Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 vs Sony A850

Let's look closer at the Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 vs Sony A850, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Advanced DSLR by brands Samsung and Sony. There exists a large gap between the image resolutions of the Galaxy Camera 2 (16MP) and A850 (25MP) and the Galaxy Camera 2 (1/2.3") and A850 (Full frame) provide different sensor sizing.

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The Galaxy Camera 2 was unveiled 3 years after the A850 which is quite a serious difference as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras have different body design with the Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 being a Compact camera and the Sony A850 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before going into a complete comparison, here is a short summation of how the Galaxy Camera 2 grades against the A850 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 & Sony Alpha DSLR-A850. The full galleries are viewable at Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Gallery & Sony A850 Gallery.

If you're planning to carry around your camera frequently, you'll need to consider its weight and proportions. The Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 provides external dimensions of 133mm x 71mm x 19mm (5.2" x 2.8" x 0.7") having a weight of 283 grams (0.62 lbs) while the Sony A850 has measurements of 156mm x 117mm x 82mm (6.1" x 4.6" x 3.2") having a weight of 895 grams (1.97 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you have during that time. Following is a front view physical size comparison of the Galaxy Camera 2 against the A850.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Galaxy Camera 2 and A850 is 90 and 54 respectively.

Typically, it can be tough to imagine the difference between sensor sizes merely by reading specifications. The image here will help provide you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the Galaxy Camera 2 and A850.

Plainly, both of the cameras provide different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The Galaxy Camera 2 with its tinier sensor is going to make getting bokeh more challenging and the Sony A850 will deliver extra detail having an extra 9MP. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop pics more aggressively. The younger Galaxy Camera 2 provides an edge with regard to sensor tech.