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Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G vs Sony A700

Portability
90
Imaging
39
Features
44
Overall
41
Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G front
 
Sony Alpha DSLR-A700 front
Portability
58
Imaging
51
Features
58
Overall
53

Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G vs Sony A700 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
  • Launched August 2012
Sony A700
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • No Video
  • Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
  • 768g - 142 x 105 x 80mm
  • Revealed December 2007
  • Replaced the Konica Minolta 7D
  • Renewed by Sony A77
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Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G vs Sony A700 Overview

Its time to examine more closely at the Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G vs Sony A700, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Advanced DSLR by competitors Samsung and Sony. There exists a crucial gap between the resolutions of the Galaxy Camera 4G (16MP) and A700 (12MP) and the Galaxy Camera 4G (1/2.3") and A700 (APS-C) feature different sensor measurements.

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The Galaxy Camera 4G was released 4 years after the A700 which is quite a serious gap as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras come with different body type with the Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G being a Compact camera and the Sony A700 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before delving straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a simple highlight of how the Galaxy Camera 4G scores against the A700 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G over the Sony A700

 Galaxy Camera 4G A700 
RevealedAugust 2012December 2007More modern by 58 months
Display dimension4.8"3"Larger display (+1.8")
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Sony A700 over the Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G

 A700 Galaxy Camera 4G 
Manual focus Dial precise focusing
Display resolution920k0kSharper display (+920k dot)

Common features in the Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G and Sony A700

 Galaxy Camera 4G A700 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen No selfie screen

Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G vs Sony A700 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is looking to carry around your camera often, you need to factor in its weight and proportions. The Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G offers outside measurements of 129mm x 71mm x 19mm (5.1" x 2.8" x 0.7") along with a weight of 305 grams (0.67 lbs) and the Sony A700 has measurements of 142mm x 105mm x 80mm (5.6" x 4.1" x 3.1") with a weight of 768 grams (1.69 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you have attached during that time. Below is the front view over all size comparison of the Galaxy Camera 4G and the A700.

Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G vs Sony A700 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Galaxy Camera 4G and A700 is 90 and 58 respectively.

Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G vs Sony A700 top view buttons comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G vs Sony A700 Sensor Comparison

Typically, its hard to imagine the contrast between sensor sizes simply by reading through specifications. The pic here should offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the Galaxy Camera 4G and A700.

To sum up, both cameras posses different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The Galaxy Camera 4G featuring a tinier sensor is going to make achieving shallower depth of field harder and the Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G will give you greater detail as a result of its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop photos somewhat more aggressively. The newer Galaxy Camera 4G provides a benefit in sensor technology.

Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G vs Sony A700 sensor size comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G vs Sony A700 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G vs Sony A700 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Portrait photography advice
Sony A700 Portrait photography advice
30
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
manual focus not available
manual exposure not possible
can't use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
54
has manual focus
decent sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
does not have liveview
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
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Street Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Street photography information
Sony A700 Street photography information
61
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others (305 grams)
screen is fixed
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
64
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
weather proofing
no moving screen
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Sports Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Sports photography features
Sony A700 Sports photography features
44
amazing zoom range (23-481mm 20.9 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16MP)
no shutter priority mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
56
great max shutter speed (1/8,000s)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
weather proofing
comes with phase detect AF
does not have liveview
continuous shooting slow (5.0 frames/s)
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
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Travel Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Travel photography advice
Sony A700 Travel photography advice
72
lighter than others (305g)
decent megapixels (16MP)
really wide (23mm)
very long reach (481mm)
great max aperture (f)
lack of Time Lapse function
screen is not selfie friendly
49
weather proofing
has built in flash
no Time Lapse mode
megapixel count low (12MP)
does not posses selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Landscape photography details
Sony A700 Landscape photography details
47
really wide (23mm)
great max aperture (f)
lovely big screen (4.8")
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16MP)
manual focus not available
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
manual exposure not possible
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
lack of Time Lapse function
62
has manual focus
switch lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
pretty good screen size (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
weather proofing
2 card slots
does not have liveview
megapixel count low (12MP)
no Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G
Vlogging with Sony A700
36
really wide (23mm)
great max aperture (f)
touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than others (305g)
screen is not selfie friendly
lack of mic support
9
can't shoot video
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Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G vs Sony A700 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G and Sony A700
 Samsung Galaxy Camera 4GSony Alpha DSLR-A700
General Information
Make Samsung Sony
Model type Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Sony Alpha DSLR-A700
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Advanced DSLR
Launched 2012-08-29 2007-12-19
Physical type Compact Mid-size SLR
Sensor Information
Chip 1.4GHz Quad-Core -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" APS-C
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 23.5 x 15.6mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 366.6mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio - 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution - 4272 x 2848
Highest native ISO 3200 6400
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points - 11
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens Sony/Minolta Alpha
Lens zoom range 23-481mm (20.9x) -
Amount of lenses - 143
Crop factor 5.8 1.5
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 4.8" 3"
Display resolution 0k dots 920k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display technology 308 ppi, HD Super Clear Touch Display -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder coverage - 95 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.6x
Features
Min shutter speed - 30s
Max shutter speed - 1/8000s
Continuous shutter rate - 5.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance no built-in flash 12.00 m
Flash modes no built-in flash Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, rear curtain, Off
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Max flash synchronize - 1/250s
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 -
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 None
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 -
Mic support
Headphone support
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 grams (0.67 lb) 768 grams (1.69 lb)
Dimensions 129 x 71 x 19mm (5.1" x 2.8" x 0.7") 142 x 105 x 80mm (5.6" x 4.1" x 3.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested 66
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 22.3
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 11.9
DXO Low light rating not tested 581
Other
Battery ID - NP-FM500H
Self timer - Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage type micro SD/micro SDHC/micro SDXC Compact Flash (Type I or II), Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo
Card slots Single 2
Retail price $550 $1,000