Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G vs Sony A6000

In this article, we are comparing the Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G versus Sony A6000, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Advanced Mirrorless by manufacturers Samsung and Sony. There is a large difference among the image resolutions of the Galaxy Camera 4G (16MP) and A6000 (24MP) and the Galaxy Camera 4G (1/2.3") and A6000 (APS-C) feature different sensor sizing.

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The Galaxy Camera 4G was brought out 20 months earlier than the A6000 making the cameras a generation apart from each other. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G being a Compact camera and the Sony A6000 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before getting straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a brief highlight of how the Galaxy Camera 4G scores versus the A6000 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G & Sony Alpha a6000. The entire galleries are viewable at Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Gallery & Sony A6000 Gallery.

In case you're going to carry your camera often, you'll have to factor its weight and size. The Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G features outside measurements 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 A6000 has specifications of 120mm x 67mm x 45mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 1.8") along with a weight of 344 grams (0.76 lbs).

Examine the Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G versus Sony A6000 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you choose during that time. Below is the front view measurements comparison of the Galaxy Camera 4G versus the A6000.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the Galaxy Camera 4G and A6000 is 90 and 85 respectively.

Oftentimes, its difficult to visualize the gap in sensor sizing only by looking through specs. The graphic underneath should give you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the Galaxy Camera 4G and A6000.

All in all, both of those cameras enjoy different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The Galaxy Camera 4G because of its smaller sensor is going to make getting shallower depth of field more difficult and the Sony A6000 will provide you with more detail having its extra 8MP. Greater resolution can also help you crop pics far more aggressively. The older Galaxy Camera 4G will be behind in sensor tech.