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Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G vs Sony A330

Portability
90
Imaging
39
Features
44
Overall
41
Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G front
 
Sony Alpha DSLR-A330 front
Portability
67
Imaging
50
Features
50
Overall
50

Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G vs Sony A330 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
  • Introduced August 2012
Sony A330
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.7" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • No Video
  • Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
  • 529g - 128 x 97 x 71mm
  • Released May 2009
  • Old Model is Sony A300
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Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G vs Sony A330 Overview

Lets examine more in depth at the Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G versus Sony A330, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Entry-Level DSLR by manufacturers Samsung and Sony. There exists a noticeable gap among the sensor resolutions of the Galaxy Camera 4G (16MP) and A330 (10MP) and the Galaxy Camera 4G (1/2.3") and A330 (APS-C) use totally different sensor sizing.

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The Galaxy Camera 4G was announced 3 years after the A330 which is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras offer different body type with the Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G being a Compact camera and the Sony A330 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before going straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a concise overview of how the Galaxy Camera 4G grades against the A330 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G over the Sony A330

 Galaxy Camera 4G A330 
ReleasedAugust 2012May 2009More modern by 40 months
Display sizing4.8"2.7"Larger display (+2.1")
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Sony A330 over the Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G

 A330 Galaxy Camera 4G 
Manual focus More accurate focus
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display resolution230k0kClearer display (+230k dot)

Common features in the Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G and Sony A330

 Galaxy Camera 4G A330 
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen

Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G vs Sony A330 Physical Comparison

For those who are intending to carry around your camera frequently, you need to consider its weight and measurements. The Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G enjoys outer 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 A330 has proportions of 128mm x 97mm x 71mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.8") and a weight of 529 grams (1.17 lbs).

Check the Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G versus Sony A330 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you choose at that time. Following is the front view over all size comparison of the Galaxy Camera 4G against the A330.

Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G vs Sony A330 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Galaxy Camera 4G and A330 is 90 and 67 respectively.

Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G vs Sony A330 top view buttons comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G vs Sony A330 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it is difficult to see the gap in sensor sizes merely by researching technical specs. The pic below will help provide you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the Galaxy Camera 4G and A330.

As you can tell, the two cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The Galaxy Camera 4G with its smaller sensor will make getting bokeh harder and the Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G will result in more detail with its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop pics a little more aggressively. The more recent Galaxy Camera 4G is going to have an edge when it comes to sensor technology.

Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G vs Sony A330 sensor size comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G vs Sony A330 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G vs Sony A330 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Portrait photography factors
Sony A330 Portrait photography factors
30
good resolution (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
no manual control
cannot use external flash
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
62
you can focus manually
sensor size is good (APS-C)
provides face detection focus
saves RAW formats
MP count low (10MP)
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Street Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Street photography info
Sony A330 Street photography info
61
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (305 grams)
screen does not articulate
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
75
tilting screen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
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Sports Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Sports photography information
Sony A330 Sports photography information
44
long zoom range (23-481mm 20.9 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
no shutter priority mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
50
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
has phase detect auto focus
slow fps (3.0 frames per second)
MP count low (10MP)
not so great battery (230 CIPA)
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Travel Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G as a Travel photography camera
Sony A330 as a Travel photography camera
72
lighter than competition in class (305g)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
fairly wide (23mm)
great zoom (481mm)
good max aperture (f)
lack of Time Lapse recording
display isn't selfie friendly
44
has built in flash
no Time Lapse mode
not so great battery (230 CIPA)
MP count low (10 megapixels)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G as a Landscape photography camera
Sony A330 as a Landscape photography camera
47
fairly wide (23mm)
good max aperture (f)
lovely big screen (4.8")
has image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
no manual control
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
lack of Time Lapse recording
54
you can focus manually
interchangeable lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
small screen (2.7")
MP count low (10 megapixels)
not so great battery (230 shots)
no Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G as a Vlogging camera
Sony A330 as a Vlogging camera
36
fairly wide (23mm)
good max aperture (f)
touch screen
has image stabilization (Optical)
great video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competition in class (305g)
display isn't selfie friendly
lack of mic jack
9
can't shoot video
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Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G vs Sony A330 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G and Sony A330
 Samsung Galaxy Camera 4GSony Alpha DSLR-A330
General Information
Brand Samsung Sony
Model type Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Sony Alpha DSLR-A330
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Entry-Level DSLR
Introduced 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 16MP 10MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio - 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution - 3872 x 2592
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
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
Range of display Fixed Type Tilting
Display sizing 4.8 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of display 0 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display technology 308 ppi, HD Super Clear Touch Display -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Optical (pentamirror)
Viewfinder coverage - 95%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.49x
Features
Slowest shutter speed - 30 seconds
Maximum shutter speed - 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed - 3.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in 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
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Maximum flash sync - 1/160 seconds
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 file 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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 305g (0.67 lbs) 529g (1.17 lbs)
Dimensions 129 x 71 x 19mm (5.1" x 2.8" x 0.7") 128 x 97 x 71mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.8")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested 64
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 22.4
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 11.5
DXO Low light rating not tested 535
Other
Battery life - 230 photos
Battery format - Battery Pack
Battery ID - NP-FH50
Self timer - Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage micro SD/micro SDHC/micro SDXC SD/ SDHC, Memory Stick Pro Duo
Storage slots Single Single
Retail pricing $550 $545