Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G vs Sony A7 II

Below is a in-depth overview of the Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G versus Sony A7 II, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Pro Mirrorless by manufacturers Samsung and Sony. There is a crucial difference among the sensor resolutions of the Galaxy Camera 4G (16MP) and A7 II (24MP) and the Galaxy Camera 4G (1/2.3") and A7 II (Full frame) have totally different sensor sizing.

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The Galaxy Camera 4G was unveiled 3 years before the A7 II and that is a fairly serious gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras have different body design with the Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G being a Compact camera and the Sony A7 II being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before getting into a in-depth comparison, here is a short introduction of how the Galaxy Camera 4G scores vs the A7 II when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G and Sony Alpha A7 II. The full galleries are viewable at Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Gallery and Sony A7 II Gallery.

For those who are planning to lug around your camera often, you will need to consider its weight and dimensions. The Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G offers external measurements of 129mm x 71mm x 19mm (5.1" x 2.8" x 0.7") along with a weight of 305 grams (0.67 lbs) while the Sony A7 II has dimensions of 127mm x 96mm x 60mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.4") accompanied by a weight of 599 grams (1.32 lbs).

Examine the Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G versus Sony A7 II in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are employing at the time. The following is a front view dimension comparison of the Galaxy Camera 4G and the A7 II.

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the Galaxy Camera 4G and A7 II is 90 and 69 respectively.

Often, its hard to see the difference in sensor measurements merely by viewing specs. The photograph below will offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the Galaxy Camera 4G and A7 II.

All in all, the two cameras provide different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The Galaxy Camera 4G having a smaller sensor will make getting bokeh harder and the Sony A7 II will provide you with extra detail having an extra 8MP. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop pictures more aggressively. The older Galaxy Camera 4G will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.