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Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G vs Sony A560

Portability
90
Imaging
40
Features
44
Overall
41
Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G front
 
Sony Alpha DSLR-A560 front
Portability
64
Imaging
54
Features
78
Overall
63

Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G vs Sony A560 Key Specs

Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 4.8" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 23-481mm (F) lens
  • 305g - 129 x 71 x 19mm
  • Launched August 2012
Sony A560
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800 (Expand to 25600)
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
  • 599g - 137 x 104 x 84mm
  • Launched August 2010
  • Older Model is Sony A500
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Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G vs Sony A560 Overview

Let's take a deeper look at the Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G vs Sony A560, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Entry-Level DSLR by companies Samsung and Sony. The sensor resolution of the Galaxy Camera 4G (16MP) and the A560 (14MP) is fairly comparable but the Galaxy Camera 4G (1/2.3") and A560 (APS-C) feature different sensor sizes.

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The Galaxy Camera 4G was unveiled 2 years later than the A560 and that is a fairly big difference as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras offer different body type with the Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G being a Compact camera and the Sony A560 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before diving straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a concise view of how the Galaxy Camera 4G scores versus the A560 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G over the Sony A560

 Galaxy Camera 4G A560 
LaunchedAugust 2012August 2010Fresher by 25 months
Display sizing4.8"3"Larger display (+1.8")
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Sony A560 over the Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G

 A560 Galaxy Camera 4G 
Focus manually Very exact focus
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display resolution922k0kClearer display (+922k dot)

Common features in the Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G and Sony A560

 Galaxy Camera 4G A560 
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen

Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G vs Sony A560 Physical Comparison

If you're looking to carry your camera regularly, you are going to need to think about its weight and dimensions. The Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G comes with outside dimensions of 129mm x 71mm x 19mm (5.1" x 2.8" x 0.7") having a weight of 305 grams (0.67 lbs) whilst the Sony A560 has dimensions of 137mm x 104mm x 84mm (5.4" x 4.1" x 3.3") having a weight of 599 grams (1.32 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you use during that time. Here is the front view physical size comparison of the Galaxy Camera 4G versus the A560.

Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G vs Sony A560 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the Galaxy Camera 4G and A560 is 90 and 64 respectively.

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Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G vs Sony A560 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it's difficult to imagine the gap in sensor sizing only by going through specifications. The photograph here might provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the Galaxy Camera 4G and A560.

Plainly, the two cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The Galaxy Camera 4G having a smaller sensor is going to make shooting shallower DOF harder and the Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G will show extra detail having an extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop pics a little more aggressively. The more recent Galaxy Camera 4G should have a benefit with regard to sensor technology.

Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G vs Sony A560 sensor size comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G vs Sony A560 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G vs Sony A560 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Portrait photography advice
Sony A560 Portrait photography advice
30
good resolution (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
lack of manual exposure
external flash not possible
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
72
you can focus manually
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
features face detection focusing
exports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G
Street photography with Sony A560
61
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors (305g)
fixed screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
75
has a tilting screen
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G
Sports photography with Sony A560
45
excellent zoom range (23-481mm 20.9 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16MP)
no shutter priority mode
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
68
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
good battery power (1,050 CIPA)
supports phase detect AF
painfully slow continuous shooting (5.0 frames/s)
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Travel Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G as a Travel photography camera
Sony A560 as a Travel photography camera
72
lighter than competitors (305g)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
relatively wide (23mm)
long zoom (481mm)
great maximum aperture (f)
no Timelapse mode
display isn't selfie friendly
60
good battery power (1,050 per charge)
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
does not have Timelapse mode
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G
Landscape photography with Sony A560
47
relatively wide (23mm)
great maximum aperture (f)
screen larger than average (4.8 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16MP)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
lack of manual exposure
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
no Timelapse mode
73
you can focus manually
change lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
nice screen size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW files
good battery power (1,050 per charge)
2 card slots
does not have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G
Vlogging with Sony A560
37
relatively wide (23mm)
great maximum aperture (f)
touchscreen functionality
has image stabilization (Optical)
great video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competitors (305g)
display isn't selfie friendly
no microphone support
34
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
features face detection focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
comes with external microphone support
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
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Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G vs Sony A560 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G and Sony A560
 Samsung Galaxy Camera 4GSony Alpha DSLR-A560
General Information
Brand Samsung Sony
Model Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Sony Alpha DSLR-A560
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Entry-Level DSLR
Launched 2012-08-29 2010-08-24
Physical type Compact Compact SLR
Sensor Information
Chip 1.4GHz Quad-Core Bionz
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" APS-C
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 23.5 x 15.6mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 366.6mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio - 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution - 4592 x 3056
Max native ISO 3200 12800
Max boosted ISO - 25600
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points - 15
Cross focus points - 3
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens Sony/Minolta Alpha
Lens focal range 23-481mm (20.9x) -
Amount of lenses - 143
Crop factor 5.8 1.5
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Tilting
Screen sizing 4.8 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 0k dots 922k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen tech 308 ppi, HD Super Clear Touch Display -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Optical (pentamirror)
Viewfinder coverage - 95 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.53x
Features
Lowest shutter speed - 30 secs
Highest shutter speed - 1/4000 secs
Continuous shooting rate - 5.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 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
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Highest flash synchronize - 1/160 secs
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 1920 x 1080 (60, 29.97 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30fps), 640 x 424 (29.97 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB none USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS BuiltIn None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 305g (0.67 lbs) 599g (1.32 lbs)
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 score not tested 70
DXO Color Depth score not tested 22.5
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 12.3
DXO Low light score not tested 817
Other
Battery life - 1050 photos
Type of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model - NP-FM500H
Self timer - Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage micro SD/micro SDHC/micro SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Card slots 1 Two
Pricing at launch $550 $650