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Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G vs Sony A200

Portability
90
Imaging
39
Features
44
Overall
41
Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G front
 
Sony Alpha DSLR-A200 front
Portability
66
Imaging
49
Features
38
Overall
44

Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G vs Sony A200 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
  • Released August 2012
Sony A200
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • No Video
  • Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
  • 572g - 131 x 99 x 71mm
  • Launched July 2008
  • Refreshed by Sony A230
Photography Glossary

Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G vs Sony A200 Overview

Let's look more closely at the Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G versus Sony A200, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR by companies Samsung and Sony. There exists a large gap between the image resolutions of the Galaxy Camera 4G (16MP) and A200 (10MP) and the Galaxy Camera 4G (1/2.3") and A200 (APS-C) posses different sensor sizing.

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The Galaxy Camera 4G was introduced 4 years after the A200 which is quite a serious difference as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras have different body design with the Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G being a Compact camera and the Sony A200 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before we go right into a complete comparison, here is a brief summation of how the Galaxy Camera 4G matches up against the A200 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G over the Sony A200

 Galaxy Camera 4G A200 
LaunchedAugust 2012July 2008More modern by 51 months
Screen dimensions4.8"2.7"Bigger screen (+2.1")
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Sony A200 over the Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G

 A200 Galaxy Camera 4G 
Manual focus Very precise focus
Screen resolution230k0kSharper screen (+230k dot)

Common features in the Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G and Sony A200

 Galaxy Camera 4G A200 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen

Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G vs Sony A200 Physical Comparison

In case you're looking to carry around your camera regularly, you have to factor its weight and size. The Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G has exterior measurements of 129mm x 71mm x 19mm (5.1" x 2.8" x 0.7") along with a weight of 305 grams (0.67 lbs) while the Sony A200 has specifications of 131mm x 99mm x 71mm (5.2" x 3.9" x 2.8") accompanied by a weight of 572 grams (1.26 lbs).

Examine the Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G versus Sony A200 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you choose at that time. The following is a front view physical size comparison of the Galaxy Camera 4G against the A200.

Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G vs Sony A200 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Galaxy Camera 4G and A200 is 90 and 66 respectively.

Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G vs Sony A200 top view buttons comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G vs Sony A200 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is hard to picture the gap between sensor sizes simply by looking at specifications. The image here should provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the Galaxy Camera 4G and A200.

Plainly, both of the cameras provide different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The Galaxy Camera 4G using its tinier sensor is going to make getting shallow DOF harder and the Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G will give you extra detail using its extra 6MP. Higher resolution can also let you crop pictures more aggressively. The younger Galaxy Camera 4G should have an advantage with regard to sensor technology.

Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G vs Sony A200 sensor size comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G vs Sony A200 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G vs Sony A200 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Portrait photography highlights
Sony A200 Portrait photography highlights
30
good resolution (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
lack of manual exposure
external flash not possible
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
53
you can focus manually
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
supports RAW files
no liveview feature
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
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Street Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Street photography features
Sony A200 Street photography features
61
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors in class (305 grams)
no moving screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
65
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
supports RAW files
screen is fixed
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Sports Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Sports photography highlights
Sony A200 Sports photography highlights
44
excellent zoom range (23-481mm 20.9 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16MP)
no shutter priority mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
49
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
supports phase detect auto focus
no liveview feature
max frames per second very slow (3.0 frames per second)
sensor resolution low (10MP)
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Travel Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Travel photography information
Sony A200 Travel photography information
72
lighter than competitors in class (305 grams)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
fairly wide (23mm)
long reach (481mm)
very good maximum aperture (f)
missing Timelapse mode
display is not selfie friendly
46
has built in flash
missing Timelapse mode
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
does not have selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G as a Landscape photography camera
Sony A200 as a Landscape photography camera
47
fairly wide (23mm)
very good maximum aperture (f)
very good size screen (4.8 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16MP)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
lack of manual exposure
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
missing Timelapse mode
53
you can focus manually
interchangeable lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
supports RAW files
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
no liveview feature
sensor resolution low (10MP)
missing Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G
Vlogging with Sony A200
36
fairly wide (23mm)
very good maximum aperture (f)
touchscreen enabled
image stabilization (Optical)
great video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competitors in class (305 grams)
display is not selfie friendly
missing microphone port
9
lack of video recording
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Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G vs Sony A200 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G and Sony A200
 Samsung Galaxy Camera 4GSony Alpha DSLR-A200
General Information
Brand Samsung Sony
Model Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Sony Alpha DSLR-A200
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Entry-Level DSLR
Released 2012-08-29 2008-07-17
Body design Compact Compact SLR
Sensor Information
Powered by 1.4GHz Quad-Core -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" APS-C
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 23.6 x 15.8mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 372.9mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 10 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Peak resolution - 3872 x 2592
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens Sony/Minolta Alpha
Lens focal range 23-481mm (20.9x) -
Number of lenses - 143
Focal length multiplier 5.8 1.5
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 4.8 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of display 0k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display tech 308 ppi, HD Super Clear Touch Display -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Optical (pentamirror)
Viewfinder coverage - 95 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.55x
Features
Min shutter speed - 30 secs
Max shutter speed - 1/4000 secs
Continuous shutter speed - 3.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range no built-in flash 12.00 m (at ISO 100)
Flash options no built-in flash Auto, Red-Eye, Slow, Red-Eye Slow, Rear curtain, wireless
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 -
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 None
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 -
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB none USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS BuiltIn None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 305g (0.67 lb) 572g (1.26 lb)
Physical dimensions 129 x 71 x 19mm (5.1" x 2.8" x 0.7") 131 x 99 x 71mm (5.2" x 3.9" x 2.8")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested 63
DXO Color Depth score not tested 22.3
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 11.3
DXO Low light score not tested 521
Other
Self timer - Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage micro SD/micro SDHC/micro SDXC Compact Flash
Storage slots 1 1
Retail cost $550 $100