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Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G vs Sony A57

Portability
90
Imaging
39
Features
44
Overall
41
Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G front
 
Sony SLT-A57 front
Portability
64
Imaging
57
Features
85
Overall
68

Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G vs Sony A57 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
  • Revealed August 2012
Sony A57
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 16000 (Expand to 25600)
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
  • 618g - 132 x 98 x 81mm
  • Launched September 2012
  • Older Model is Sony A55
  • Replacement is Sony A58
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Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G vs Sony A57 Overview

Lets look a bit more in depth at the Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G vs Sony A57, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR by manufacturers Samsung and Sony. The image resolution of the Galaxy Camera 4G (16MP) and the A57 (16MP) is relatively close but the Galaxy Camera 4G (1/2.3") and A57 (APS-C) come with totally different sensor measurements.

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The Galaxy Camera 4G was unveiled at a similar time to the A57 and they are both 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 A57 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before getting in to a thorough comparison, below is a short synopsis of how the Galaxy Camera 4G grades vs the A57 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G over the Sony A57

 Galaxy Camera 4G A57 
Screen sizing4.8"3"Bigger screen (+1.8")
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Sony A57 over the Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G

 A57 Galaxy Camera 4G 
Manual focus More precise focus
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Screen resolution921k0kClearer screen (+921k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Common features in the Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G and Sony A57

 Galaxy Camera 4G A57 
LaunchedAugust 2012September 2012Same generation

Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G vs Sony A57 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is aiming to carry your camera often, you'll need to factor in its weight and measurements. The Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G features exterior measurements of 129mm x 71mm x 19mm (5.1" x 2.8" x 0.7") along with a weight of 305 grams (0.67 lbs) whilst the Sony A57 has proportions of 132mm x 98mm x 81mm (5.2" x 3.9" x 3.2") having a weight of 618 grams (1.36 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are using at that moment. The following is the front view dimension comparison of the Galaxy Camera 4G compared to the A57.

Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G vs Sony A57 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Galaxy Camera 4G and A57 is 90 and 64 respectively.

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Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G vs Sony A57 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it's tough to see the difference in sensor sizing only by looking through technical specs. The graphic below will help provide you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the Galaxy Camera 4G and A57.

As you have seen, both of the cameras enjoy the same exact megapixels albeit not the same sensor sizing. The Galaxy Camera 4G offers the smaller sensor which should make obtaining shallow depth of field tougher.

Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G vs Sony A57 sensor size comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G vs Sony A57 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G vs Sony A57 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Portrait photography highlights
Sony A57 Portrait photography highlights
30
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual mode
can't use external flash
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
74
focusing manually
decent MP (16MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
includes face detect focus
exports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G as a Street photography camera
Sony A57 as a Street photography camera
61
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average (305g)
no articulating screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
75
screen articulates fully
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
good sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G
Sports photography with Sony A57
44
long zoom range (23-481mm 20.9 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
lack of shutter priority mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
78
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent MP (16MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
includes tracking focus
supports phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Travel photography information
Sony A57 Travel photography information
72
lighter than average (305 grams)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
pretty wide (23mm)
very long reach (481mm)
very good max aperture (f)
does not have Timelapse recording
does not feature selfie friendly screen
67
decent MP (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
selfie friendly screen
missing Time Lapse function
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Landscape photography highlights
Sony A57 Landscape photography highlights
47
pretty wide (23mm)
very good max aperture (f)
lovely big screen (4.8 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
lack of manual mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
does not have Timelapse recording
72
focusing manually
swap lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
screen size is good (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
missing Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Vlogging information
Sony A57 Vlogging information
36
pretty wide (23mm)
very good max aperture (f)
touchscreen capability
image stabilization (Optical)
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than average (305 grams)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
does not have external microphone port
77
selfie friendly screen
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
includes face detect focus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
comes with mic support
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Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G vs Sony A57 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G and Sony A57
 Samsung Galaxy Camera 4GSony SLT-A57
General Information
Make Samsung Sony
Model type Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Sony SLT-A57
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Entry-Level DSLR
Revealed 2012-08-29 2012-09-13
Physical type Compact Compact SLR
Sensor Information
Processor Chip 1.4GHz Quad-Core -
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 16MP 16MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio - 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution - 4912 x 3264
Maximum native ISO 3200 16000
Maximum boosted ISO - 25600
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points - 15
Cross type focus points - 3
Lens
Lens support fixed lens Sony/Minolta Alpha
Lens zoom range 23-481mm (20.9x) -
Total lenses - 143
Focal length multiplier 5.8 1.5
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fully Articulated
Screen diagonal 4.8 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 0 thousand dots 921 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen technology 308 ppi, HD Super Clear Touch Display Xtra Fine TFT drive with TruBlack technology
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 1,440 thousand dots
Viewfinder coverage - 100%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.7x
Features
Lowest shutter speed - 30 seconds
Highest shutter speed - 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate - 12.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance no built-in flash 10.00 m (@ ISO 100)
Flash settings no built-in flash Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, High Speed Sync, Rear Curtain, Fill-in, Wireless
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Highest flash synchronize - 1/160 seconds
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 (60p, 24p), 1440 x 1080 (30p), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB none USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS BuiltIn None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 305 grams (0.67 lbs) 618 grams (1.36 lbs)
Dimensions 129 x 71 x 19mm (5.1" x 2.8" x 0.7") 132 x 98 x 81mm (5.2" x 3.9" x 3.2")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested 75
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 23.4
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 13.0
DXO Low light rating not tested 785
Other
Battery life - 550 photographs
Battery style - Battery Pack
Battery ID - NP-FM500H
Self timer - Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage type micro SD/micro SDHC/micro SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Card slots Single Single
Launch cost $550 $1,000