Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G vs Sony A65

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.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G and Sony SLT-A65. The complete galleries are viewable at Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Gallery and Sony A65 Gallery.

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).

Compare the Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G and Sony A65 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

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.

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

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.