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Samsung Galaxy Camera vs Sony A7c

Portability
90
Imaging
40
Features
55
Overall
46
Samsung Galaxy Camera front
 
Sony Alpha A7c front
Portability
78
Imaging
76
Features
88
Overall
80

Samsung Galaxy Camera vs Sony A7c 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
  • Announced February 2013
  • Additionally referred to as Wi-Fi
Sony A7c
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 51200 (Expand to 204800)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 509g - 124 x 71 x 60mm
  • Released September 2020
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Samsung Galaxy Camera vs Sony A7c Overview

Here, we will be evaluating the Samsung Galaxy Camera and Sony A7c, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Advanced Mirrorless by brands Samsung and Sony. There is a considerable difference among the image resolutions of the Galaxy Camera (16MP) and A7c (24MP) and the Galaxy Camera (1/2.3") and A7c (Full frame) boast different sensor sizing.

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The Galaxy Camera was announced 8 years prior to the A7c and that is a fairly large difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the Samsung Galaxy Camera being a Compact camera and the Sony A7c being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before diving straight to a full comparison, here is a short view of how the Galaxy Camera scores versus the A7c in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Samsung Galaxy Camera over the Sony A7c

 Galaxy Camera A7c 
Screen size4.8"3"Bigger screen (+1.8")

Reasons to pick Sony A7c over the Samsung Galaxy Camera

 A7c Galaxy Camera 
ReleasedSeptember 2020February 2013Fresher by 92 months
Screen typeFully articulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Selfie screen Take selfies

Common features in the Samsung Galaxy Camera and Sony A7c

 Galaxy Camera A7c 
Manual focus More precise focus
Screen resolution922k922kThe same screen resolution
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Samsung Galaxy Camera vs Sony A7c Physical Comparison

If you are planning to carry your camera regularly, you'll need to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Samsung Galaxy Camera features exterior measurements of 129mm x 71mm x 19mm (5.1" x 2.8" x 0.7") with a weight of 300 grams (0.66 lbs) whilst the Sony A7c has dimensions of 124mm x 71mm x 60mm (4.9" x 2.8" x 2.4") having a weight of 509 grams (1.12 lbs).

Check out the Samsung Galaxy Camera and Sony A7c in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are utilising at that time. The following is a front view size comparison of the Galaxy Camera vs the A7c.

Samsung Galaxy Camera vs Sony A7c size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the Galaxy Camera and A7c is 90 and 78 respectively.

Samsung Galaxy Camera vs Sony A7c top view buttons comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera vs Sony A7c Sensor Comparison

Often, it is tough to visualize the contrast in sensor sizing merely by seeing a spec sheet. The photograph below will help give you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the Galaxy Camera and A7c.

As you can see, both of those cameras come with different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The Galaxy Camera using its smaller sensor is going to make achieving shallow DOF trickier and the Sony A7c will show greater detail with its extra 8MP. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop pictures a good deal more aggressively. The older Galaxy Camera will be behind when it comes to sensor technology.

Samsung Galaxy Camera vs Sony A7c sensor size comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera vs Sony A7c Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung Galaxy Camera vs Sony A7c Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Samsung Galaxy Camera
Portrait photography with Sony A7c
40
manual focus
MP count decent (16MP)
cannot use external flash
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
78
has manual focus
megapixel count good (24MP)
large sensor size (Full frame)
includes face detect focus
delivers RAW files
external flash not possible
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Samsung Galaxy Camera
Street photography with Sony A7c
61
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average in class (300 grams)
no moving screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
85
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
large sensor size (Full frame)
delivers RAW files
has focus by touch
environment proofing
above average high ISO (51,200)
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Sports Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera Sports photography factors
Sony A7c Sports photography factors
50
long zoom range (23-481mm 20.9 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
88
quiet shooting (1/8,000s)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
megapixel count good (24 megapixels)
large sensor size (Full frame)
includes tracking focus
environment proofing
good battery life (740 per charge)
has phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera Travel photography highlights
Sony A7c Travel photography highlights
69
lighter than average in class (300 grams)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
really wide (23mm)
very long reach (481mm)
does not have Time Lapse mode
does not contain selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
86
good battery life (740 per charge)
environment proofing
has bluetooth
has focus by touch
megapixel count good (24MP)
screen is selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera Landscape photography advice
Sony A7c Landscape photography advice
50
manual focus
really wide (23mm)
big screen (4.8")
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
does not have Time Lapse mode
88
has manual focus
switch lenses (Sony E mount)
pretty good screen size (3")
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
megapixel count good (24MP)
large sensor size (Full frame)
above average high ISO (51,200)
delivers RAW files
environment proofing
good battery life (740 shots)
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera Vlogging info
Sony A7c Vlogging info
37
really wide (23mm)
touch screen
has image stabilization (Optical)
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
does have mic port
lighter than average in class (300 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
86
screen is selfie friendly
has touchscreen
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
includes face detect focus
great video quality (3840 x 2160 resolution)
has mic socket
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Samsung Galaxy Camera vs Sony A7c Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung Galaxy Camera and Sony A7c
 Samsung Galaxy CameraSony Alpha A7c
General Information
Company Samsung Sony
Model Samsung Galaxy Camera Sony Alpha A7c
Also referred to as Wi-Fi -
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Advanced Mirrorless
Announced 2013-02-19 2020-09-14
Physical type Compact Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor 1.4GHz Quad-Core -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" Full frame
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 35.8 x 23.8mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 852.0mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 24 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio - 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4608 x 3456 6000 x 4000
Max native ISO 3200 51200
Max enhanced ISO - 204800
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW format
Minimum enhanced ISO - 50
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points - 693
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens Sony E
Lens focal range 23-481mm (20.9x) -
Highest aperture f/2.8-5.9 -
Available lenses - 122
Focal length multiplier 5.8 1
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fully articulated
Display diagonal 4.8" 3"
Resolution of display 922k dots 922k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display technology 308 ppi, HD Super Clear Touch Display -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 2,360k dots
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.59x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 16s 30s
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/4000s
Fastest quiet shutter speed - 1/8000s
Continuous shutter rate - 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range - no built-in flash
Flash options - no built-in flash
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM
Max video resolution 1920x1080 3840x2160
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, XAVC S, H.264
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB none USB 3.2 Gen 1 (5 GBit/sec)
GPS BuiltIn None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 300g (0.66 pounds) 509g (1.12 pounds)
Physical dimensions 129 x 71 x 19mm (5.1" x 2.8" x 0.7") 124 x 71 x 60mm (4.9" x 2.8" x 2.4")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life - 740 photographs
Type of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model - NP-FZ100
Self timer - Yes (2 or 10 sec; continuous (3 or 5 exposures))
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage micro SD/micro SDHC/micro SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-II supported)
Card slots Single Single
Retail cost $450 $1,800