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Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G vs Sony A9 II

Portability
90
Imaging
40
Features
44
Overall
41
Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G front
 
Sony Alpha A9 Mark II front
Portability
62
Imaging
76
Features
93
Overall
82

Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G vs Sony A9 II Key Specs

Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 4.8" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 23-481mm (F) lens
  • 305g - 129 x 71 x 19mm
  • Revealed August 2012
Sony A9 II
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 51200 (Raise to 204800)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 678g - 129 x 96 x 76mm
  • Launched October 2019
  • Previous Model is Sony A9
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Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G vs Sony A9 II Overview

Below, we will be contrasting the Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G vs Sony A9 II, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Pro Mirrorless by companies Samsung and Sony. There is a huge difference between the sensor resolutions of the Galaxy Camera 4G (16MP) and A9 II (24MP) and the Galaxy Camera 4G (1/2.3") and A9 II (Full frame) use different sensor size.

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The Galaxy Camera 4G was manufactured 8 years earlier than the A9 II which is quite a significant gap as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras come with different body type with the Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G being a Compact camera and the Sony A9 II being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before diving in to a complete comparison, below is a concise introduction of how the Galaxy Camera 4G grades vs the A9 II with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G over the Sony A9 II

 Galaxy Camera 4G A9 II 
Screen dimension4.8"3"Bigger screen (+1.8")

Reasons to pick Sony A9 II over the Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G

 A9 II Galaxy Camera 4G 
LaunchedOctober 2019August 2012Newer by 86 months
Focus manually Dial accurate focusing
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen resolution1440k0kCrisper screen (+1440k dot)

Common features in the Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G and Sony A9 II

 Galaxy Camera 4G A9 II 
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G vs Sony A9 II Physical Comparison

If you are looking to travel with your camera frequently, you are going to need to take into account its weight and volume. The Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G has got outside measurements of 129mm x 71mm x 19mm (5.1" x 2.8" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 305 grams (0.67 lbs) and the Sony A9 II has sizing of 129mm x 96mm x 76mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 3.0") and a weight of 678 grams (1.49 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you have attached at that time. Here is the front view scale comparison of the Galaxy Camera 4G and the A9 II.

Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G vs Sony A9 II size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the Galaxy Camera 4G and A9 II is 90 and 62 respectively.

Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G vs Sony A9 II top view buttons comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G vs Sony A9 II Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it can be difficult to imagine the difference between sensor dimensions just by reading technical specs. The picture underneath will offer you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the Galaxy Camera 4G and A9 II.

As you have seen, both of those cameras have got different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The Galaxy Camera 4G featuring a tinier sensor is going to make getting shallower depth of field harder and the Sony A9 II will deliver greater detail due to its extra 8 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also help you crop shots much more aggressively. The more aged Galaxy Camera 4G is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.

Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G vs Sony A9 II sensor size comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G vs Sony A9 II Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G vs Sony A9 II Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Portrait photography details
Sony A9 II Portrait photography details
30
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
lack of manual mode
can't use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
85
has manual focus
resolution is good (24 megapixels)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
comes with face detect focus
supports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G as a Street photography camera
Sony A9 II as a Street photography camera
61
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (305g)
fixed screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
78
tilting screen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
supports RAW files
provides focus by touch
weather proofing
great ISO range (51,200)
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Sports Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Sports photography details
Sony A9 II Sports photography details
45
excellent zoom range (23-481mm 20.9 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
no shutter priority mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
88
great max shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
quiet shooting (1/32,000 seconds)
max fps high (20.0 frames/s)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
resolution is good (24 megapixels)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
comes with tracking focus
weather proofing
good battery pack (690 CIPA)
comes with phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Travel photography features
Sony A9 II Travel photography features
72
lighter than competition in class (305 grams)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
pretty wide (23mm)
long reach (481mm)
fast maximum aperture (f)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
screen is not selfie friendly
73
good battery pack (690 shots)
weather proofing
supports bluetooth
provides focus by touch
resolution is good (24 megapixels)
does not posses selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G as a Landscape photography camera
Sony A9 II as a Landscape photography camera
47
pretty wide (23mm)
fast maximum aperture (f)
screen larger than average (4.8 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
lack of manual mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
86
has manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Sony E mount)
screen size is good (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
resolution is good (24MP)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
great ISO range (51,200)
supports RAW files
weather proofing
good battery pack (690 shots)
2 card slots
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G
Vlogging with Sony A9 II
37
pretty wide (23mm)
fast maximum aperture (f)
touchscreen functionality
image stabilization (Optical)
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competition in class (305 grams)
screen is not selfie friendly
doesn't have mic socket
36
touchscreen functionality
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
comes with face detect focus
high res video (3840 x 2160 pixels)
does have mic support
does not posses selfie friendly display
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Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G vs Sony A9 II Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G and Sony A9 II
 Samsung Galaxy Camera 4GSony Alpha A9 Mark II
General Information
Company Samsung Sony
Model Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Sony Alpha A9 Mark II
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Pro Mirrorless
Revealed 2012-08-29 2019-10-03
Physical type Compact SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor Chip 1.4GHz Quad-Core BIONZ X
Sensor type BSI-CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" Full frame
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 35.6 x 23.8mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 847.3mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 24 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio - 3:2
Highest Possible resolution - 6000 x 4000
Maximum native ISO 3200 51200
Maximum enhanced ISO - 204800
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW files
Minimum enhanced ISO - 50
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points - 693
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens Sony E
Lens focal range 23-481mm (20.9x) -
Total lenses - 121
Crop factor 5.8 1
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Tilting
Display diagonal 4.8 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 0 thousand dots 1,440 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display technology 308 ppi, HD Super Clear Touch Display -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 3,686 thousand dots
Viewfinder coverage - 100%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.78x
Features
Min shutter speed - 30 secs
Max shutter speed - 1/8000 secs
Max quiet shutter speed - 1/32000 secs
Continuous shutter rate - 20.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range no built-in flash no built-in flash
Flash settings no built-in flash Flash off, Autoflash, Fill-flash, Slow Sync., Rear Sync., Red-eye reduction, Wireless, Hi-speed sync
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 3840x2160
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB none USB 3.1 Gen 1 (5 GBit/sec)
GPS BuiltIn None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 305 grams (0.67 lb) 678 grams (1.49 lb)
Dimensions 129 x 71 x 19mm (5.1" x 2.8" x 0.7") 129 x 96 x 76mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 3.0")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life - 690 pictures
Battery style - Battery Pack
Battery model - NP-FZ100
Self timer - Yes (2, 5, 10 secs + continuous, 3 or 5 frames)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage micro SD/micro SDHC/micro SDXC Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC slots (UHS-II compatible)
Card slots 1 Dual
Retail pricing $550 $4,498