Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G vs Sony A58

In this write-up, we are evaluating the Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G and Sony A58, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Entry-Level DSLR by brands Samsung and Sony. The image resolution of the Galaxy Camera 4G (16MP) and the A58 (20MP) is fairly well matched but the Galaxy Camera 4G (1/2.3") and A58 (APS-C) possess different sensor dimensions.

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The Galaxy Camera 4G was brought out 15 months before the A58 making the cameras a generation away from one another. The two cameras offer different body type with the Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G being a Compact camera and the Sony A58 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before we go through a detailed comparison, below is a simple highlight of how the Galaxy Camera 4G scores against the A58 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G and Sony SLT-A58. The entire galleries are viewable at Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Gallery and Sony A58 Gallery.

When you are aiming to travel with your camera often, you will want to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G provides outer measurements of 129mm x 71mm x 19mm (5.1" x 2.8" x 0.7") having a weight of 305 grams (0.67 lbs) while the Sony A58 has dimensions of 129mm x 95mm x 78mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 3.1") having a weight of 492 grams (1.08 lbs).

Take a look at the Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G and Sony A58 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are employing at that time. Here is the front view over all size comparison of the Galaxy Camera 4G vs the A58.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Galaxy Camera 4G and A58 is 90 and 68 respectively.

More often than not, it can be difficult to visualize the difference between sensor dimensions just by checking a spec sheet. The picture underneath should provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the Galaxy Camera 4G and A58.

Clearly, both of those cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The Galaxy Camera 4G because of its tinier sensor is going to make achieving shallower DOF more difficult and the Sony A58 will give extra detail having its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also let you crop pics a little more aggressively. The more aged Galaxy Camera 4G is going to be behind when it comes to sensor tech.