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Samsung Galaxy Camera vs Sony A9 II

Portability
90
Imaging
40
Features
55
Overall
46
Samsung Galaxy Camera front
 
Sony Alpha A9 Mark II front
Portability
62
Imaging
75
Features
93
Overall
82

Samsung Galaxy Camera vs Sony A9 II 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
  • Launched February 2013
  • Also referred to as Wi-Fi
Sony A9 II
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 51200 (Bump to 204800)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 678g - 129 x 96 x 76mm
  • Announced October 2019
  • Replaced the Sony A9
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Samsung Galaxy Camera vs Sony A9 II Overview

Its time to examine more closely at the Samsung Galaxy Camera versus Sony A9 II, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Pro Mirrorless by manufacturers Samsung and Sony. There exists a large gap between the sensor resolutions of the Galaxy Camera (16MP) and A9 II (24MP) and the Galaxy Camera (1/2.3") and A9 II (Full frame) enjoy totally different sensor measurements.

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The Galaxy Camera was announced 7 years prior to the A9 II which is quite a serious difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Samsung Galaxy Camera being a Compact camera and the Sony A9 II being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before diving in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a short overview of how the Galaxy Camera scores vs the A9 II in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Samsung Galaxy Camera over the Sony A9 II

 Galaxy Camera A9 II 
Display sizing4.8"3"Larger display (+1.8")

Reasons to pick Sony A9 II over the Samsung Galaxy Camera

 A9 II Galaxy Camera 
AnnouncedOctober 2019February 2013More modern by 80 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display resolution1440k922kCrisper display (+518k dot)

Common features in the Samsung Galaxy Camera and Sony A9 II

 Galaxy Camera A9 II 
Manually focus Very accurate focus
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch display Easily navigate

Samsung Galaxy Camera vs Sony A9 II Physical Comparison

When you are intending to carry around your camera frequently, you are going to need to factor its weight and volume. The Samsung Galaxy Camera provides physical measurements of 129mm x 71mm x 19mm (5.1" x 2.8" x 0.7") and a weight of 300 grams (0.66 lbs) whilst the Sony A9 II has sizing of 129mm x 96mm x 76mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 3.0") along with a weight of 678 grams (1.49 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Underneath is the front view over all size comparison of the Galaxy Camera against the A9 II.

Samsung Galaxy Camera vs Sony A9 II size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Galaxy Camera and A9 II is 90 and 62 respectively.

Samsung Galaxy Camera vs Sony A9 II top view buttons comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera vs Sony A9 II Sensor Comparison

Typically, it can be hard to envision the difference between sensor sizes only by reading through technical specs. The image below might give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the Galaxy Camera and A9 II.

As you have seen, both of these cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The Galaxy Camera using its tinier sensor will make achieving shallow DOF harder and the Sony A9 II will give you greater detail with its extra 8 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also help you crop images far more aggressively. The more aged Galaxy Camera is going to be behind when it comes to sensor tech.

Samsung Galaxy Camera vs Sony A9 II sensor size comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera vs Sony A9 II Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung Galaxy Camera vs Sony A9 II Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Samsung Galaxy Camera
Portrait photography with Sony A9 II
40
manual focus
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
external flash not possible
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
85
you can focus manually
good resolution (24MP)
big sensor size (Full frame)
offers face detect focus
delivers RAW files
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Street Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera Street photography info
Sony A9 II Street photography info
61
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (300g)
screen is fixed
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
78
tilting screen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
big sensor size (Full frame)
delivers RAW files
offers focus by touch
environment proof
very good ISO range (51,200)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Samsung Galaxy Camera
Sports photography with Sony A9 II
50
excellent zoom range (23-481mm 20.9 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
87
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000 seconds)
quiet mode (1/32,000 seconds)
fast continuous shooting (20.0 frames per second)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
good resolution (24 megapixels)
big sensor size (Full frame)
offers tracking focus
environment proof
great battery life (690 shots)
sensor has phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Samsung Galaxy Camera
Travel photography with Sony A9 II
69
lighter than competition (300 grams)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
really wide (23mm)
great reach (481mm)
lack of Timelapse function
screen is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
73
great battery life (690 CIPA)
environment proof
has bluetooth
offers focus by touch
good resolution (24MP)
does not feature selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera as a Landscape photography camera
Sony A9 II as a Landscape photography camera
50
manual focus
really wide (23mm)
big screen (4.8")
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
lack of Timelapse function
86
you can focus manually
interchangeable lenses (Sony E mount)
good sized screen (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
good resolution (24MP)
big sensor size (Full frame)
very good ISO range (51,200)
delivers RAW files
environment proof
great battery life (690 CIPA)
has double storage slots
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera as a Vlogging camera
Sony A9 II as a Vlogging camera
37
really wide (23mm)
has touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
good video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
does have microphone jack
lighter than competition (300 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is not selfie friendly
36
touchscreen enabled
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
offers face detect focus
high quality video (3840 x 2160 pxls)
includes microphone port
does not feature selfie friendly display
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Samsung Galaxy Camera vs Sony A9 II Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung Galaxy Camera and Sony A9 II
 Samsung Galaxy CameraSony Alpha A9 Mark II
General Information
Company Samsung Sony
Model Samsung Galaxy Camera Sony Alpha A9 Mark II
Also called as Wi-Fi -
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Pro Mirrorless
Launched 2013-02-19 2019-10-03
Body design Compact SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor 1.4GHz Quad-Core BIONZ X
Sensor type BSI-CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" Full frame
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 35.6 x 23.8mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 847.3mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 24 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio - 3:2
Highest Possible resolution 4608 x 3456 6000 x 4000
Maximum native ISO 3200 51200
Maximum enhanced ISO - 204800
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW pictures
Min enhanced ISO - 50
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points - 693
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens Sony E
Lens focal range 23-481mm (20.9x) -
Max aperture f/2.8-5.9 -
Available lenses - 121
Focal length multiplier 5.8 1
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Tilting
Display sizing 4.8" 3"
Resolution of display 922 thousand dot 1,440 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display tech 308 ppi, HD Super Clear Touch Display -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 3,686 thousand dot
Viewfinder coverage - 100%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.78x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 16 secs 30 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/8000 secs
Fastest quiet shutter speed - 1/32000 secs
Continuous shutter speed - 20.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range - no built-in flash
Flash settings - Flash off, Autoflash, Fill-flash, Slow Sync., Rear Sync., Red-eye reduction, Wireless, Hi-speed sync
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 3840x2160
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB none USB 3.1 Gen 1 (5 GBit/sec)
GPS BuiltIn None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 300 gr (0.66 lb) 678 gr (1.49 lb)
Dimensions 129 x 71 x 19mm (5.1" x 2.8" x 0.7") 129 x 96 x 76mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 3.0")
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 - 690 pictures
Type of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model - NP-FZ100
Self timer - Yes (2, 5, 10 secs + continuous, 3 or 5 frames)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage micro SD/micro SDHC/micro SDXC Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC slots (UHS-II compatible)
Storage slots 1 Dual
Retail price $450 $4,498