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Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G vs Sony A230

Portability
90
Imaging
39
Features
44
Overall
41
Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G front
 
Sony Alpha DSLR-A230 front
Portability
69
Imaging
50
Features
40
Overall
46

Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G vs Sony A230 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 A230
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • No Video
  • Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
  • 490g - 128 x 97 x 68mm
  • Released May 2009
  • Superseded the Sony A200
  • Updated by Sony A290
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Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G vs Sony A230 Overview

Following is a extended assessment of the Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G and Sony A230, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR by rivals Samsung and Sony. There exists a big gap among the image resolutions of the Galaxy Camera 4G (16MP) and A230 (10MP) and the Galaxy Camera 4G (1/2.3") and A230 (APS-C) enjoy totally different sensor sizes.

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The Galaxy Camera 4G was released 3 years after the A230 which is a fairly big gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G being a Compact camera and the Sony A230 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before diving in to a complete comparison, below is a concise introduction of how the Galaxy Camera 4G matches up vs the A230 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G over the Sony A230

 Galaxy Camera 4G A230 
ReleasedAugust 2012May 2009More modern by 40 months
Screen sizing4.8"2.7"Bigger screen (+2.1")
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Sony A230 over the Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G

 A230 Galaxy Camera 4G 
Manually focus Dial exact focusing
Screen resolution230k0kClearer screen (+230k dot)

Common features in the Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G and Sony A230

 Galaxy Camera 4G A230 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen

Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G vs Sony A230 Physical Comparison

If you are going to carry around your camera regularly, you will want to consider its weight and volume. 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) whilst the Sony A230 has sizing of 128mm x 97mm x 68mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.7") having a weight of 490 grams (1.08 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you choose at the time. Here is the front view over all size comparison of the Galaxy Camera 4G against the A230.

Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G vs Sony A230 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Galaxy Camera 4G and A230 is 90 and 69 respectively.

Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G vs Sony A230 top view buttons comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G vs Sony A230 Sensor Comparison

Normally, its hard to see the gap in sensor sizes just by going through a spec sheet. The pic below will give you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the Galaxy Camera 4G and A230.

As you can see, both of these cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The Galaxy Camera 4G due to its smaller sensor will make achieving shallower DOF trickier and the Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G will provide more detail as a result of its extra 6MP. Higher resolution will enable you to crop photographs far more aggressively. The more modern Galaxy Camera 4G will have an advantage in sensor technology.

Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G vs Sony A230 sensor size comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G vs Sony A230 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G vs Sony A230 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G
Portrait photography with Sony A230
30
decent megapixels (16MP)
lack of manual focus
manual mode not possible
no external flash support
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
54
manual focus
decent sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
doesn't have liveview
sensor resolution not great (10 megapixels)
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Street Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Street photography highlights
Sony A230 Street photography highlights
61
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (305g)
screen is fixed
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
67
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
screen does not articulate
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Sports Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Sports photography features
Sony A230 Sports photography features
44
amazing zoom range (23-481mm 20.9 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
lack of shutter priority mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
46
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
supports phase detect AF
doesn't have liveview
painfully slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames/s)
sensor resolution not great (10 megapixels)
not so great battery life (230 shots)
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Travel Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Travel photography highlights
Sony A230 Travel photography highlights
72
lighter than competition (305 grams)
decent megapixels (16MP)
reasonably wide (23mm)
great zoom (481mm)
good maximum aperture (f)
no Timelapse recording
screen isn't selfie friendly
45
built-in flash
lack of Time Lapse mode
not so great battery life (230 shots)
sensor resolution not great (10MP)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Landscape photography highlights
Sony A230 Landscape photography highlights
47
reasonably wide (23mm)
good maximum aperture (f)
lovely big screen (4.8 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
manual mode not possible
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
no Timelapse recording
51
manual focus
swap lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
small screen (2.7 inches)
doesn't have liveview
sensor resolution not great (10MP)
not so great battery life (230 shots)
lack of Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Vlogging info
Sony A230 Vlogging info
36
reasonably wide (23mm)
good maximum aperture (f)
touchscreen functionality
built in image stabilization (Optical)
great video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competition (305 grams)
screen isn't selfie friendly
no external microphone jack
9
no video recording
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Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G vs Sony A230 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G and Sony A230
 Samsung Galaxy Camera 4GSony Alpha DSLR-A230
General Information
Make Samsung Sony
Model type Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Sony Alpha DSLR-A230
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Entry-Level DSLR
Released 2012-08-29 2009-05-18
Body design Compact Compact SLR
Sensor Information
Chip 1.4GHz Quad-Core Bionz
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" APS-C
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 23.5 x 15.7mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 369.0mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 10 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio - 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution - 3872 x 2592
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens Sony/Minolta Alpha
Lens zoom range 23-481mm (20.9x) -
Amount of lenses - 143
Focal length multiplier 5.8 1.5
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 4.8" 2.7"
Screen resolution 0 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen technology 308 ppi, HD Super Clear Touch Display -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Optical (pentamirror)
Viewfinder coverage - 95%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.55x
Features
Minimum shutter speed - 30 secs
Fastest shutter speed - 1/4000 secs
Continuous shutter speed - 3.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance no built-in flash 10.00 m
Flash modes no built-in flash Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear Curtain, Wireless
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Fastest flash sync - 1/160 secs
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 -
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 None
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 -
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB none USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS BuiltIn None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 305g (0.67 lbs) 490g (1.08 lbs)
Dimensions 129 x 71 x 19mm (5.1" x 2.8" x 0.7") 128 x 97 x 68mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested 63
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 22.3
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 11.4
DXO Low light rating not tested 531
Other
Battery life - 230 shots
Type of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID - NP-FH50
Self timer - Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage micro SD/micro SDHC/micro SDXC SD/ SDHC, Memory Stick Pro Duo
Storage slots Single Single
Launch cost $550 $569