaxy Camera 2 grades versus the A580 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 and Sony Alpha DSLR-A580. The whole galleries are viewable at Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Gallery and Sony A580 Gallery.

If you are planning to travel with your camera frequently, you will have to consider its weight and size. The Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 comes with external dimensions 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 A580 has specifications of 137mm x 104mm x 84mm (5.4" x 4.1" x 3.3") having a weight of 599 grams (1.32 lbs).

Examine the Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 versus Sony A580 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you choose at the time. The following is a front view proportions comparison of the Galaxy Camera 2 compared to the A580.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Galaxy Camera 2 and A580 is 90 and 64 respectively.

More often than not, it's tough to envision the contrast in sensor dimensions just by seeing specifications. The picture underneath will give you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the Galaxy Camera 2 and A580.

Plainly, each of these cameras come with the identical megapixels but not the same sensor dimensions. The Galaxy Camera 2 has got the smaller sensor which will make obtaining shallower depth of field more difficult. The newer Galaxy Camera 2 is going to have an advantage with regard to sensor technology.