Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G vs Sony A99

Here, we will be comparing the Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G and Sony A99, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Advanced DSLR by manufacturers Samsung and Sony. There exists a significant gap between the resolutions of the Galaxy Camera 4G (16MP) and A99 (24MP) and the Galaxy Camera 4G (1/2.3") and A99 (Full frame) provide totally different sensor dimensions.

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The Galaxy Camera 4G was unveiled 3 months earlier than the A99 which means that they are 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 A99 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before diving right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a brief highlight of how the Galaxy Camera 4G grades vs the A99 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G and Sony SLT-A99. The full galleries are provided at Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Gallery and Sony A99 Gallery.

For anyone who is aiming to carry around your camera regularly, you need to consider its weight and dimensions. The Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G provides outer dimensions of 129mm x 71mm x 19mm (5.1" x 2.8" x 0.7") having a weight of 305 grams (0.67 lbs) whilst the Sony A99 has dimensions of 147mm x 111mm x 78mm (5.8" x 4.4" x 3.1") and a weight of 812 grams (1.79 lbs).

Check the Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G and Sony A99 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are using at the time. The following is a front view over all size comparison of the Galaxy Camera 4G versus the A99.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Galaxy Camera 4G and A99 is 90 and 57 respectively.

Quite often, it is very hard to visualise the difference between sensor sizes simply by checking specs. The picture underneath should offer you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the Galaxy Camera 4G and A99.

All in all, both the cameras come with different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The Galaxy Camera 4G with its tinier sensor will make getting shallower DOF more challenging and the Sony A99 will give extra detail having an extra 8MP. Higher resolution will also let you crop pictures a good deal more aggressively.