Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 vs Sony A900
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Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 vs Sony A900 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 4.8" Fixed Display
- 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
(Full Review)
- 25MP - Full frame Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Sensor based Image Stabilization
- 1/8000s Max Shutter
- No Video
- Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
- 895g - 156 x 117 x 82mm
- Revealed October 2008
- Later Model is Sony A99

Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 vs Sony A900 Overview
Below, we will be contrasting the Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 versus Sony A900, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Advanced DSLR by companies Samsung and Sony. There exists a significant gap among the resolutions of the Galaxy Camera 2 (16MP) and A900 (25MP) and the Galaxy Camera 2 (1/2.3") and A900 (Full frame) enjoy totally different sensor dimensions.

The Galaxy Camera 2 was manufactured 5 years later than the A900 and that is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras come with different body type with the Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 being a Compact camera and the Sony A900 being a Mid-size SLR camera.
Before we go straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a quick summary of how the Galaxy Camera 2 grades versus the A900 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 vs Sony A900 Gallery
Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 and Sony Alpha DSLR-A900. The entire galleries are viewable at Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Gallery and Sony A900 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 over the Sony A900
Galaxy Camera 2 | A900 | |||
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Revealed | January 2014 | ![]() | October 2008 | Fresher by 64 months |
Screen dimension | 4.8" | ![]() | 3" | Bigger screen (+1.8") |
Screen resolution | 1037k | ![]() | 922k | Clearer screen (+115k dot) |
Touch screen | ![]() | Quickly navigate |
Reasons to pick Sony A900 over the Samsung Galaxy Camera 2
A900 | Galaxy Camera 2 |
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Common features in the Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 and Sony A900
Galaxy Camera 2 | A900 | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | Very accurate focusing | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Missing selfie screen |
Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 vs Sony A900 Physical Comparison
If you're looking to carry your camera regularly, you are going to need to factor its weight and measurements. The Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 comes with outer measurements of 133mm x 71mm x 19mm (5.2" x 2.8" x 0.7") along with a weight of 283 grams (0.62 lbs) whilst the Sony A900 has proportions of 156mm x 117mm x 82mm (6.1" x 4.6" x 3.2") with a weight of 895 grams (1.97 lbs).
See the Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 versus Sony A900 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are working with at the time. Here is the front view measurement comparison of the Galaxy Camera 2 against the A900.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Galaxy Camera 2 and A900 is 90 and 54 respectively.

Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 vs Sony A900 Sensor Comparison
Quite often, it is very tough to see the difference in sensor sizing simply by looking through specifications. The visual underneath should give you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the Galaxy Camera 2 and A900.
Plainly, each of the cameras posses different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The Galaxy Camera 2 because of its smaller sensor will make shooting shallow DOF more challenging and the Sony A900 will render greater detail due to its extra 9MP. Higher resolution can also let you crop shots somewhat more aggressively. The more recent Galaxy Camera 2 is going to have a benefit in sensor tech.

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Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 vs Sony A900 Specifications
Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 | Sony Alpha DSLR-A900 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Samsung | Sony |
Model type | Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 | Sony Alpha DSLR-A900 |
Class | Small Sensor Superzoom | Advanced DSLR |
Launched | 2014-01-02 | 2008-10-22 |
Body design | Compact | Mid-size SLR |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | 1.6GHz Quad-Core Exynos | Bionz |
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | Full frame |
Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 35.9 x 24mm |
Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 861.6mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16 megapixel | 25 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 3:2 and 16:9 |
Highest Possible resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 6048 x 4032 |
Maximum native ISO | 3200 | 6400 |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW data | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detect autofocus | ||
Contract detect autofocus | ||
Phase detect autofocus | ||
Total focus points | - | 9 |
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | Sony/Minolta Alpha |
Lens zoom range | 23-483mm (21.0x) | - |
Highest aperture | f/2.8-5.9 | - |
Macro focusing distance | 10cm | - |
Total lenses | - | 143 |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 1 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display diagonal | 4.8 inches | 3 inches |
Display resolution | 1,037 thousand dot | 922 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Display tech | HD Super Clear Touch Display | TFT Xtra Fine color LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | Optical (pentaprism) |
Viewfinder coverage | - | 100% |
Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.74x |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 16s | 30s |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/8000s |
Continuous shutter speed | 5.0 frames per sec | 5.0 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | 3.80 m | no built-in flash |
Flash settings | Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, fill-in, slow sync, flash off, redeye fix | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear Curtain, Fill-in, Wireless |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Fastest flash sync | - | 1/250s |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 | - |
Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | None |
Video format | MPEG-4, H.264 | - |
Microphone input | ||
Headphone input | ||
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 proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 283g (0.62 lbs) | 895g (1.97 lbs) |
Dimensions | 133 x 71 x 19mm (5.2" x 2.8" x 0.7") | 156 x 117 x 82mm (6.1" x 4.6" x 3.2") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall rating | not tested | 79 |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | 23.7 |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | 12.3 |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | 1431 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 400 pictures | 880 pictures |
Battery format | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | Built-in | NP-FM500H |
Self timer | Yes (2, 5, or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | microSD/microSDHC/microSDXC | Compact Flash (Type I or II), Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo, UDMA Mode 5, Supports FAT12 / FAT16 / FAT32 |
Storage slots | Single | 2 |
Retail pricing | $400 | $2,736 |