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Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G vs Sony A68

Portability
90
Imaging
39
Features
44
Overall
41
Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G front
 
Sony SLT-A68 front
Portability
64
Imaging
66
Features
70
Overall
67

Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G vs Sony A68 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 A68
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.7" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 25600
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
  • 610g - 143 x 104 x 81mm
  • Announced November 2015
  • Replaced the Sony A65
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Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G vs Sony A68 Overview

The following is a in-depth comparison of the Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G and Sony A68, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Entry-Level DSLR by competitors Samsung and Sony. There exists a noticeable gap among the resolutions of the Galaxy Camera 4G (16MP) and A68 (24MP) and the Galaxy Camera 4G (1/2.3") and A68 (APS-C) boast totally different sensor measurements.

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The Galaxy Camera 4G was unveiled 4 years before the A68 which is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras have different body design with the Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G being a Compact camera and the Sony A68 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before getting into a comprehensive comparison, here is a short synopsis of how the Galaxy Camera 4G matches up against the A68 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G over the Sony A68

 Galaxy Camera 4G A68 
Display dimensions4.8"2.7"Larger display (+2.1")
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Sony A68 over the Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G

 A68 Galaxy Camera 4G 
AnnouncedNovember 2015August 2012Newer by 38 months
Manual focus Dial precise focus
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display resolution461k0kSharper display (+461k dot)

Common features in the Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G and Sony A68

 Galaxy Camera 4G A68 
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen

Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G vs Sony A68 Physical Comparison

When you are going to travel with your camera often, you are going to need to consider its weight and volume. The Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G enjoys physical measurements of 129mm x 71mm x 19mm (5.1" x 2.8" x 0.7") with a weight of 305 grams (0.67 lbs) whilst the Sony A68 has sizing of 143mm x 104mm x 81mm (5.6" x 4.1" x 3.2") with a weight of 610 grams (1.34 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are using at the time. Here is a front view measurement comparison of the Galaxy Camera 4G compared to the A68.

Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G vs Sony A68 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Galaxy Camera 4G and A68 is 90 and 64 respectively.

Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G vs Sony A68 top view buttons comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G vs Sony A68 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it is tough to envision the difference in sensor dimensions merely by seeing specifications. The picture below may offer you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the Galaxy Camera 4G and A68.

To sum up, the two cameras have different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The Galaxy Camera 4G using its smaller sensor will make shooting shallow depth of field trickier and the Sony A68 will provide greater detail having an extra 8MP. Greater resolution will allow you to crop pics a bit more aggressively. The more aged Galaxy Camera 4G will be behind when it comes to sensor tech.

Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G vs Sony A68 sensor size comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G vs Sony A68 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G vs Sony A68 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G as a Portrait photography camera
Sony A68 as a Portrait photography camera
30
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
lack of manual mode
external flash not possible
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
79
you can focus manually
good megapixels (24 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
provides face detection focus
supports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G
Street photography with Sony A68
61
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors (305g)
screen does not articulate
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
77
screen tilts
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
very good ISO range (25,600)
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Sports Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Sports photography details
Sony A68 Sports photography details
44
great zoom range (23-481mm 20.9 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
no shutter priority mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
74
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
good megapixels (24 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
provides tracking autofocus
sensor has phase detect auto focus
terrible battery pack (510 per charge)
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Travel Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Travel photography highlights
Sony A68 Travel photography highlights
72
lighter than competitors (305g)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
reasonably wide (23mm)
very long reach (481mm)
great max aperture (f)
no Timelapse mode
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
54
good megapixels (24MP)
has built in flash
lack of Timelapse recording
terrible battery pack (510 CIPA)
display is not selfie friendly
Photography Glossary

Landscape Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Landscape photography features
Sony A68 Landscape photography features
47
reasonably wide (23mm)
great max aperture (f)
bigger than average screen (4.8 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
lack of manual mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
no Timelapse mode
67
you can focus manually
switch lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
good megapixels (24MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
very good ISO range (25,600)
supports RAW formats
tiny screen (2.7")
terrible battery pack (510 CIPA)
lack of Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Vlogging advice
Sony A68 Vlogging advice
36
reasonably wide (23mm)
great max aperture (f)
touchscreen functionality
built in image stabilization (Optical)
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competitors (305g)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
no external microphone support
35
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
provides face detection focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
includes external microphone port
display is not selfie friendly
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Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G vs Sony A68 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G and Sony A68
 Samsung Galaxy Camera 4GSony SLT-A68
General Information
Company Samsung Sony
Model type Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Sony SLT-A68
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Entry-Level DSLR
Launched 2012-08-29 2015-11-06
Body design Compact Compact SLR
Sensor Information
Chip 1.4GHz Quad-Core Bionz X
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" APS-C
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 23.5 x 15.6mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 366.6mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 24MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio - 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution - 6000 x 4000
Max native ISO 3200 25600
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points - 79
Cross type focus points - 15
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens Sony/Minolta Alpha
Lens zoom range 23-481mm (20.9x) -
Amount of lenses - 143
Focal length multiplier 5.8 1.5
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Tilting
Display sizing 4.8 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of display 0 thousand dot 461 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display tech 308 ppi, HD Super Clear Touch Display -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 1,440 thousand dot
Viewfinder coverage - 100%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.57x
Features
Min shutter speed - 30 seconds
Max shutter speed - 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed - 8.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance no built-in flash 12.00 m (at ISO 100)
Flash modes no built-in flash Flash off, Auto, Fill-flash, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction, Rear sync, Wireless, High Speed sync
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Max flash sync - 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 (60i, 30p, 24p), 1440 x 1080, 640 x 480
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB none USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS BuiltIn None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 305 gr (0.67 pounds) 610 gr (1.34 pounds)
Physical dimensions 129 x 71 x 19mm (5.1" x 2.8" x 0.7") 143 x 104 x 81mm (5.6" x 4.1" x 3.2")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested 79
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 24.1
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 13.5
DXO Low light rating not tested 701
Other
Battery life - 510 shots
Form of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID - NP-FM500H
Self timer - Yes (Yes (2 or 12 sec))
Time lapse feature
Storage media micro SD/micro SDHC/micro SDXC SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo
Storage slots Single Single
Retail cost $550 $581