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Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G vs Sony A380

Portability
90
Imaging
40
Features
44
Overall
41
Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G front
 
Sony Alpha DSLR-A380 front
Portability
68
Imaging
54
Features
54
Overall
54

Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G vs Sony A380 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
  • Announced August 2012
Sony A380
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.7" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • No Video
  • Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
  • 519g - 128 x 97 x 71mm
  • Released August 2009
  • Succeeded the Sony A350
  • Replacement is Sony A390
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Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G vs Sony A380 Overview

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.

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Reasons to pick Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G over the Sony A380

 Galaxy Camera 4G A380 
ReleasedAugust 2012August 2009Newer by 37 months
Screen dimensions4.8"2.7"Bigger screen (+2.1")
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Sony A380 over the Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G

 A380 Galaxy Camera 4G 
Manually focus More accurate focusing
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen resolution230k0kSharper screen (+230k dot)

Common features in the Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G and Sony A380

 Galaxy Camera 4G A380 
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen

Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G vs Sony A380 Physical Comparison

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.

Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G vs Sony A380 size comparison

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

Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G vs Sony A380 top view buttons comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G vs Sony A380 Sensor Comparison

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.

Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G vs Sony A380 sensor size comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G vs Sony A380 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G vs Sony A380 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G as a Portrait photography camera
Sony A380 as a Portrait photography camera
30
MP count good (16 megapixels)
manual focus not available
no manual control
no external flash support
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
72
you can focus manually
good resolution (14MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
includes face detection focusing
supports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G as a Street photography camera
Sony A380 as a Street photography camera
61
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others (305g)
screen is fixed
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
77
has a tilting screen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
good sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Sports photography highlights
Sony A380 Sports photography highlights
45
amazing zoom range (23-481mm 20.9 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
no shutter priority mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
60
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
good resolution (14MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
comes with phase detect AF
continuous shooting slow (3.0 frames/s)
bad battery pack (500 per charge)
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Travel Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G as a Travel photography camera
Sony A380 as a Travel photography camera
72
lighter than others (305g)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
relatively wide (23mm)
very long zoom (481mm)
fast maximum aperture (f)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
does not posses selfie friendly display
54
good resolution (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
does not have Time Lapse function
bad battery pack (500 CIPA)
display isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Landscape photography details
Sony A380 Landscape photography details
47
relatively wide (23mm)
fast maximum aperture (f)
very good size screen (4.8 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16MP)
manual focus not available
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
no manual control
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
61
you can focus manually
switch lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
good resolution (14MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW files
screen is small (2.7")
bad battery pack (500 shots)
does not have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G as a Vlogging camera
Sony A380 as a Vlogging camera
37
relatively wide (23mm)
fast maximum aperture (f)
touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than others (305 grams)
does not posses selfie friendly display
doesn't have mic socket
9
can't shoot video
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Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G vs Sony A380 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G and Sony A380
 Samsung Galaxy Camera 4GSony Alpha DSLR-A380
General Information
Make Samsung Sony
Model Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Sony Alpha DSLR-A380
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Entry-Level DSLR
Announced 2012-08-29 2009-08-24
Physical type Compact Compact SLR
Sensor Information
Powered by 1.4GHz Quad-Core Bionz
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" APS-C
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 23.6 x 15.8mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 372.9mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio - 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution - 4592 x 3056
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens Sony/Minolta Alpha
Lens focal range 23-481mm (20.9x) -
Number of lenses - 143
Focal length multiplier 5.8 1.5
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Tilting
Display diagonal 4.8" 2.7"
Display resolution 0k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display technology 308 ppi, HD Super Clear Touch Display -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Optical (pentamirror)
Viewfinder coverage - 95 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.49x
Features
Min shutter speed - 30s
Max shutter speed - 1/4000s
Continuous shutter rate - 3.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range no built-in flash 10.00 m (at ISO 100)
Flash options no built-in flash Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear Curtain, Wireless
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Max flash synchronize - 1/160s
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 -
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 None
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 -
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB none USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS BuiltIn None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 305 grams (0.67 pounds) 519 grams (1.14 pounds)
Physical 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 Overall score not tested 67
DXO Color Depth score not tested 22.6
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 11.8
DXO Low light score not tested 614
Other
Battery life - 500 photographs
Type of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model - 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
Card slots One One
Retail cost $550 $899