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Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 vs Sony A35

Portability
90
Imaging
40
Features
60
Overall
48
Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 front
 
Sony SLT-A35 front
Portability
69
Imaging
56
Features
70
Overall
61

Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 vs Sony A35 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
  • Announced January 2014
Sony A35
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 25600
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
  • 415g - 124 x 92 x 85mm
  • Revealed September 2011
  • Older Model is Sony A33
  • Refreshed by Sony A37
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Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 vs Sony A35 Overview

Lets look more in depth at the Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 and Sony A35, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Entry-Level DSLR by brands Samsung and Sony. The sensor resolution of the Galaxy Camera 2 (16MP) and the A35 (16MP) is fairly comparable but the Galaxy Camera 2 (1/2.3") and A35 (APS-C) boast totally different sensor measurements.

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The Galaxy Camera 2 was launched 2 years later than the A35 and that is a fairly large gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 being a Compact camera and the Sony A35 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before going straight to a full comparison, here is a quick synopsis of how the Galaxy Camera 2 grades versus the A35 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 over the Sony A35

 Galaxy Camera 2 A35 
RevealedJanuary 2014September 2011Fresher by 28 months
Display size4.8"3"Larger display (+1.8")
Display resolution1037k921kClearer display (+116k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Sony A35 over the Samsung Galaxy Camera 2

 A35 Galaxy Camera 2 

Common features in the Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 and Sony A35

 Galaxy Camera 2 A35 
Manual focus Very precise focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen

Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 vs Sony A35 Physical Comparison

If you're going to carry your camera regularly, you'll have to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 comes with outside measurements of 133mm x 71mm x 19mm (5.2" x 2.8" x 0.7") having a weight of 283 grams (0.62 lbs) and the Sony A35 has dimensions of 124mm x 92mm x 85mm (4.9" x 3.6" x 3.3") having a weight of 415 grams (0.91 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you have chosen during that time. Below is a front view measurement comparison of the Galaxy Camera 2 versus the A35.

Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 vs Sony A35 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the Galaxy Camera 2 and A35 is 90 and 69 respectively.

Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 vs Sony A35 top view buttons comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 vs Sony A35 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it can be hard to envision the contrast in sensor sizing just by checking out specifications. The graphic below will offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the Galaxy Camera 2 and A35.

To sum up, each of these cameras feature the identical resolution but not the same sensor sizing. The Galaxy Camera 2 has the smaller sensor which will make obtaining shallower depth of field more challenging. The newer Galaxy Camera 2 will have a benefit with regard to sensor technology.

Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 vs Sony A35 sensor size comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 vs Sony A35 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 vs Sony A35 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony A35 as a Portrait photography camera
44
focusing manually
good resolution (16 megapixels)
offers face detection focus
can't use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
73
you can focus manually
good resolution (16 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
supports face detection focus
exports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Street photography advice
Sony A35 Street photography advice
65
image stabilization (Optical)
has touch to focus
lighter than competition in class (283g)
screen is fixed
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
71
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
lighter than competitors (415 grams)
great high ISO (25,600)
screen does not articulate
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Sports Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 as a Sports photography camera
Sony A35 as a Sports photography camera
48
long zoom range (23-483mm 21.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
better than average battery life (400 CIPA)
slow fps (5.0 frames/s)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
61
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
comes with phase detect auto focus
slow fps (6.0 fps)
low battery power (440 shots)
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Travel Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Travel photography info
Sony A35 Travel photography info
73
better than average battery life (400 CIPA)
lighter than competition in class (283 grams)
supports bluetooth
has touch to focus
good resolution (16MP)
built-in flash
quite wide (23mm)
very long zoom (483mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
58
lighter than competitors (415g)
good resolution (16MP)
flash built-in
no Time Lapse recording
low battery power (440 per charge)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony A35 as a Landscape photography camera
52
focusing manually
quite wide (23mm)
bigger than average screen (4.8 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
better than average battery life (400 per charge)
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
missing Time Lapse mode
69
you can focus manually
switch lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
screen is a good size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
great high ISO (25,600)
exports RAW formats
low battery power (440 per charge)
no Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Vlogging features
Sony A35 Vlogging features
37
quite wide (23mm)
touch screen
image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detection focus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
has external mic support
lighter than competition in class (283g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
display isn't selfie friendly
36
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
supports face detection focus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
does have external mic support
lighter than competitors (415g)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
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Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 vs Sony A35 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 and Sony A35
 Samsung Galaxy Camera 2Sony SLT-A35
General Information
Make Samsung Sony
Model type Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Sony SLT-A35
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Entry-Level DSLR
Announced 2014-01-02 2011-09-20
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 dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 23.5 x 15.6mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 366.6mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 16MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 4608 x 3456 4912 x 3264
Max native ISO 3200 25600
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points - 15
Cross type focus points - 3
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens Sony/Minolta Alpha
Lens zoom range 23-483mm (21.0x) -
Maximum aperture f/2.8-5.9 -
Macro focusing distance 10cm -
Amount of lenses - 143
Crop factor 5.8 1.5
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 4.8 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 1,037k dots 921k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display technology HD Super Clear Touch Display -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 1,150k dots
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.73x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 16 seconds 30 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 5.0fps 6.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 3.80 m 12.00 m
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
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Highest flash synchronize - 1/160 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
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 file format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264
Mic support
Headphone support
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
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 283g (0.62 lb) 415g (0.91 lb)
Physical 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 rating not tested 74
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 23.3
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 12.7
DXO Low light rating not tested 763
Other
Battery life 400 photographs 440 photographs
Battery style Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID Built-in NP-FW50
Self timer Yes (2, 5, or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec 3 or 5 images)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage microSD/microSDHC/microSDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Card slots Single Single
Retail price $400 $598