Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G vs Sony A6100

In this article, we will be matching up the Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G versus Sony A6100, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Advanced Mirrorless by brands Samsung and Sony. There is a significant difference among the sensor resolutions of the Galaxy Camera 4G (16MP) and A6100 (24MP) and the Galaxy Camera 4G (1/2.3") and A6100 (APS-C) come with different sensor measurements.

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The Galaxy Camera 4G was revealed 8 years prior to the A6100 and that is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G being a Compact camera and the Sony A6100 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before getting through a full comparison, below is a short highlight of how the Galaxy Camera 4G grades against the A6100 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G and Sony Alpha a6100. The full galleries are available at Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Gallery and Sony A6100 Gallery.

For anyone who is looking to carry your camera, you're going to have to think about its weight and measurements. The Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G enjoys exterior dimensions 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 A6100 has proportions of 120mm x 67mm x 59mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 2.3") and a weight of 396 grams (0.87 lbs).

Check the Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G versus Sony A6100 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you have at that moment. Here is the front view physical size comparison of the Galaxy Camera 4G against the A6100.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the Galaxy Camera 4G and A6100 is 90 and 81 respectively.

In many cases, it's difficult to visualize the gap in sensor sizing just by going through specifications. The photograph underneath might give you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the Galaxy Camera 4G and A6100.

Plainly, the two cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The Galaxy Camera 4G having a smaller sensor is going to make shooting shallower DOF harder and the Sony A6100 will show more detail because of its extra 8 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also help you crop photographs a little more aggressively. The older Galaxy Camera 4G will be behind in sensor technology.