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Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 vs Sony A33

Portability
90
Imaging
40
Features
60
Overall
48
Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 front
 
Sony SLT-A33 front
Portability
67
Imaging
54
Features
80
Overall
64

Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 vs Sony A33 Key Specs

Samsung Galaxy Camera 2
(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
  • Released January 2014
Sony A33
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800 (Increase to 25600)
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
  • 500g - 124 x 92 x 85mm
  • Released August 2010
  • Successor is Sony A35
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Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 vs Sony A33 Overview

Below is a detailed overview of the Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 vs Sony A33, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR by brands Samsung and Sony. The image resolution of the Galaxy Camera 2 (16MP) and the A33 (14MP) is pretty comparable but the Galaxy Camera 2 (1/2.3") and A33 (APS-C) use different sensor sizes.

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The Galaxy Camera 2 was manufactured 3 years later than the A33 and that is a fairly significant difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras come with different body type with the Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 being a Compact camera and the Sony A33 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before we go in to a in-depth comparison, below is a quick introduction of how the Galaxy Camera 2 scores versus the A33 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 over the Sony A33

 Galaxy Camera 2 A33 
ReleasedJanuary 2014August 2010More recent by 41 months
Screen dimension4.8"3"Bigger screen (+1.8")
Screen resolution1037k921kCrisper screen (+116k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Sony A33 over the Samsung Galaxy Camera 2

 A33 Galaxy Camera 2 
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Common features in the Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 and Sony A33

 Galaxy Camera 2 A33 
Manually focus More accurate focusing

Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 vs Sony A33 Physical Comparison

If you're looking to lug around your camera frequently, you're going to have to consider its weight and size. The Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 comes with physical 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 A33 has specifications of 124mm x 92mm x 85mm (4.9" x 3.6" x 3.3") along with a weight of 500 grams (1.10 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you have chosen during that time. Underneath is the front view size comparison of the Galaxy Camera 2 against the A33.

Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 vs Sony A33 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the Galaxy Camera 2 and A33 is 90 and 67 respectively.

Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 vs Sony A33 top view buttons comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 vs Sony A33 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, its difficult to imagine the contrast in sensor measurements only by seeing specifications. The visual below might offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the Galaxy Camera 2 and A33.

To sum up, each of the cameras posses different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The Galaxy Camera 2 because of its smaller sensor is going to make getting shallow DOF harder and the Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 will produce extra detail due to its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also help you crop pictures somewhat more aggressively. The younger Galaxy Camera 2 provides an advantage in sensor innovation.

Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 vs Sony A33 sensor size comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 vs Sony A33 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 vs Sony A33 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Portrait photography information
Sony A33 Portrait photography information
44
focusing manually
MP count good (16MP)
comes with face detect focus
external flash not possible
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
72
you can focus manually
good resolution (14 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
provides face detection focus
saves RAW files
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Street Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Street photography details
Sony A33 Street photography details
65
built in image stabilization (Optical)
includes focus by touch
lighter than others (283g)
screen is fixed
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
76
fully articulated screen
image stabilization (Sensor based)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 as a Sports photography camera
Sony A33 as a Sports photography camera
48
long zoom range (23-483mm 21.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16MP)
good battery (400 per charge)
continuous shooting slow (5.0 frames per second)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
67
image stabilization (Sensor based)
good resolution (14 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
supports phase detect auto focus
terrible battery (340 shots)
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Travel Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Travel photography features
Sony A33 Travel photography features
73
good battery (400 shots)
lighter than others (283g)
supports bluetooth
includes focus by touch
MP count good (16MP)
built-in flash
fairly wide (23mm)
long reach (483mm)
missing Timelapse mode
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
61
good resolution (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
screen is selfie friendly
doesn't have Timelapse mode
terrible battery (340 CIPA)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony A33 as a Landscape photography camera
52
focusing manually
fairly wide (23mm)
screen larger than average (4.8 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16MP)
good battery (400 shots)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
missing Timelapse mode
67
you can focus manually
interchangeable lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
screen is a good size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor based)
good resolution (14 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW files
terrible battery (340 CIPA)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 as a Vlogging camera
Sony A33 as a Vlogging camera
37
fairly wide (23mm)
built-in touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect focus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
has microphone support
lighter than others (283g)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
77
screen is selfie friendly
image stabilization (Sensor based)
provides face detection focus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
comes with external microphone support
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Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 vs Sony A33 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 and Sony A33
 Samsung Galaxy Camera 2Sony SLT-A33
General Information
Make Samsung Sony
Model Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Sony SLT-A33
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Entry-Level DSLR
Released 2014-01-02 2010-08-24
Physical type Compact Compact SLR
Sensor Information
Chip 1.6GHz Quad-Core Exynos Bionz
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" APS-C
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 23.5 x 15.6mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 366.6mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 4608 x 3456 4592 x 3056
Max native ISO 3200 12800
Max boosted ISO - 25600
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points - 15
Cross focus points - 3
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens Sony/Minolta Alpha
Lens focal range 23-483mm (21.0x) -
Max aperture f/2.8-5.9 -
Macro focus distance 10cm -
Amount of lenses - 143
Focal length multiplier 5.8 1.5
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fully Articulated
Display diagonal 4.8 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 1,037k dots 921k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display tech HD Super Clear Touch Display -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 1,150k dots
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.73x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 16s 30s
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000s 1/4000s
Continuous shooting rate 5.0fps 7.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 3.80 m 10.00 m (@ ISO 100)
Flash options Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, fill-in, slow sync, flash off, redeye fix Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, High Speed Sync, Rear Curtain, Fill-in, Wireless
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Maximum flash synchronize - 1/160s
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 1920 x 1080 (60, 29.97 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30fps), 640 x 424 (29.97 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS BuiltIn None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 283 grams (0.62 lbs) 500 grams (1.10 lbs)
Dimensions 133 x 71 x 19mm (5.2" x 2.8" x 0.7") 124 x 92 x 85mm (4.9" x 3.6" x 3.3")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested 70
DXO Color Depth score not tested 22.8
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 12.6
DXO Low light score not tested 591
Other
Battery life 400 pictures 340 pictures
Battery style Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model Built-in NP-FW50
Self timer Yes (2, 5, or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage microSD/microSDHC/microSDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Card slots 1 1
Price at launch $400 $230