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Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G vs Sony A65

Portability
90
Imaging
39
Features
44
Overall
41
Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G front
 
Sony SLT-A65 front
Portability
64
Imaging
63
Features
85
Overall
71

Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G vs Sony A65 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 A65
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800 (Expand to 25600)
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
  • 622g - 132 x 97 x 81mm
  • Released November 2011
  • Newer Model is Sony A68
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Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G vs Sony A65 Overview

Here, we will be analyzing the Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G and Sony A65, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR by companies Samsung and Sony. There exists a huge gap between the sensor resolutions of the Galaxy Camera 4G (16MP) and A65 (24MP) and the Galaxy Camera 4G (1/2.3") and A65 (APS-C) offer totally different sensor dimensions.

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The Galaxy Camera 4G was launched 10 months later than the A65 so they are both of a similar generation. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G being a Compact camera and the Sony A65 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before we go into a step-by-step comparison, here is a short summary of how the Galaxy Camera 4G scores vs the A65 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G over the Sony A65

 Galaxy Camera 4G A65 
ReleasedAugust 2012November 2011More recent by 10 months
Screen size4.8"3"Bigger screen (+1.8")
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Sony A65 over the Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G

 A65 Galaxy Camera 4G 
Focus manually Dial accurate focusing
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Screen resolution921k0kCrisper screen (+921k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies

Common features in the Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G and Sony A65

 Galaxy Camera 4G A65 

Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G vs Sony A65 Physical Comparison

When you are intending to lug around your camera regularly, you will need to take into account its weight and volume. The Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G comes with outside dimensions of 129mm x 71mm x 19mm (5.1" x 2.8" x 0.7") having a weight of 305 grams (0.67 lbs) and the Sony A65 has sizing of 132mm x 97mm x 81mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 3.2") with a weight of 622 grams (1.37 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are working with during that time. Following is a front view scale comparison of the Galaxy Camera 4G versus the A65.

Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G vs Sony A65 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Galaxy Camera 4G and A65 is 90 and 64 respectively.

Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G vs Sony A65 top view buttons comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G vs Sony A65 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it can be hard to envision the difference between sensor measurements simply by reading technical specs. The photograph underneath might give you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the Galaxy Camera 4G and A65.

As you have seen, both of the cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The Galaxy Camera 4G due to its tinier sensor will make getting bokeh harder and the Sony A65 will offer you more detail utilizing its extra 8MP. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop pictures way more aggressively. The younger Galaxy Camera 4G is going to have an edge with regard to sensor innovation.

Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G vs Sony A65 sensor size comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G vs Sony A65 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G vs Sony A65 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Portrait photography advice
Sony A65 Portrait photography advice
30
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
no manual focus
no manual control
can't use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
77
focusing manually
megapixel count decent (24MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
offers face detection autofocus
supports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G as a Street photography camera
Sony A65 as a Street photography camera
61
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others in class (305g)
no moving screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
77
screen articulates fully
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
good sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
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Sports Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Sports photography information
Sony A65 Sports photography information
44
amazing zoom range (23-481mm 20.9 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
no shutter priority
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
81
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
megapixel count decent (24MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
offers tracking autofocus
has phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Travel photography information
Sony A65 Travel photography information
72
lighter than others in class (305g)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
reasonably wide (23mm)
great reach (481mm)
good maximum aperture (f)
no Time Lapse recording
screen is not selfie friendly
68
megapixel count decent (24 megapixels)
has built in flash
display is selfie friendly
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Landscape photography advice
Sony A65 Landscape photography advice
47
reasonably wide (23mm)
good maximum aperture (f)
screen larger than average (4.8")
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
no manual control
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
no Time Lapse recording
75
focusing manually
swap lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
megapixel count decent (24 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G
Vlogging with Sony A65
36
reasonably wide (23mm)
good maximum aperture (f)
touch screen
has image stabilization (Optical)
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than others in class (305g)
screen is not selfie friendly
no external mic jack
78
display is selfie friendly
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
offers face detection autofocus
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
has external mic jack
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Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G vs Sony A65 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G and Sony A65
 Samsung Galaxy Camera 4GSony SLT-A65
General Information
Manufacturer Samsung Sony
Model type Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Sony SLT-A65
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Entry-Level DSLR
Revealed 2012-08-29 2011-11-15
Body design Compact Compact SLR
Sensor Information
Powered by 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 area 28.1mm² 366.6mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 24 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio - 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution - 6000 x 4000
Max native ISO 3200 12800
Max enhanced ISO - 25600
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
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) -
Number of lenses - 143
Crop factor 5.8 1.5
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fully Articulated
Screen sizing 4.8" 3"
Screen resolution 0k dot 921k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen technology 308 ppi, HD Super Clear Touch Display -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 2,359k dot
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.73x
Features
Min shutter speed - 30 secs
Max shutter speed - 1/4000 secs
Continuous shutter speed - 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance no built-in flash 10.00 m
Flash options no built-in flash Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, High Speed Sync, Rear Curtain, Fill-in, Wireless
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Max flash sync - 1/160 secs
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 1920 x 1080 (60, 24 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30fps), 640 x 424 (29.97 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB none USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS BuiltIn BuiltIn
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 305 grams (0.67 lbs) 622 grams (1.37 lbs)
Physical dimensions 129 x 71 x 19mm (5.1" x 2.8" x 0.7") 132 x 97 x 81mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 3.2")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested 74
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 23.4
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 12.6
DXO Low light rating not tested 717
Other
Battery life - 560 photos
Battery format - Battery Pack
Battery ID - NP-FM500H
Self timer - Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage micro SD/micro SDHC/micro SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots Single Single
Launch price $550 $700