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Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G vs Sony A35

Portability
90
Imaging
39
Features
44
Overall
41
Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G front
 
Sony SLT-A35 front
Portability
69
Imaging
56
Features
70
Overall
61

Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G vs Sony A35 Key Specs

Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 4.8" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 23-481mm (F) lens
  • 305g - 129 x 71 x 19mm
  • Launched August 2012
Sony A35
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 25600
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
  • 415g - 124 x 92 x 85mm
  • Revealed September 2011
  • Succeeded the Sony A33
  • Updated by Sony A37
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Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G vs Sony A35 Overview

Lets take a closer look at the Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G versus Sony A35, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR by rivals Samsung and Sony. The resolution of the Galaxy Camera 4G (16MP) and the A35 (16MP) is relatively comparable but the Galaxy Camera 4G (1/2.3") and A35 (APS-C) use different sensor measurements.

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The Galaxy Camera 4G was launched 12 months after the A35 and they are of a similar generation. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G being a Compact camera and the Sony A35 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before we go through a step-by-step comparison, below is a short synopsis of how the Galaxy Camera 4G matches up versus the A35 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G over the Sony A35

 Galaxy Camera 4G A35 
RevealedAugust 2012September 2011Newer by 12 months
Screen sizing4.8"3"Bigger screen (+1.8")
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Sony A35 over the Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G

 A35 Galaxy Camera 4G 
Manual focus More precise focusing
Screen resolution921k0kClearer screen (+921k dot)

Common features in the Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G and Sony A35

 Galaxy Camera 4G A35 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen

Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G vs Sony A35 Physical Comparison

If you're intending to travel with your camera regularly, you're going to have to factor in its weight and size. The Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G enjoys external dimensions of 129mm x 71mm x 19mm (5.1" x 2.8" x 0.7") along with a weight of 305 grams (0.67 lbs) while the Sony A35 has specifications of 124mm x 92mm x 85mm (4.9" x 3.6" x 3.3") and a weight of 415 grams (0.91 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you have chosen at that time. The following is the front view overall size comparison of the Galaxy Camera 4G vs the A35.

Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G vs Sony A35 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Galaxy Camera 4G and A35 is 90 and 69 respectively.

Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G vs Sony A35 top view buttons comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G vs Sony A35 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it can be difficult to visualize the contrast in sensor dimensions purely by going through a spec sheet. The picture underneath will help provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the Galaxy Camera 4G and A35.

Clearly, the 2 cameras offer the same exact megapixel count albeit different sensor dimensions. The Galaxy Camera 4G comes with the smaller sensor which should make achieving bokeh harder. The newer Galaxy Camera 4G should have a benefit with regard to sensor innovation.

Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G vs Sony A35 sensor size comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G vs Sony A35 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G vs Sony A35 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G
Portrait photography with Sony A35
30
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
no manual control
can't use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
73
manual focus
good MP (16MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
offers face detect focusing
delivers RAW files
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Street Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G as a Street photography camera
Sony A35 as a Street photography camera
61
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (305g)
no articulating screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
71
image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
lighter than others in class (415 grams)
above average high ISO (25,600)
screen does not articulate
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Sports Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Sports photography details
Sony A35 Sports photography details
44
incredible zoom range (23-481mm 20.9 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
lack of shutter priority mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
61
image stabilization (Sensor based)
good MP (16MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
has phase detect AF
painfully slow continuous shooting (6.0 frames per second)
terrible battery life (440 per charge)
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Travel Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G as a Travel photography camera
Sony A35 as a Travel photography camera
72
lighter than competition (305 grams)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
really wide (23mm)
very long zoom (481mm)
fast maximum aperture (f)
lack of Time Lapse function
screen isn't selfie friendly
58
lighter than others in class (415 grams)
good MP (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
lack of Time Lapse function
terrible battery life (440 CIPA)
display isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G
Landscape photography with Sony A35
47
really wide (23mm)
fast maximum aperture (f)
big screen (4.8")
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
no manual control
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
lack of Time Lapse function
69
manual focus
switch lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
screen size is good (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor based)
good MP (16MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
above average high ISO (25,600)
delivers RAW files
terrible battery life (440 CIPA)
lack of Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Vlogging advice
Sony A35 Vlogging advice
36
really wide (23mm)
fast maximum aperture (f)
built-in touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competition (305g)
screen isn't selfie friendly
lack of external mic socket
36
image stabilization (Sensor based)
offers face detect focusing
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
has mic socket
lighter than others in class (415 grams)
display isn't selfie friendly
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Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G vs Sony A35 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G and Sony A35
 Samsung Galaxy Camera 4GSony SLT-A35
General Information
Brand Name Samsung Sony
Model Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Sony SLT-A35
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Entry-Level DSLR
Launched 2012-08-29 2011-09-20
Physical type Compact Compact SLR
Sensor Information
Processor 1.4GHz Quad-Core Bionz
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" APS-C
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 23.5 x 15.6mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 366.6mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio - 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution - 4912 x 3264
Highest native ISO 3200 25600
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points - 15
Cross focus points - 3
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens Sony/Minolta Alpha
Lens focal range 23-481mm (20.9x) -
Available lenses - 143
Focal length multiplier 5.8 1.5
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 4.8 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 0k dots 921k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display technology 308 ppi, HD Super Clear Touch Display -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 1,150k dots
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.73x
Features
Minimum shutter speed - 30s
Fastest shutter speed - 1/4000s
Continuous shutter rate - 6.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range no built-in flash 12.00 m
Flash options no built-in flash Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, High Speed Sync, Rear Curtain, Fill-in, Wireless
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Fastest flash synchronize - 1/160s
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 1920 x 1080 (60, 29.97 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30fps), 640 x 424 (29.97 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB none USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS BuiltIn None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 305 gr (0.67 lb) 415 gr (0.91 lb)
Dimensions 129 x 71 x 19mm (5.1" x 2.8" x 0.7") 124 x 92 x 85mm (4.9" x 3.6" x 3.3")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested 74
DXO Color Depth score not tested 23.3
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 12.7
DXO Low light score not tested 763
Other
Battery life - 440 shots
Style of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model - NP-FW50
Self timer - Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec 3 or 5 images)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage micro SD/micro SDHC/micro SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Card slots One One
Retail pricing $550 $598