Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 vs Sony A99

Its time to examine more closely at the Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 and Sony A99, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Advanced DSLR by rivals Samsung and Sony. There is a huge difference between the sensor resolutions of the Galaxy Camera 2 (16MP) and A99 (24MP) and the Galaxy Camera 2 (1/2.3") and A99 (Full frame) come with different sensor sizes.

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The Galaxy Camera 2 was unveiled 13 months later than the A99 making the cameras a generation apart from each other. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 being a Compact camera and the Sony A99 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before we go through a detailed comparison, below is a concise summary of how the Galaxy Camera 2 matches up against the A99 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 and Sony SLT-A99. The full galleries are available at Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Gallery and Sony A99 Gallery.

For anyone who is going to lug around your camera regularly, you should factor in its weight and proportions. The Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 has exterior measurements of 133mm x 71mm x 19mm (5.2" x 2.8" x 0.7") and a weight of 283 grams (0.62 lbs) whilst the Sony A99 has measurements of 147mm x 111mm x 78mm (5.8" x 4.4" x 3.1") and a weight of 812 grams (1.79 lbs).

Examine the Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 and Sony A99 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are working with at that moment. Following is the front view measurements comparison of the Galaxy Camera 2 compared to the A99.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the Galaxy Camera 2 and A99 is 90 and 57 respectively.

Oftentimes, it is very tough to imagine the gap between sensor measurements merely by reading through technical specs. The graphic underneath might give you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the Galaxy Camera 2 and A99.

As you can tell, each of these cameras enjoy different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The Galaxy Camera 2 having a tinier sensor is going to make shooting shallow depth of field trickier and the Sony A99 will give you more detail having an extra 8 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop pics far more aggressively. The fresher Galaxy Camera 2 should have an advantage with regard to sensor technology.