Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 vs Sony A57

Here, we are comparing the Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 versus Sony A57, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Entry-Level DSLR by manufacturers Samsung and Sony. The sensor resolution of the Galaxy Camera 2 (16MP) and the A57 (16MP) is fairly close but the Galaxy Camera 2 (1/2.3") and A57 (APS-C) boast different sensor dimensions.

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The Galaxy Camera 2 was unveiled 16 months after the A57 making them a generation away from each other. Both the cameras feature different body design with the Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 being a Compact camera and the Sony A57 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before delving straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a short summary of how the Galaxy Camera 2 scores versus the A57 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 and Sony SLT-A57. The full galleries are available at Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Gallery and Sony A57 Gallery.

For anyone who is aiming to travel with your camera often, you will want to consider its weight and volume. The Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 offers outer dimensions of 133mm x 71mm x 19mm (5.2" x 2.8" x 0.7") along with a weight of 283 grams (0.62 lbs) and the Sony A57 has sizing of 132mm x 98mm x 81mm (5.2" x 3.9" x 3.2") and a weight of 618 grams (1.36 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you select at the time. Underneath is a front view dimensions comparison of the Galaxy Camera 2 versus the A57.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the Galaxy Camera 2 and A57 is 90 and 64 respectively.

Usually, it can be hard to imagine the gap in sensor dimensions merely by viewing specs. The image below will help offer you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the Galaxy Camera 2 and A57.

As you can plainly see, the 2 cameras come with the identical MP but different sensor dimensions. The Galaxy Camera 2 has the smaller sensor which will make getting shallower DOF more challenging. The more modern Galaxy Camera 2 provides an edge with regard to sensor tech.