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Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G vs Sony A350

Portability
90
Imaging
39
Features
44
Overall
41
Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G front
 
Sony Alpha DSLR-A350 front
Portability
62
Imaging
53
Features
47
Overall
50

Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G vs Sony A350 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
  • Launched August 2012
Sony A350
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.7" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • No Video
  • Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
  • 674g - 131 x 99 x 75mm
  • Introduced June 2008
  • Updated by Sony A380
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Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G vs Sony A350 Overview

Let's look a little more in depth at the Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G vs Sony A350, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Entry-Level DSLR by manufacturers Samsung and Sony. The sensor resolution of the Galaxy Camera 4G (16MP) and the A350 (14MP) is very comparable but the Galaxy Camera 4G (1/2.3") and A350 (APS-C) possess totally different sensor measurements.

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The Galaxy Camera 4G was launched 4 years later than the A350 and that is a fairly large gap as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras come with different body type with the Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G being a Compact camera and the Sony A350 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before diving in to a complete comparison, below is a simple introduction of how the Galaxy Camera 4G matches up vs the A350 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G over the Sony A350

 Galaxy Camera 4G A350 
IntroducedAugust 2012June 2008Fresher by 52 months
Display dimension4.8"2.7"Larger display (+2.1")
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Sony A350 over the Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G

 A350 Galaxy Camera 4G 
Focus manually Dial precise focusing
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display resolution230k0kCrisper display (+230k dot)

Common features in the Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G and Sony A350

 Galaxy Camera 4G A350 
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen

Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G vs Sony A350 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is looking to carry your camera frequently, you'll need to factor its weight and volume. The Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G enjoys outer dimensions of 129mm x 71mm x 19mm (5.1" x 2.8" x 0.7") along with a weight of 305 grams (0.67 lbs) and the Sony A350 has sizing of 131mm x 99mm x 75mm (5.2" x 3.9" x 3.0") accompanied by a weight of 674 grams (1.49 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you choose at that moment. Below is the front view measurement comparison of the Galaxy Camera 4G and the A350.

Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G vs Sony A350 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Galaxy Camera 4G and A350 is 90 and 62 respectively.

Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G vs Sony A350 top view buttons comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G vs Sony A350 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is very tough to visualise the contrast in sensor sizing just by going through specifications. The visual underneath may give you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the Galaxy Camera 4G and A350.

Plainly, both the cameras posses different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The Galaxy Camera 4G because of its smaller sensor will make achieving bokeh tougher and the Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G will show more detail utilizing its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop photos somewhat more aggressively. The younger Galaxy Camera 4G will have an advantage with regard to sensor innovation.

Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G vs Sony A350 sensor size comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G vs Sony A350 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G vs Sony A350 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Portrait photography details
Sony A350 Portrait photography details
30
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
manual exposure not possible
can't use external flash
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
71
focusing manually
MP count good (14MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Street photography information
Sony A350 Street photography information
61
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average in class (305g)
no articulating screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
66
screen tilts up and down
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
more heavy than others in class (674g)
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Sports Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Sports photography info
Sony A350 Sports photography info
44
amazing zoom range (23-481mm 20.9 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16MP)
no shutter priority mode
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
66
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
MP count good (14 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
has phase detect auto focus
slow fps (3.0 fps)
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G
Travel photography with Sony A350
72
lighter than average in class (305 grams)
decent megapixels (16MP)
really wide (23mm)
very long zoom (481mm)
great max aperture (f)
does not have Time Lapse mode
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
51
MP count good (14MP)
flash built-in
no Timelapse mode
more heavy than others in class (674g)
display is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G as a Landscape photography camera
Sony A350 as a Landscape photography camera
47
really wide (23mm)
great max aperture (f)
lovely big screen (4.8 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16MP)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
manual exposure not possible
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
does not have Time Lapse mode
64
focusing manually
switch lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
MP count good (14MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
tiny screen (2.7")
no Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Vlogging highlights
Sony A350 Vlogging highlights
36
really wide (23mm)
great max aperture (f)
touch screen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
high video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than average in class (305g)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
does not have external mic support
9
no video
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Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G vs Sony A350 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G and Sony A350
 Samsung Galaxy Camera 4GSony Alpha DSLR-A350
General Information
Company Samsung Sony
Model type Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Sony Alpha DSLR-A350
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Entry-Level DSLR
Launched 2012-08-29 2008-06-06
Physical type Compact Compact SLR
Sensor Information
Processor 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 surface area 28.1mm² 372.9mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 14MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio - 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution - 4592 x 3056
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points - 9
Lens
Lens support fixed lens Sony/Minolta Alpha
Lens zoom range 23-481mm (20.9x) -
Available lenses - 143
Crop factor 5.8 1.5
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Tilting
Display sizing 4.8" 2.7"
Display resolution 0k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display tech 308 ppi, HD Super Clear Touch Display -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Optical (pentamirror)
Viewfinder coverage - 95 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.49x
Features
Slowest shutter speed - 30 secs
Maximum shutter speed - 1/4000 secs
Continuous shooting rate - 3.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 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
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
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 -
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB none USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS BuiltIn None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 305 gr (0.67 lbs) 674 gr (1.49 lbs)
Dimensions 129 x 71 x 19mm (5.1" x 2.8" x 0.7") 131 x 99 x 75mm (5.2" x 3.9" x 3.0")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested 65
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 22.6
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 11.5
DXO Low light rating not tested 595
Other
Self timer - Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage micro SD/micro SDHC/micro SDXC Compact Flash (Type I or II), Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo, UDMA Mode 5, Supports FAT12 / FAT16 / FAT32
Card slots Single Single
Retail pricing $550 $600