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Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G vs Sony A99

Portability
90
Imaging
39
Features
44
Overall
41
Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G front
 
Sony SLT-A99 front
Portability
57
Imaging
69
Features
88
Overall
76

Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G vs Sony A99 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
  • Introduced August 2012
Sony A99
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 25600
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
  • 812g - 147 x 111 x 78mm
  • Announced December 2012
  • Old Model is Sony A900
  • Later Model is Sony A99 II
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Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G vs Sony A99 Overview

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.

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Reasons to pick Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G over the Sony A99

 Galaxy Camera 4G A99 
Screen size4.8"3"Bigger screen (+1.8")
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Sony A99 over the Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G

 A99 Galaxy Camera 4G 
Focus manually Very exact focus
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Screen resolution1229k0kSharper screen (+1229k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies

Common features in the Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G and Sony A99

 Galaxy Camera 4G A99 
AnnouncedAugust 2012December 2012Similar generation

Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G vs Sony A99 Physical Comparison

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).

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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.

Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G vs Sony A99 size comparison

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

Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G vs Sony A99 top view buttons comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G vs Sony A99 Sensor Comparison

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.

Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G vs Sony A99 sensor size comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G vs Sony A99 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G vs Sony A99 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G as a Portrait photography camera
Sony A99 as a Portrait photography camera
30
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
lack of manual mode
no external flash support
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
81
you can focus manually
sensor resolution is decent (24MP)
great sensor size (Full frame)
comes with face detect focus
delivers RAW files
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Street Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Street photography factors
Sony A99 Street photography factors
61
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average in class (305g)
no articulating screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
75
screen can move to multiple angles
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
great sensor size (Full frame)
delivers RAW files
weather proof
good high ISO (25,600)
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Sports Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G as a Sports photography camera
Sony A99 as a Sports photography camera
44
excellent zoom range (23-481mm 20.9 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
no shutter priority
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
78
high shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor resolution is decent (24 megapixels)
great sensor size (Full frame)
comes with tracking focus
weather proof
comes with phase detect auto focus
terrible battery life (500 per charge)
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Travel Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G as a Travel photography camera
Sony A99 as a Travel photography camera
72
lighter than average in class (305g)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
reasonably wide (23mm)
great reach (481mm)
good max aperture (f)
no Time Lapse function
screen is not selfie friendly
60
weather proof
sensor resolution is decent (24 megapixels)
selfie friendly display
does not have Time Lapse mode
terrible battery life (500 CIPA)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G
Landscape photography with Sony A99
47
reasonably wide (23mm)
good max aperture (f)
screen larger than average (4.8 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
lack of manual mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
no Time Lapse function
74
you can focus manually
swap lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
pretty good screen size (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor resolution is decent (24MP)
great sensor size (Full frame)
good high ISO (25,600)
delivers RAW files
weather proof
has dual storage slots
terrible battery life (500 CIPA)
does not have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G as a Vlogging camera
Sony A99 as a Vlogging camera
36
reasonably wide (23mm)
good max aperture (f)
touchscreen enabled
has image stabilization (Optical)
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than average in class (305 grams)
screen is not selfie friendly
no external mic jack
76
selfie friendly display
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
comes with face detect focus
high video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
does have mic jack
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Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G vs Sony A99 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G and Sony A99
 Samsung Galaxy Camera 4GSony SLT-A99
General Information
Company Samsung Sony
Model Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Sony SLT-A99
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Advanced DSLR
Introduced 2012-08-29 2012-12-12
Body design Compact Mid-size SLR
Sensor Information
Processor Chip 1.4GHz Quad-Core Bionz
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" Full frame
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 35.8 x 23.8mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 852.0mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 24 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio - 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution - 6000 x 4000
Maximum native ISO 3200 25600
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points - 19
Cross focus points - 11
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens Sony/Minolta Alpha
Lens focal range 23-481mm (20.9x) -
Total lenses - 143
Crop factor 5.8 1
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fully Articulated
Screen sizing 4.8 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 0 thousand dot 1,229 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen technology 308 ppi, HD Super Clear Touch Display TFT Xtra Fine color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 2,359 thousand dot
Viewfinder coverage - 100%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.71x
Features
Minimum shutter speed - 30 seconds
Fastest shutter speed - 1/8000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed - 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range no built-in flash no built-in flash
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
White balance bracketing
Fastest flash sync - 1/250 seconds
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)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB none USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS BuiltIn BuiltIn
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 305 grams (0.67 pounds) 812 grams (1.79 pounds)
Physical dimensions 129 x 71 x 19mm (5.1" x 2.8" x 0.7") 147 x 111 x 78mm (5.8" x 4.4" x 3.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested 89
DXO Color Depth score not tested 25.0
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 14.0
DXO Low light score not tested 1555
Other
Battery life - 500 photographs
Battery format - Battery Pack
Battery model - NP-FM500H
Self timer - Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage micro SD/micro SDHC/micro SDXC Memory Stick PRO Duo/Pro-HG Duo; SD, SDHC and SDXC
Storage slots One Two
Pricing at release $550 $1,998