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Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G vs Sony A850

Portability
90
Imaging
40
Features
44
Overall
41
Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G front
 
Sony Alpha DSLR-A850 front
Portability
54
Imaging
68
Features
60
Overall
64

Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G vs Sony A850 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
  • Revealed August 2012
Sony A850
(Full Review)
  • 25MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 200 - 3200 (Push to 6400)
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • No Video
  • Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
  • 895g - 156 x 117 x 82mm
  • Launched April 2010
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Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G vs Sony A850 Overview

Lets look a bit more closely at the Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G versus Sony A850, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Advanced DSLR by rivals Samsung and Sony. There exists a sizable gap between the sensor resolutions of the Galaxy Camera 4G (16MP) and A850 (25MP) and the Galaxy Camera 4G (1/2.3") and A850 (Full frame) possess different sensor size.

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The Galaxy Camera 4G was released 2 years after the A850 which is quite a significant difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G being a Compact camera and the Sony A850 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before going in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a quick introduction of how the Galaxy Camera 4G grades vs the A850 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G over the Sony A850

 Galaxy Camera 4G A850 
LaunchedAugust 2012April 2010More modern by 29 months
Screen sizing4.8"3"Bigger screen (+1.8")
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Sony A850 over the Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G

 A850 Galaxy Camera 4G 
Manual focus Very accurate focusing
Screen resolution922k0kClearer screen (+922k dot)

Common features in the Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G and Sony A850

 Galaxy Camera 4G A850 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen

Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G vs Sony A850 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is intending to carry around your camera frequently, you'll need to factor its weight and dimensions. The Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G provides exterior dimensions of 129mm x 71mm x 19mm (5.1" x 2.8" x 0.7") and a weight of 305 grams (0.67 lbs) and the Sony A850 has dimensions of 156mm x 117mm x 82mm (6.1" x 4.6" x 3.2") having a weight of 895 grams (1.97 lbs).

Take a look at the Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G versus Sony A850 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Underneath is the front view dimension comparison of the Galaxy Camera 4G versus the A850.

Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G vs Sony A850 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Galaxy Camera 4G and A850 is 90 and 54 respectively.

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Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G vs Sony A850 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it can be tough to imagine the difference between sensor sizes just by reading through specifications. The picture here will help offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the Galaxy Camera 4G and A850.

Plainly, each of these cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The Galaxy Camera 4G because of its tinier sensor is going to make shooting shallower DOF harder and the Sony A850 will give you more detail as a result of its extra 9 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also let you crop photographs a little more aggressively. The more recent Galaxy Camera 4G provides an edge in sensor technology.

Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G vs Sony A850 sensor size comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G vs Sony A850 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G vs Sony A850 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Portrait photography info
Sony A850 Portrait photography info
30
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
manual focus not available
lack of manual exposure
cannot use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
72
focusing manually
megapixel count fantastic (25MP)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
exports RAW formats
no liveview feature
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Street Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Street photography highlights
Sony A850 Street photography highlights
61
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (305 grams)
screen is fixed
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
66
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
exports RAW formats
environment sealing
fixed screen
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G
Sports photography with Sony A850
45
amazing zoom range (23-481mm 20.9 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16MP)
no shutter priority
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
71
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000s)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
megapixel count fantastic (25 megapixels)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
environment sealing
sensor has phase detect auto focus
no liveview feature
very slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames/s)
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Travel Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Travel photography advice
Sony A850 Travel photography advice
72
lighter than competition (305 grams)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
quite wide (23mm)
very long zoom (481mm)
fast maximum aperture (f)
missing Timelapse recording
does not have a selfie friendly display
55
environment sealing
megapixel count fantastic (25 megapixels)
no Timelapse mode
screen is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Landscape photography highlights
Sony A850 Landscape photography highlights
47
quite wide (23mm)
fast maximum aperture (f)
bigger than average screen (4.8 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
lack of manual exposure
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
missing Timelapse recording
73
focusing manually
change lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
nice screen size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
megapixel count fantastic (25 megapixels)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
exports RAW formats
environment sealing
has dual storage slots
no liveview feature
no Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Vlogging highlights
Sony A850 Vlogging highlights
37
quite wide (23mm)
fast maximum aperture (f)
screen is touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competition (305 grams)
does not have a selfie friendly display
missing external microphone socket
9
no video
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Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G vs Sony A850 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G and Sony A850
 Samsung Galaxy Camera 4GSony Alpha DSLR-A850
General Information
Brand Samsung Sony
Model type Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Sony Alpha DSLR-A850
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Advanced DSLR
Revealed 2012-08-29 2010-04-15
Body design Compact Mid-size SLR
Sensor Information
Processor 1.4GHz Quad-Core Bionz
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" Full frame
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 35.9 x 24mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 861.6mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 25MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio - 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution - 6048 x 4032
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Highest boosted ISO - 6400
Min native ISO 100 200
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens Sony/Minolta Alpha
Lens zoom range 23-481mm (20.9x) -
Available lenses - 143
Focal length multiplier 5.8 1
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 4.8 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 0k dot 922k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen tech 308 ppi, HD Super Clear Touch Display TFT Xtra Fine color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder coverage - 98 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.74x
Features
Lowest shutter speed - 30 seconds
Highest shutter speed - 1/8000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed - 3.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance no built-in flash no built-in flash
Flash options no built-in flash Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear Curtain, Fill-in, Wireless
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Highest flash sync - 1/250 seconds
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 file format MPEG-4, H.264 -
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB none USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS BuiltIn None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 305 gr (0.67 lbs) 895 gr (1.97 lbs)
Dimensions 129 x 71 x 19mm (5.1" x 2.8" x 0.7") 156 x 117 x 82mm (6.1" x 4.6" x 3.2")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested 79
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 23.8
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 12.2
DXO Low light rating not tested 1415
Other
Battery life - 880 pictures
Battery format - Battery Pack
Battery ID - NP-FM500H
Self timer - Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage micro SD/micro SDHC/micro SDXC Compact Flash (Type I or II), UDMA, Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo
Storage slots One 2
Pricing at launch $550 $0