Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G vs Sony A9

Let's look a bit more in depth at the Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G and Sony A9, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Pro Mirrorless by companies Samsung and Sony. There is a sizeable difference among the image resolutions of the Galaxy Camera 4G (16MP) and A9 (24MP) and the Galaxy Camera 4G (1/2.3") and A9 (Full frame) have totally different sensor sizing.

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The Galaxy Camera 4G was revealed 5 years prior to the A9 which is a fairly large gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras have different body design with the Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G being a Compact camera and the Sony A9 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before getting right into a more detailed comparison, here is a brief summary of how the Galaxy Camera 4G grades against the A9 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G and Sony Alpha A9. The full galleries are viewable at Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Gallery and Sony A9 Gallery.

In case you're planning to carry around your camera, you have to think about its weight and dimensions. The Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G enjoys physical measurements of 129mm x 71mm x 19mm (5.1" x 2.8" x 0.7") with a weight of 305 grams (0.67 lbs) whilst the Sony A9 has dimensions of 127mm x 96mm x 63mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.5") accompanied by a weight of 673 grams (1.48 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you choose at that time. Underneath is a front view proportions comparison of the Galaxy Camera 4G against the A9.

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the Galaxy Camera 4G and A9 is 90 and 65 respectively.

Usually, it is difficult to visualise the difference in sensor sizes merely by seeing specifications. The image below will provide you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the Galaxy Camera 4G and A9.

Plainly, both the cameras provide different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The Galaxy Camera 4G having a smaller sensor will make getting bokeh harder and the Sony A9 will show greater detail because of its extra 8MP. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop photographs more aggressively. The more aged Galaxy Camera 4G will be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.