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Samsung Galaxy Camera vs Sony A7S II

Portability
90
Imaging
40
Features
55
Overall
46
Samsung Galaxy Camera front
 
Sony Alpha A7S II front
Portability
68
Imaging
61
Features
76
Overall
67

Samsung Galaxy Camera vs Sony A7S II Key Specs

Samsung Galaxy Camera
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 4.8" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 23-481mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 300g - 129 x 71 x 19mm
  • Launched February 2013
  • Additionally Known as Wi-Fi
Sony A7S II
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 102400 (Push to 409600)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 627g - 127 x 96 x 60mm
  • Launched October 2015
  • Succeeded the Sony A7S
  • Updated by Sony A7S III
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Samsung Galaxy Camera vs Sony A7S II Overview

In this article, we are looking at the Samsung Galaxy Camera versus Sony A7S II, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Pro Mirrorless by companies Samsung and Sony. There is a noticeable difference among the sensor resolutions of the Galaxy Camera (16MP) and A7S II (12MP) and the Galaxy Camera (1/2.3") and A7S II (Full frame) enjoy different sensor sizing.

Photography Glossary

The Galaxy Camera was revealed 3 years before the A7S II which is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Samsung Galaxy Camera being a Compact camera and the Sony A7S II being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving straight into a detailed comparison, below is a brief overview of how the Galaxy Camera matches up vs the A7S II when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Samsung Galaxy Camera over the Sony A7S II

 Galaxy Camera A7S II 
Display sizing4.8"3"Larger display (+1.8")
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Sony A7S II over the Samsung Galaxy Camera

 A7S II Galaxy Camera 
LaunchedOctober 2015February 2013Newer by 32 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display resolution1229k922kClearer display (+307k dot)

Common features in the Samsung Galaxy Camera and Sony A7S II

 Galaxy Camera A7S II 
Focus manually Very accurate focus
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen

Samsung Galaxy Camera vs Sony A7S II Physical Comparison

For anyone who is looking to travel with your camera frequently, you need to factor its weight and volume. The Samsung Galaxy Camera offers outer measurements 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 II has sizing of 127mm x 96mm x 60mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.4") having a weight of 627 grams (1.38 lbs).

Analyze the Samsung Galaxy Camera versus Sony A7S II in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you select at that moment. Below is the front view size comparison of the Galaxy Camera vs the A7S II.

Samsung Galaxy Camera vs Sony A7S II size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the Galaxy Camera and A7S II is 90 and 68 respectively.

Samsung Galaxy Camera vs Sony A7S II top view buttons comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera vs Sony A7S II Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is very hard to imagine the difference in sensor dimensions only by going through technical specs. The image below will help provide you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the Galaxy Camera and A7S II.

As you have seen, both cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The Galaxy Camera having a smaller sensor is going to make achieving bokeh more difficult and the Samsung Galaxy Camera will show extra detail because of its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also help you crop photos a little more aggressively. The more aged Galaxy Camera will be behind when it comes to sensor technology.

Samsung Galaxy Camera vs Sony A7S II sensor size comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera vs Sony A7S II Screen and ViewFinder

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

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Samsung Galaxy Camera
Portrait photography with Sony A7S II
40
manual focus
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
cannot use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
68
has manual focus
sensor size is great (Full frame)
has face detect focusing
supports RAW formats
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
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Street Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera Street photography advice
Sony A7S II Street photography advice
61
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (300 grams)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
78
tilting screen
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
supports RAW formats
weather proof
great ISO range (102,400)
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Sports Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera Sports photography info
Sony A7S II Sports photography info
50
great zoom range (23-481mm 20.9 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
58
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000 seconds)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
has tracking focus
weather proof
painfully slow continuous shooting (5.0 fps)
low megapixels (12MP)
low battery pack (370 CIPA)
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera Travel photography features
Sony A7S II Travel photography features
69
lighter than competition (300 grams)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (23mm)
long reach (481mm)
missing Timelapse function
does not contain selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
49
weather proof
low battery pack (370 CIPA)
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera Landscape photography information
Sony A7S II Landscape photography information
50
manual focus
reasonably wide (23mm)
very good size screen (4.8 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
missing Timelapse function
71
has manual focus
change lenses (Sony E mount)
decent sized screen (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
great ISO range (102,400)
supports RAW formats
weather proof
low megapixels (12MP)
low battery pack (370 CIPA)
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera as a Vlogging camera
Sony A7S II as a Vlogging camera
37
reasonably wide (23mm)
touchscreen functionality
image stabilization (Optical)
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
has external microphone port
lighter than competition (300g)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
35
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
has face detect focusing
high video quality (3840 x 2160 pxls)
comes with mic support
screen is not selfie friendly
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Samsung Galaxy Camera vs Sony A7S II Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung Galaxy Camera and Sony A7S II
 Samsung Galaxy CameraSony Alpha A7S II
General Information
Manufacturer Samsung Sony
Model type Samsung Galaxy Camera Sony Alpha A7S II
Also Known as Wi-Fi -
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Pro Mirrorless
Launched 2013-02-19 2015-10-12
Physical type Compact SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor 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 35.6 x 23.8mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 847.3mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio - 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4608 x 3456 4240 x 2832
Maximum native ISO 3200 102400
Maximum enhanced ISO - 409600
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW files
Lowest enhanced ISO - 50
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points - 169
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens Sony E
Lens zoom range 23-481mm (20.9x) -
Highest aperture f/2.8-5.9 -
Available lenses - 121
Crop factor 5.8 1
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Tilting
Screen sizing 4.8 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 922k dots 1,229k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen technology 308 ppi, HD Super Clear Touch Display -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 2,359k dots
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.78x
Features
Min shutter speed 16 secs 30 secs
Max shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/8000 secs
Continuous shutter rate - 5.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance - no built-in flash
Flash options - no built-in flash
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 4K (3840 x 2160 @ 30p/24p [60-100Mbps]), Full HD (1920 x 1080 @ 120p/60p/60i/30p/24p [50-100Mbps]), 720p (30p [16Mbps])
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 3840x2160
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB none USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS BuiltIn None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 300g (0.66 pounds) 627g (1.38 pounds)
Dimensions 129 x 71 x 19mm (5.1" x 2.8" x 0.7") 127 x 96 x 60mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.4")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested 85
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 23.6
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 13.3
DXO Low light rating not tested 2993
Other
Battery life - 370 photos
Style of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID - NP-FW50
Self timer - Yes (2 or 10 sec; continuous (3 or 5 exposures))
Time lapse recording 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 1 1
Launch pricing $450 $2,767