Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G vs Sony A900

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.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G and Sony Alpha DSLR-A900. The whole galleries are viewable at Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Gallery and Sony A900 Gallery.

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.

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.

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

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.