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Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G vs Sony a5000

Portability
90
Imaging
39
Features
44
Overall
41
Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G front
 
Sony Alpha a5000 front
Portability
89
Imaging
62
Features
62
Overall
62

Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G vs Sony a5000 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
  • Released August 2012
Sony a5000
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 16000
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 269g - 110 x 63 x 36mm
  • Released January 2014
  • Previous Model is Sony NEX-3N
  • Replacement is Sony a5100
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Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G vs Sony a5000 Overview

In this write-up, we will be comparing the Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G and Sony a5000, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by rivals Samsung and Sony. The image resolution of the Galaxy Camera 4G (16MP) and the a5000 (20MP) is relatively well matched but the Galaxy Camera 4G (1/2.3") and a5000 (APS-C) feature totally different sensor sizing.

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The Galaxy Camera 4G was launched 16 months prior to the a5000 which makes the cameras a generation away from each other. The two cameras offer different body type with the Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G being a Compact camera and the Sony a5000 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before getting through a in depth comparison, below is a concise highlight of how the Galaxy Camera 4G grades vs the a5000 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G over the Sony a5000

 Galaxy Camera 4G a5000 
Screen sizing4.8"3"Bigger screen (+1.8")
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Sony a5000 over the Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G

 a5000 Galaxy Camera 4G 
ReleasedJanuary 2014August 2012Newer by 16 months
Manually focus More precise focusing
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen resolution461k0kCrisper screen (+461k dot)

Common features in the Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G and Sony a5000

 Galaxy Camera 4G a5000 
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen

Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G vs Sony a5000 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is planning to travel with your camera often, you're going to have to think about its weight and size. The Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G has got physical 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 a5000 has specifications of 110mm x 63mm x 36mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.4") and a weight of 269 grams (0.59 lbs).

Take a look at the Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G and Sony a5000 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are employing during that time. Below is the front view over all size comparison of the Galaxy Camera 4G versus the a5000.

Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G vs Sony a5000 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the Galaxy Camera 4G and a5000 is 90 and 89 respectively.

Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G vs Sony a5000 top view buttons comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G vs Sony a5000 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is tough to envision the contrast between sensor dimensions simply by looking at specs. The pic underneath will offer you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the Galaxy Camera 4G and a5000.

All in all, the 2 cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The Galaxy Camera 4G featuring a tinier sensor will make shooting shallow depth of field more difficult and the Sony a5000 will give extra detail utilizing its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will enable you to crop shots far more aggressively. The more aged Galaxy Camera 4G is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.

Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G vs Sony a5000 sensor size comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G vs Sony a5000 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G vs Sony a5000 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Portrait photography information
Sony a5000 Portrait photography information
30
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
manual focus not available
lack of manual exposure
cannot use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
70
manual focus
sensor resolution is decent (20MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
provides face detect autofocus
exports RAW files
cannot use external flash
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Street Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Street photography information
Sony a5000 Street photography information
61
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others in class (305g)
fixed screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
78
screen tilts
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
exports RAW files
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G as a Sports photography camera
Sony a5000 as a Sports photography camera
44
excellent zoom range (23-481mm 20.9 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
no shutter priority mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
59
sensor resolution is decent (20MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
provides tracking focus
good battery power (420 shots)
max fps low (4.0 fps)
lack of image stabilization
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Travel photography highlights
Sony a5000 Travel photography highlights
72
lighter than others in class (305 grams)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
reasonably wide (23mm)
long zoom (481mm)
great maximum aperture (f)
does not have Time Lapse mode
screen isn't selfie friendly
78
good battery power (420 CIPA)
sensor resolution is decent (20 megapixels)
built-in flash
screen isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Landscape photography details
Sony a5000 Landscape photography details
47
reasonably wide (23mm)
great maximum aperture (f)
big screen (4.8")
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
lack of manual exposure
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
does not have Time Lapse mode
77
manual focus
change lenses (Sony E mount)
decent sized screen (3 inches)
sensor resolution is decent (20 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
exports RAW files
good battery power (420 per charge)
lack of image stabilization
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Vlogging factors
Sony a5000 Vlogging factors
36
reasonably wide (23mm)
great maximum aperture (f)
screen is touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than others in class (305g)
screen isn't selfie friendly
does not have external mic support
32
provides face detect autofocus
good video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
missing microphone port
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Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G vs Sony a5000 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G and Sony a5000
 Samsung Galaxy Camera 4GSony Alpha a5000
General Information
Company Samsung Sony
Model Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Sony Alpha a5000
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Entry-Level Mirrorless
Released 2012-08-29 2014-01-07
Body design Compact Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor 1.4GHz Quad-Core Bionz X
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" APS-C
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 23.2 x 15.4mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 357.3mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 20MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio - 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution - 5456 x 3632
Highest native ISO 3200 16000
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points - 25
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens Sony E
Lens focal range 23-481mm (20.9x) -
Available lenses - 121
Focal length multiplier 5.8 1.6
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Tilting
Screen diagonal 4.8" 3"
Resolution of screen 0k dot 461k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen tech 308 ppi, HD Super Clear Touch Display TFT LCD with 180 upward tilt
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed - 30 secs
Highest shutter speed - 1/4000 secs
Continuous shooting speed - 4.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range no built-in flash 4.00 m (at ISO 100)
Flash modes no built-in flash Flash off, Autoflash, Fill-flash, Rear Sync., Slow Sync., Red-eye reduction
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Highest flash sync - 1/160 secs
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 1920 x 1080 (60i/24p), 1440 x 1080 (25 fps), 640 x 480 (25 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB none USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS BuiltIn None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 305 gr (0.67 pounds) 269 gr (0.59 pounds)
Dimensions 129 x 71 x 19mm (5.1" x 2.8" x 0.7") 110 x 63 x 36mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.4")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested 79
DXO Color Depth score not tested 23.8
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 13.0
DXO Low light score not tested 1089
Other
Battery life - 420 images
Style of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model - NP-FW50
Self timer - Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom)
Time lapse feature With downloadable app
Storage media micro SD/micro SDHC/micro SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Pro Duo
Storage slots 1 1
Launch price $550 $448