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Samsung Galaxy Camera vs Sony A7S

Portability
90
Imaging
40
Features
55
Overall
46
Samsung Galaxy Camera front
 
Sony Alpha A7S front
Portability
77
Imaging
60
Features
73
Overall
65

Samsung Galaxy Camera vs Sony A7S Key Specs

Samsung Galaxy Camera
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 4.8" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 23-481mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 300g - 129 x 71 x 19mm
  • Released February 2013
  • Additionally Known as Wi-Fi
Sony A7S
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 409600
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 489g - 127 x 94 x 48mm
  • Introduced April 2014
  • New Model is Sony A7S II
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Samsung Galaxy Camera vs Sony A7S Overview

Lets look a bit more in depth at the Samsung Galaxy Camera versus Sony A7S, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Pro Mirrorless by manufacturers Samsung and Sony. There exists a significant gap among the sensor resolutions of the Galaxy Camera (16MP) and A7S (12MP) and the Galaxy Camera (1/2.3") and A7S (Full frame) feature totally different sensor size.

Photography Glossary

The Galaxy Camera was manufactured 13 months before the A7S which makes the cameras a generation apart from one another. Each of the cameras come with different body type with the Samsung Galaxy Camera being a Compact camera and the Sony A7S being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before getting through a full comparison, below is a concise summary of how the Galaxy Camera matches up against the A7S when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Samsung Galaxy Camera over the Sony A7S

 Galaxy Camera A7S 
Screen dimension4.8"3"Bigger screen (+1.8")
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Sony A7S over the Samsung Galaxy Camera

 A7S Galaxy Camera 
IntroducedApril 2014February 2013Fresher by 13 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen resolution1230k922kCrisper screen (+308k dot)

Common features in the Samsung Galaxy Camera and Sony A7S

 Galaxy Camera A7S 
Focus manually More precise focusing
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen

Samsung Galaxy Camera vs Sony A7S Physical Comparison

For anyone who is planning to carry your camera regularly, you'll need to factor in its weight and proportions. The Samsung Galaxy Camera has physical dimensions of 129mm x 71mm x 19mm (5.1" x 2.8" x 0.7") with a weight of 300 grams (0.66 lbs) and the Sony A7S has measurements of 127mm x 94mm x 48mm (5.0" x 3.7" x 1.9") accompanied by a weight of 489 grams (1.08 lbs).

Take a look at the Samsung Galaxy Camera versus Sony A7S in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you use at the time. The following is the front view proportions comparison of the Galaxy Camera compared to the A7S.

Samsung Galaxy Camera vs Sony A7S size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Galaxy Camera and A7S is 90 and 77 respectively.

Samsung Galaxy Camera vs Sony A7S top view buttons comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera vs Sony A7S Sensor Comparison

Quite often, its hard to envision the gap in sensor sizing simply by researching specifications. The photograph here will help provide you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the Galaxy Camera and A7S.

Plainly, both of these cameras have got different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The Galaxy Camera featuring a smaller sensor will make shooting bokeh harder and the Samsung Galaxy Camera will result in greater detail due to its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop pictures much more aggressively. The older Galaxy Camera will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.

Samsung Galaxy Camera vs Sony A7S sensor size comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera vs Sony A7S Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung Galaxy Camera vs Sony A7S Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera Portrait photography details
Sony A7S Portrait photography details
40
you can focus manually
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
no external flash support
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
68
focusing manually
big sensor size (Full frame)
supports face detection focusing
exports RAW formats
megapixel count low (12MP)
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Street Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera Street photography information
Sony A7S Street photography information
61
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others in class (300 grams)
no moving screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
76
screen tilts up and down
big sensor size (Full frame)
exports RAW formats
environment sealing
lighter than competition in class (489 grams)
above average high ISO (409,600)
does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Samsung Galaxy Camera
Sports photography with Sony A7S
50
excellent zoom range (23-481mm 20.9 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
52
high shutter speed (1/8,000s)
big sensor size (Full frame)
supports tracking autofocus
environment sealing
very slow continuous shooting (5.0 frames/s)
does not have image stabilization
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
bad battery power (360 shots)
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera Travel photography advice
Sony A7S Travel photography advice
69
lighter than others in class (300g)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
rather wide (23mm)
very long zoom (481mm)
missing Time Lapse recording
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f2.8)
58
lighter than competition in class (489 grams)
environment sealing
bad battery power (360 CIPA)
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera Landscape photography factors
Sony A7S Landscape photography factors
50
you can focus manually
rather wide (23mm)
lovely big screen (4.8")
image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
missing Time Lapse recording
66
focusing manually
switch lenses (Sony E mount)
screen size is good (3 inches)
big sensor size (Full frame)
above average high ISO (409,600)
exports RAW formats
environment sealing
does not have image stabilization
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
bad battery power (360 CIPA)
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera Vlogging factors
Sony A7S Vlogging factors
37
rather wide (23mm)
has touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
includes mic jack
lighter than others in class (300 grams)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen isn't selfie friendly
34
supports face detection focusing
video res high (3840 x 2160 pxls)
has external mic socket
lighter than competition in class (489g)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
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Samsung Galaxy Camera vs Sony A7S Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung Galaxy Camera and Sony A7S
 Samsung Galaxy CameraSony Alpha A7S
General Information
Manufacturer Samsung Sony
Model type Samsung Galaxy Camera Sony Alpha A7S
Also referred to as Wi-Fi -
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Pro Mirrorless
Released 2013-02-19 2014-04-06
Physical type Compact SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Powered by 1.4GHz Quad-Core Bionz X
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" Full frame
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 35.8 x 23.9mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 855.6mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio - 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 4608 x 3456 4240 x 2832
Max native ISO 3200 409600
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points - 25
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens Sony E
Lens zoom range 23-481mm (20.9x) -
Maximum aperture f/2.8-5.9 -
Number of lenses - 121
Focal length multiplier 5.8 1
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Tilting
Display diagonal 4.8 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 922k dots 1,230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display technology 308 ppi, HD Super Clear Touch Display -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 2,359k dots
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.71x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 16 seconds 30 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/8000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate - 5.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance - no built-in flash
Flash options - no built-in flash
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 3840 x 2160, XAVC S 1080 60p(50Mbps), 30p (50Mbps), 24p (50Mbps). 720 120p (50Mbps). AVCHD 60p (28Mbps), 60i (24Mbps/17Mbps), 24p (24Mbps/17Mbps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 3840x2160
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB none USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS BuiltIn None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 300 grams (0.66 lb) 489 grams (1.08 lb)
Dimensions 129 x 71 x 19mm (5.1" x 2.8" x 0.7") 127 x 94 x 48mm (5.0" x 3.7" x 1.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested 87
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 23.9
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 13.2
DXO Low light rating not tested 3702
Other
Battery life - 360 shots
Battery type - Battery Pack
Battery ID - NP-FW50
Self timer - Yes (2 or 10 sec; continuous (3 or 5 exposures))
Time lapse shooting With downloadable app
Type of storage micro SD/micro SDHC/micro SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo
Card slots Single Single
Retail cost $450 $1,998