Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 vs Sony A900

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.

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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.

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.

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).

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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.

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.