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Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G vs Sony A900

Portability
90
Imaging
39
Features
44
Overall
41
Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G front
 
Sony Alpha DSLR-A900 front
Portability
54
Imaging
66
Features
62
Overall
64

Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G vs Sony A900 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 A900
(Full Review)
  • 25MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • No Video
  • Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
  • 895g - 156 x 117 x 82mm
  • Introduced October 2008
  • New Model is Sony A99
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Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G vs Sony A900 Overview

Here is a in-depth overview of the Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G versus Sony A900, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Advanced DSLR by competitors Samsung and Sony. There exists a sizeable gap among the image resolutions of the Galaxy Camera 4G (16MP) and A900 (25MP) and the Galaxy Camera 4G (1/2.3") and A900 (Full frame) offer totally different sensor dimensions.

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The Galaxy Camera 4G was announced 3 years later than the A900 and that is a fairly large gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of these cameras feature different body design with the Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G being a Compact camera and the Sony A900 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before we go straight to a full comparison, here is a brief introduction of how the Galaxy Camera 4G scores versus the A900 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G over the Sony A900

 Galaxy Camera 4G A900 
IntroducedAugust 2012October 2008Fresher by 47 months
Display size4.8"3"Larger display (+1.8")
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Sony A900 over the Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G

 A900 Galaxy Camera 4G 
Focus manually Dial accurate focus
Display resolution922k0kSharper display (+922k dot)

Common features in the Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G and Sony A900

 Galaxy Camera 4G A900 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen

Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G vs Sony A900 Physical Comparison

If you're planning to carry your camera regularly, you'll have to take into account its weight and proportions. The Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G has outside measurements of 129mm x 71mm x 19mm (5.1" x 2.8" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 305 grams (0.67 lbs) and the Sony A900 has measurements of 156mm x 117mm x 82mm (6.1" x 4.6" x 3.2") accompanied by a weight of 895 grams (1.97 lbs).

Compare the Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G versus Sony A900 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you have attached at that time. The following is a front view dimensions comparison of the Galaxy Camera 4G versus the A900.

Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G vs Sony A900 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Galaxy Camera 4G and A900 is 90 and 54 respectively.

Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G vs Sony A900 top view buttons comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G vs Sony A900 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, its tough to see the contrast in sensor sizing simply by checking out specifications. The photograph underneath may offer you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the Galaxy Camera 4G and A900.

Plainly, the two cameras come with different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The Galaxy Camera 4G having a smaller sensor will make getting bokeh more challenging and the Sony A900 will produce greater detail with its extra 9 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop pics a good deal more aggressively. The newer Galaxy Camera 4G is going to have a benefit in sensor innovation.

Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G vs Sony A900 sensor size comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G vs Sony A900 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G vs Sony A900 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Portrait photography details
Sony A900 Portrait photography details
30
decent MP (16 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
no external flash support
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
71
you can focus manually
amazing megapixels (25 megapixels)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
delivers RAW files
does not have liveview
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Street Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G as a Street photography camera
Sony A900 as a Street photography camera
61
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others (305g)
fixed screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
66
image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
delivers RAW files
weather proofing
screen does not articulate
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Sports Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Sports photography factors
Sony A900 Sports photography factors
44
excellent zoom range (23-481mm 20.9 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16MP)
lack of shutter priority mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
70
high shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
image stabilization (Sensor based)
amazing megapixels (25MP)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
weather proofing
comes with phase detect AF
does not have liveview
very slow continuous shooting (5.0 frames/s)
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Travel Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G as a Travel photography camera
Sony A900 as a Travel photography camera
72
lighter than others (305 grams)
decent MP (16MP)
rather wide (23mm)
great reach (481mm)
good max aperture (f)
lack of Time Lapse recording
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
54
weather proofing
amazing megapixels (25MP)
no Timelapse function
screen isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Landscape photography factors
Sony A900 Landscape photography factors
47
rather wide (23mm)
good max aperture (f)
screen larger than average (4.8")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
no manual control
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
lack of Time Lapse recording
72
you can focus manually
swap lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
screen is a decent size (3")
image stabilization (Sensor based)
amazing megapixels (25 megapixels)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
delivers RAW files
weather proofing
2 card slots
does not have liveview
no Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G as a Vlogging camera
Sony A900 as a Vlogging camera
36
rather wide (23mm)
good max aperture (f)
has touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
high video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than others (305g)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
lack of mic jack
9
lack of video recording
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Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G vs Sony A900 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G and Sony A900
 Samsung Galaxy Camera 4GSony Alpha DSLR-A900
General Information
Brand Name Samsung Sony
Model Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Sony Alpha DSLR-A900
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Advanced DSLR
Launched 2012-08-29 2008-10-22
Physical type Compact Mid-size SLR
Sensor Information
Powered by 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 area 28.1mm² 861.6mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 25 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio - 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution - 6048 x 4032
Highest native ISO 3200 6400
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens Sony/Minolta Alpha
Lens focal range 23-481mm (20.9x) -
Number of lenses - 143
Crop factor 5.8 1
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 4.8 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 0k dots 922k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen tech 308 ppi, HD Super Clear Touch Display TFT Xtra Fine color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.74x
Features
Minimum shutter speed - 30 secs
Fastest shutter speed - 1/8000 secs
Continuous shutter rate - 5.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range no built-in flash no built-in flash
Flash settings no built-in flash Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear Curtain, Fill-in, Wireless
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Fastest flash synchronize - 1/250 secs
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 format MPEG-4, H.264 -
Microphone 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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 305 grams (0.67 lbs) 895 grams (1.97 lbs)
Physical 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 Overall score not tested 79
DXO Color Depth score not tested 23.7
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 12.3
DXO Low light score not tested 1431
Other
Battery life - 880 images
Battery style - 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 Compact Flash (Type I or II), Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo, UDMA Mode 5, Supports FAT12 / FAT16 / FAT32
Card slots Single Two
Pricing at release $550 $2,736