Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 vs Sony A35

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.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 and Sony SLT-A35. The complete galleries are viewable at Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Gallery and Sony A35 Gallery.

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).

Analyze the Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 and Sony A35 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

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.

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

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.