Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G vs Sony A100

On this page, we are evaluating the Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G versus Sony A100, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Entry-Level DSLR by rivals Samsung and Sony. There is a significant difference among the resolutions of the Galaxy Camera 4G (16MP) and A100 (10MP) and the Galaxy Camera 4G (1/2.3") and A100 (APS-C) have different sensor sizing.

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The Galaxy Camera 4G was manufactured 6 years after the A100 which is a fairly sizable 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 A100 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before delving into a in-depth comparison, here is a quick summation of how the Galaxy Camera 4G scores against the A100 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G and Sony Alpha DSLR-A100. The entire galleries are viewable at Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Gallery and Sony A100 Gallery.

When you are intending to carry around your camera, you should consider its weight and measurements. The Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G has 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) while the Sony A100 has proportions of 133mm x 95mm x 71mm (5.2" x 3.7" x 2.8") having a weight of 638 grams (1.41 lbs).

See the Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G versus Sony A100 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are using during that time. The following is a front view proportions comparison of the Galaxy Camera 4G versus the A100.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the Galaxy Camera 4G and A100 is 90 and 64 respectively.

Oftentimes, it can be difficult to imagine the difference in sensor sizes purely by seeing a spec sheet. The picture underneath may provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the Galaxy Camera 4G and A100.

Clearly, the 2 cameras have different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The Galaxy Camera 4G because of its smaller sensor is going to make shooting shallower DOF more challenging and the Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G will produce greater detail due to its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also help you crop images a bit more aggressively. The more modern Galaxy Camera 4G provides an advantage with regard to sensor innovation.