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Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G vs Sony A550

Portability
90
Imaging
39
Features
44
Overall
41
Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G front
 
Sony Alpha DSLR-A550 front
Portability
63
Imaging
54
Features
65
Overall
58

Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G vs Sony A550 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 A550
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 200 - 12800
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • No Video
  • Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
  • 632g - 137 x 104 x 84mm
  • Released December 2009
  • Superseded the Sony A100
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Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G vs Sony A550 Overview

On this page, we are matching up the Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G and Sony A550, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Entry-Level DSLR by brands Samsung and Sony. The image resolution of the Galaxy Camera 4G (16MP) and the A550 (14MP) is fairly well matched but the Galaxy Camera 4G (1/2.3") and A550 (APS-C) provide totally different sensor dimensions.

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The Galaxy Camera 4G was brought out 2 years later than the A550 and that is quite a large gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras have different body design with the Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G being a Compact camera and the Sony A550 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before getting straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a concise summary of how the Galaxy Camera 4G scores vs the A550 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G over the Sony A550

 Galaxy Camera 4G A550 
ReleasedAugust 2012December 2009Fresher by 34 months
Display dimensions4.8"3"Larger display (+1.8")
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Sony A550 over the Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G

 A550 Galaxy Camera 4G 
Manually focus Dial precise focusing
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display resolution922k0kClearer display (+922k dot)

Common features in the Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G and Sony A550

 Galaxy Camera 4G A550 
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen

Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G vs Sony A550 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is looking to carry your camera regularly, you'll have to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G offers 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) while the Sony A550 has dimensions of 137mm x 104mm x 84mm (5.4" x 4.1" x 3.3") along with a weight of 632 grams (1.39 lbs).

Contrast the Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G and Sony A550 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Here is a front view overall size comparison of the Galaxy Camera 4G against the A550.

Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G vs Sony A550 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the Galaxy Camera 4G and A550 is 90 and 63 respectively.

Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G vs Sony A550 top view buttons comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G vs Sony A550 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it's tough to envision the gap between sensor sizing merely by reading through a spec sheet. The visual underneath will provide you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the Galaxy Camera 4G and A550.

As you can see, both of these cameras have different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The Galaxy Camera 4G due to its tinier sensor will make achieving shallower depth of field more difficult and the Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G will resolve greater detail having its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop images a bit more aggressively. The fresher Galaxy Camera 4G will have an advantage in sensor tech.

Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G vs Sony A550 sensor size comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G vs Sony A550 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G vs Sony A550 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Portrait photography details
Sony A550 Portrait photography details
30
decent MP (16MP)
lack of manual focus
no manual mode
no external flash support
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
72
manual focus
megapixel count good (14MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
features face detection autofocus
saves RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Street photography factors
Sony A550 Street photography factors
61
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average in class (305 grams)
screen does not articulate
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
74
screen tilts up and down
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G
Sports photography with Sony A550
44
incredible zoom range (23-481mm 20.9 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
no shutter priority
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
67
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
megapixel count good (14MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
supports phase detect autofocus
terrible battery (480 CIPA)
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Travel Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Travel photography info
Sony A550 Travel photography info
72
lighter than average in class (305g)
decent MP (16MP)
rather wide (23mm)
long reach (481mm)
fast maximum aperture (f)
does not have Timelapse recording
screen is not selfie friendly
52
megapixel count good (14MP)
built-in flash
lack of Time Lapse mode
terrible battery (480 CIPA)
display is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Landscape photography info
Sony A550 Landscape photography info
47
rather wide (23mm)
fast maximum aperture (f)
screen larger than average (4.8 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
no manual mode
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
does not have Timelapse recording
66
manual focus
switch lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
screen size is good (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
terrible battery (480 per charge)
lack of Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Vlogging information
Sony A550 Vlogging information
36
rather wide (23mm)
fast maximum aperture (f)
touchscreen enabled
built in image stabilization (Optical)
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than average in class (305g)
screen is not selfie friendly
does not have external microphone socket
9
lack of video recording
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Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G vs Sony A550 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G and Sony A550
 Samsung Galaxy Camera 4GSony Alpha DSLR-A550
General Information
Brand Name Samsung Sony
Model type Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Sony Alpha DSLR-A550
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Entry-Level DSLR
Announced 2012-08-29 2009-12-09
Physical type Compact Compact SLR
Sensor Information
Powered by 1.4GHz Quad-Core Bionz
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" APS-C
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 23.4 x 15.6mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 365.0mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio - 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution - 4592 x 3056
Highest native ISO 3200 12800
Min native ISO 100 200
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
AF continuous
AF single
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 mount type fixed lens Sony/Minolta Alpha
Lens zoom range 23-481mm (20.9x) -
Number of lenses - 143
Crop factor 5.8 1.5
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Tilting
Display size 4.8" 3"
Display resolution 0 thousand dots 922 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display technology 308 ppi, HD Super Clear Touch Display -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Optical (pentamirror)
Viewfinder coverage - 95%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.53x
Features
Slowest shutter speed - 30 secs
Maximum shutter speed - 1/4000 secs
Continuous shooting rate - 7.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance no built-in flash 12.00 m
Flash settings no built-in flash Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, High Speed Sync, Rear Curtain, Fill-in, Wireless
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Maximum flash synchronize - 1/160 secs
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 -
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 None
Video file 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
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 305 gr (0.67 lbs) 632 gr (1.39 lbs)
Physical dimensions 129 x 71 x 19mm (5.1" x 2.8" x 0.7") 137 x 104 x 84mm (5.4" x 4.1" x 3.3")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested 66
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 21.9
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 11.8
DXO Low light rating not tested 807
Other
Battery life - 480 photos
Style of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID - NP-FM500H
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/ Pro-HG Duo
Card slots One One
Pricing at launch $550 $749