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Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G vs Sony A99 II

Portability
90
Imaging
39
Features
44
Overall
41
Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G front
 
Sony Alpha A99 II front
Portability
57
Imaging
77
Features
92
Overall
83

Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G vs Sony A99 II Key Specs

Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 4.8" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 23-481mm (F) lens
  • 305g - 129 x 71 x 19mm
  • Released August 2012
Sony A99 II
(Full Review)
  • 42MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 25600 (Boost to 102400)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
  • 849g - 143 x 104 x 76mm
  • Released September 2016
  • Replaced the Sony A99
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Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G vs Sony A99 II Overview

Its time to take a more detailed look at the Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G vs Sony A99 II, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Advanced DSLR by companies Samsung and Sony. There exists a sizeable gap among the image resolutions of the Galaxy Camera 4G (16MP) and A99 II (42MP) and the Galaxy Camera 4G (1/2.3") and A99 II (Full frame) use totally different sensor sizes.

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The Galaxy Camera 4G was manufactured 5 years earlier than the A99 II and that is a fairly large gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of these cameras come with different body type with the Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G being a Compact camera and the Sony A99 II being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before we go through a full comparison, below is a simple synopsis of how the Galaxy Camera 4G matches up vs the A99 II when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G over the Sony A99 II

 Galaxy Camera 4G A99 II 
Display dimension4.8"3"Larger display (+1.8")
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Sony A99 II over the Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G

 A99 II Galaxy Camera 4G 
ReleasedSeptember 2016August 2012Fresher by 49 months
Focus manually Very exact focusing
Display typeFully articulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display resolution1229k0kCrisper display (+1229k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Common features in the Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G and Sony A99 II

 Galaxy Camera 4G A99 II 

Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G vs Sony A99 II Physical Comparison

For those who are looking to carry your camera, you're going to have to consider its weight and proportions. The Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G provides outside measurements of 129mm x 71mm x 19mm (5.1" x 2.8" x 0.7") and a weight of 305 grams (0.67 lbs) while the Sony A99 II has measurements of 143mm x 104mm x 76mm (5.6" x 4.1" x 3.0") accompanied by a weight of 849 grams (1.87 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you have attached at that moment. Following is the front view dimension comparison of the Galaxy Camera 4G against the A99 II.

Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G vs Sony A99 II size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Galaxy Camera 4G and A99 II is 90 and 57 respectively.

Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G vs Sony A99 II top view buttons comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G vs Sony A99 II Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it's difficult to see the contrast in sensor sizing purely by seeing a spec sheet. The photograph here might give you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the Galaxy Camera 4G and A99 II.

As you can see, both of these cameras posses different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The Galaxy Camera 4G due to its smaller sensor will make shooting bokeh harder and the Sony A99 II will show extra detail due to its extra 26 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop photos somewhat more aggressively. The older Galaxy Camera 4G will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.

Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G vs Sony A99 II sensor size comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G vs Sony A99 II Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G vs Sony A99 II Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G
Portrait photography with Sony A99 II
30
megapixel count decent (16MP)
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not available
can't use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
86
has manual focus
MP count excellent (42 megapixels)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
has face detection autofocus
supports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Street photography highlights
Sony A99 II Street photography highlights
61
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others in class (305 grams)
no moving screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
76
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
supports RAW files
weather proof
above average high ISO (25,600)
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Sports Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Sports photography advice
Sony A99 II Sports photography advice
44
great zoom range (23-481mm 20.9 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
no shutter priority mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
82
great max shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
MP count excellent (42MP)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
has tracking autofocus
weather proof
has phase detect autofocus
not so great battery pack (490 CIPA)
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G
Travel photography with Sony A99 II
72
lighter than others in class (305g)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
pretty wide (23mm)
great reach (481mm)
very good maximum aperture (f)
no Time Lapse mode
does not contain selfie friendly screen
70
weather proof
has bluetooth
MP count excellent (42 megapixels)
screen is selfie friendly
not so great battery pack (490 per charge)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Landscape photography information
Sony A99 II Landscape photography information
47
pretty wide (23mm)
very good maximum aperture (f)
very good size screen (4.8")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
lack of manual focus
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
manual exposure not available
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
no Time Lapse mode
82
has manual focus
swap lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
nice screen size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
MP count excellent (42 megapixels)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
doesnt have low pass filter
above average high ISO (25,600)
supports RAW files
weather proof
two card slots
not so great battery pack (490 CIPA)
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Vlogging factors
Sony A99 II Vlogging factors
36
pretty wide (23mm)
very good maximum aperture (f)
touchscreen enabled
built in image stabilization (Optical)
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than others in class (305g)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
no external mic port
78
screen is selfie friendly
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
has face detection autofocus
great video quality (3840 x 2160 resolution)
has external mic socket
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Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G vs Sony A99 II Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G and Sony A99 II
 Samsung Galaxy Camera 4GSony Alpha A99 II
General Information
Make Samsung Sony
Model Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Sony Alpha A99 II
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Advanced DSLR
Released 2012-08-29 2016-09-19
Physical type Compact Mid-size SLR
Sensor Information
Powered by 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 35.9 x 24mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 861.6mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 42MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio - 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution - 7952 x 5304
Highest native ISO 3200 25600
Highest enhanced ISO - 102400
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW support
Lowest enhanced ISO - 50
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points - 399
Cross focus points - 79
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens Sony/Minolta Alpha
Lens focal range 23-481mm (20.9x) -
Number of lenses - 143
Crop factor 5.8 1
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fully articulated
Screen size 4.8 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 0k dots 1,229k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen technology 308 ppi, HD Super Clear Touch Display -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 2,359k dots
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.78x
Features
Min shutter speed - 30 seconds
Max shutter speed - 1/8000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate - 12.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range no built-in flash no built-in flash
Flash modes no built-in flash Off, auto, fill, slow sync, redeye reduction, rear sync, high-speed sync, wireless
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Max flash synchronize - 1/250 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 -
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 3840x2160
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB none USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS BuiltIn None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 305 gr (0.67 lbs) 849 gr (1.87 lbs)
Dimensions 129 x 71 x 19mm (5.1" x 2.8" x 0.7") 143 x 104 x 76mm (5.6" x 4.1" x 3.0")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested 92
DXO Color Depth score not tested 25.4
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 13.4
DXO Low light score not tested 2317
Other
Battery life - 490 photos
Form of battery - NP-FM500H lithium-ion battery & charger
Self timer - Yes (2, 5, 10 secs)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type micro SD/micro SDHC/micro SDXC Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC/MS Duo slots
Card slots 1 Dual
Price at release $550 $3,198