Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G vs Sony A380

The following is a thorough comparison of the Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G vs Sony A380, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR by competitors Samsung and Sony. The sensor resolution of the Galaxy Camera 4G (16MP) and the A380 (14MP) is relatively similar but the Galaxy Camera 4G (1/2.3") and A380 (APS-C) provide totally different sensor size.

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The Galaxy Camera 4G was released 3 years after the A380 which is quite a big gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras have different body design with the Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G being a Compact camera and the Sony A380 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before we go into a thorough comparison, here is a simple view of how the Galaxy Camera 4G scores against the A380 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G and Sony Alpha DSLR-A380. The complete galleries are viewable at Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Gallery and Sony A380 Gallery.

If you're intending to travel with your camera regularly, you have to factor in its weight and size. The Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G has got external dimensions of 129mm x 71mm x 19mm (5.1" x 2.8" x 0.7") having a weight of 305 grams (0.67 lbs) while the Sony A380 has specifications of 128mm x 97mm x 71mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.8") accompanied by a weight of 519 grams (1.14 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are working with at that time. Below is a front view measurements comparison of the Galaxy Camera 4G vs the A380.

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the Galaxy Camera 4G and A380 is 90 and 68 respectively.

Generally, its hard to visualise the gap between sensor dimensions merely by going over a spec sheet. The pic underneath may give you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the Galaxy Camera 4G and A380.

As you can see, both of these cameras have different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The Galaxy Camera 4G due to its tinier sensor will make getting bokeh harder and the Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G will offer you extra detail as a result of its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop shots a bit more aggressively. The more recent Galaxy Camera 4G is going to have an edge when it comes to sensor technology.