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Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G vs Sony A290

Portability
90
Imaging
39
Features
44
Overall
41
Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G front
 
Sony Alpha DSLR-A290 front
Portability
66
Imaging
54
Features
47
Overall
51

Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G vs Sony A290 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 A290
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • No Video
  • Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
  • 549g - 128 x 97 x 86mm
  • Launched June 2010
  • Previous Model is Sony A230
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Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G vs Sony A290 Overview

Below, we are comparing the Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G vs Sony A290, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Entry-Level DSLR by brands Samsung and Sony. The sensor resolution of the Galaxy Camera 4G (16MP) and the A290 (14MP) is very close but the Galaxy Camera 4G (1/2.3") and A290 (APS-C) feature different sensor sizing.

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The Galaxy Camera 4G was unveiled 2 years after the A290 which is a fairly big gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras come with different body type with the Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G being a Compact camera and the Sony A290 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before delving straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a simple overview of how the Galaxy Camera 4G scores vs the A290 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G over the Sony A290

 Galaxy Camera 4G A290 
LaunchedAugust 2012June 2010Newer by 28 months
Display dimension4.8"2.7"Larger display (+2.1")
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Sony A290 over the Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G

 A290 Galaxy Camera 4G 
Manually focus Very precise focus
Display resolution230k0kCrisper display (+230k dot)

Common features in the Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G and Sony A290

 Galaxy Camera 4G A290 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen

Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G vs Sony A290 Physical Comparison

When you are aiming to travel with your camera often, you will want to take into account its weight and proportions. The Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G provides external dimensions of 129mm x 71mm x 19mm (5.1" x 2.8" x 0.7") and a weight of 305 grams (0.67 lbs) whilst the Sony A290 has measurements of 128mm x 97mm x 86mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 3.4") along with a weight of 549 grams (1.21 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are utilising at the time. Underneath is the front view physical size comparison of the Galaxy Camera 4G against the A290.

Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G vs Sony A290 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the Galaxy Camera 4G and A290 is 90 and 66 respectively.

Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G vs Sony A290 top view buttons comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G vs Sony A290 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it's tough to imagine the difference in sensor dimensions purely by looking through specifications. The picture below may give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the Galaxy Camera 4G and A290.

To sum up, each of the cameras posses different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The Galaxy Camera 4G having a smaller sensor is going to make getting shallower DOF trickier and the Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G will render extra detail having an extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will enable you to crop images somewhat more aggressively. The fresher Galaxy Camera 4G provides an edge with regard to sensor tech.

Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G vs Sony A290 sensor size comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G vs Sony A290 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G vs Sony A290 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Portrait photography highlights
Sony A290 Portrait photography highlights
30
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
no manual focus
lack of manual exposure
no external flash support
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
65
has manual focus
decent megapixels (14MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
features face detect autofocus
delivers RAW files
no liveview feature
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Street Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Street photography highlights
Sony A290 Street photography highlights
61
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average (305g)
no articulating screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
66
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
no moving screen
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Sports Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Sports photography information
Sony A290 Sports photography information
44
excellent zoom range (23-481mm 20.9 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
lack of shutter priority mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
55
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
has phase detect autofocus
no liveview feature
slow fps (3.0 frames/s)
low battery life (290 shots)
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Travel Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G as a Travel photography camera
Sony A290 as a Travel photography camera
72
lighter than average (305g)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
reasonably wide (23mm)
great zoom (481mm)
very good max aperture (f)
no Time Lapse mode
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
53
decent megapixels (14MP)
flash built-in
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
low battery life (290 shots)
screen isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Landscape photography features
Sony A290 Landscape photography features
47
reasonably wide (23mm)
very good max aperture (f)
bigger than average screen (4.8 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
lack of manual exposure
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
no Time Lapse mode
58
has manual focus
change lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent megapixels (14MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
no liveview feature
low battery life (290 CIPA)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Vlogging details
Sony A290 Vlogging details
36
reasonably wide (23mm)
very good max aperture (f)
touch screen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than average (305 grams)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
no external mic port
9
can't record video
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Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G vs Sony A290 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G and Sony A290
 Samsung Galaxy Camera 4GSony Alpha DSLR-A290
General Information
Make Samsung Sony
Model Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Sony Alpha DSLR-A290
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Entry-Level DSLR
Released 2012-08-29 2010-06-09
Body design Compact Compact SLR
Sensor Information
Processor 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 area 28.1mm² 369.0mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio - 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution - 4592 x 3056
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens Sony/Minolta Alpha
Lens focal range 23-481mm (20.9x) -
Total lenses - 143
Focal length multiplier 5.8 1.5
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 4.8 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of screen 0k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen technology 308 ppi, HD Super Clear Touch Display -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Optical (pentamirror)
Viewfinder coverage - 95 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.55x
Features
Minimum shutter speed - 30 seconds
Fastest shutter speed - 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed - 3.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range no built-in flash 10.00 m (at ISO 100)
Flash settings no built-in flash Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, High Speed Sync, Rear Curtain, Fill-in, Wireless
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Fastest flash sync - 1/160 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 -
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 None
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 -
Mic 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 305 grams (0.67 lbs) 549 grams (1.21 lbs)
Dimensions 129 x 71 x 19mm (5.1" x 2.8" x 0.7") 128 x 97 x 86mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 3.4")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested 66
DXO Color Depth score not tested 22.6
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 11.5
DXO Low light score not tested 615
Other
Battery life - 290 photographs
Form of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model - NP-FH50
Self timer - Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media micro SD/micro SDHC/micro SDXC Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo, SD/SDHC
Storage slots One One
Launch cost $550 $600