Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G vs Sony a1

Below is a complete comparison of the Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G vs Sony a1, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Pro Mirrorless by companies Samsung and Sony. There exists a crucial gap among the image resolutions of the Galaxy Camera 4G (16MP) and a1 (50MP) and the Galaxy Camera 4G (1/2.3") and a1 (Full frame) have different sensor size.

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The Galaxy Camera 4G was introduced 9 years before the a1 and that is a fairly serious gap as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras feature different body design with the Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G being a Compact camera and the Sony a1 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before getting straight to a detailed comparison, here is a quick introduction of how the Galaxy Camera 4G grades versus the a1 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G and Sony Alpha a1. The whole galleries are available at Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Gallery and Sony a1 Gallery.

For anyone who is aiming to lug around your camera, you are going to need to think about its weight and dimensions. The Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G has physical 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) while the Sony a1 has dimensions of 129mm x 97mm x 70mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 2.8") and a weight of 737 grams (1.62 lbs).

Look at the Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G vs Sony a1 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you choose at that moment. Below is a front view over all size comparison of the Galaxy Camera 4G against the a1.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Galaxy Camera 4G and a1 is 90 and 61 respectively.

Sometimes, it can be hard to visualize the gap in sensor measurements purely by going through specs. The visual here should offer you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the Galaxy Camera 4G and a1.

As you can plainly see, the 2 cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The Galaxy Camera 4G using its smaller sensor is going to make achieving shallower depth of field tougher and the Sony a1 will show extra detail using its extra 34MP. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop shots way more aggressively. The older Galaxy Camera 4G will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.