Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G vs Sony A7R

Its time to look more closely at the Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G versus Sony A7R, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Pro Mirrorless by companies Samsung and Sony. There exists a crucial gap among the image resolutions of the Galaxy Camera 4G (16MP) and A7R (36MP) and the Galaxy Camera 4G (1/2.3") and A7R (Full frame) enjoy totally different sensor sizing.

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The Galaxy Camera 4G was brought out 17 months prior to the A7R which makes the cameras a generation apart from one another. Both the cameras come with different body type with the Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G being a Compact camera and the Sony A7R being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go in to a thorough comparison, below is a brief summary of how the Galaxy Camera 4G matches up vs the A7R when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G and Sony Alpha A7R. The entire galleries are available at Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Gallery and Sony A7R Gallery.

If you're aiming to lug around your camera frequently, you will have to take into account its weight and size. The Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G comes with outside dimensions of 129mm x 71mm x 19mm (5.1" x 2.8" x 0.7") having a weight of 305 grams (0.67 lbs) whilst the Sony A7R has specifications of 127mm x 94mm x 48mm (5.0" x 3.7" x 1.9") and a weight of 465 grams (1.03 lbs).

Examine the Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G versus Sony A7R in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are using at the time. Below is the front view over all size comparison of the Galaxy Camera 4G and the A7R.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Galaxy Camera 4G and A7R is 90 and 78 respectively.

More often than not, it can be difficult to envision the difference in sensor measurements merely by viewing specs. The graphic here may offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the Galaxy Camera 4G and A7R.

All in all, both cameras posses different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The Galaxy Camera 4G due to its smaller sensor will make shooting shallower DOF tougher and the Sony A7R will render greater detail having its extra 20 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop pictures somewhat more aggressively. The older Galaxy Camera 4G will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.