Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G vs Sony A550
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Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G vs Sony A550 Key Specs
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- 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
(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- Superseded the Sony A100
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.
President Biden pushes bill mandating TikTok sale or banThe 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.
Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G vs Sony A550 Gallery
Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G and Sony Alpha DSLR-A550. The entire galleries are provided at Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Gallery and Sony A550 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G over the Sony A550
Galaxy Camera 4G | A550 | |||
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Released | August 2012 | December 2009 | Fresher by 34 months | |
Display dimensions | 4.8" | 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 | |||
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Manually focus | Dial precise focusing | |||
Display type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting display | |
Display resolution | 922k | 0k | Clearer display (+922k dot) |
Common features in the Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G and Sony A550
Galaxy Camera 4G | A550 | |||
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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.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.
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 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.
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Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G vs Sony A550 Specifications
Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G | Sony Alpha DSLR-A550 | |
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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 |