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Samsung Galaxy Camera vs Sony A100

Portability
90
Imaging
40
Features
55
Overall
46
Samsung Galaxy Camera front
 
Sony Alpha DSLR-A100 front
Portability
64
Imaging
49
Features
38
Overall
44

Samsung Galaxy Camera vs Sony A100 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
  • Introduced February 2013
  • Also referred to as Wi-Fi
Sony A100
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • No Video
  • Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
  • 638g - 133 x 95 x 71mm
  • Released July 2006
  • Previous Model is Konica Minolta 5D
  • Replacement is Sony A550
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Samsung Galaxy Camera vs Sony A100 Overview

Let's examine more closely at the Samsung Galaxy Camera vs Sony A100, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Entry-Level DSLR by competitors Samsung and Sony. There exists a sizeable gap between the resolutions of the Galaxy Camera (16MP) and A100 (10MP) and the Galaxy Camera (1/2.3") and A100 (APS-C) come with totally different sensor size.

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The Galaxy Camera was launched 6 years after the A100 which is quite a large gap as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras come with different body type with the Samsung Galaxy Camera being a Compact camera and the Sony A100 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before getting in to a in-depth comparison, below is a quick introduction of how the Galaxy Camera scores against the A100 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Samsung Galaxy Camera over the Sony A100

 Galaxy Camera A100 
ReleasedFebruary 2013July 2006Newer by 80 months
Display dimension4.8"2.5"Larger display (+2.3")
Display resolution922k230kClearer display (+692k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Sony A100 over the Samsung Galaxy Camera

 A100 Galaxy Camera 

Common features in the Samsung Galaxy Camera and Sony A100

 Galaxy Camera A100 
Focus manually More accurate focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen

Samsung Galaxy Camera vs Sony A100 Physical Comparison

If you're intending to travel with your camera, you have to factor in its weight and measurements. The Samsung Galaxy Camera comes with outside dimensions of 129mm x 71mm x 19mm (5.1" x 2.8" x 0.7") having a weight of 300 grams (0.66 lbs) and the Sony A100 has proportions of 133mm x 95mm x 71mm (5.2" x 3.7" x 2.8") and a weight of 638 grams (1.41 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Here is the front view dimension comparison of the Galaxy Camera vs the A100.

Samsung Galaxy Camera vs Sony A100 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Galaxy Camera and A100 is 90 and 64 respectively.

Samsung Galaxy Camera vs Sony A100 top view buttons comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera vs Sony A100 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it's difficult to see the contrast between sensor dimensions simply by looking at specifications. The pic underneath should offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the Galaxy Camera and A100.

To sum up, the two cameras posses different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The Galaxy Camera featuring a tinier sensor will make achieving shallower DOF harder and the Samsung Galaxy Camera will give you greater detail utilizing its extra 6MP. Greater resolution will also let you crop photos somewhat more aggressively. The younger Galaxy Camera is going to have an edge with regard to sensor tech.

Samsung Galaxy Camera vs Sony A100 sensor size comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera vs Sony A100 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung Galaxy Camera vs Sony A100 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera as a Portrait photography camera
Sony A100 as a Portrait photography camera
40
manual focus
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
can't use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
53
you can focus manually
nice sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW files
doesn't have liveview
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
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Street Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera Street photography highlights
Sony A100 Street photography highlights
61
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (300 grams)
no moving screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
65
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW files
screen is fixed
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Sports Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera Sports photography highlights
Sony A100 Sports photography highlights
50
amazing zoom range (23-481mm 20.9 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
49
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
sensor has phase detect auto focus
doesn't have liveview
max frames per second very slow (3.0 frames/s)
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
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Travel Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera Travel photography details
Sony A100 Travel photography details
69
lighter than competition in class (300 grams)
MP count decent (16MP)
built-in flash
pretty wide (23mm)
very long reach (481mm)
lack of Timelapse function
screen is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f2.8)
45
has built in flash
lack of Timelapse mode
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
does not contain selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Samsung Galaxy Camera
Landscape photography with Sony A100
50
manual focus
pretty wide (23mm)
big screen (4.8")
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
lack of Timelapse function
53
you can focus manually
switch lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW files
tiny screen (2.5 inch)
doesn't have liveview
low megapixels (10MP)
lack of Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera as a Vlogging camera
Sony A100 as a Vlogging camera
37
pretty wide (23mm)
touchscreen functionality
image stabilization (Optical)
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
includes microphone socket
lighter than competition in class (300g)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen is not selfie friendly
9
no video recording
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Samsung Galaxy Camera vs Sony A100 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung Galaxy Camera and Sony A100
 Samsung Galaxy CameraSony Alpha DSLR-A100
General Information
Brand Name Samsung Sony
Model Samsung Galaxy Camera Sony Alpha DSLR-A100
Also referred to as Wi-Fi -
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Entry-Level DSLR
Introduced 2013-02-19 2006-07-31
Body design Compact Compact SLR
Sensor Information
Processor 1.4GHz Quad-Core -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" APS-C
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 23.6 x 15.8mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 372.9mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 10MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio - 3:2
Highest Possible resolution 4608 x 3456 3872 x 2592
Maximum native ISO 3200 1600
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points - 9
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens Sony/Minolta Alpha
Lens focal range 23-481mm (20.9x) -
Max aperture f/2.8-5.9 -
Available lenses - 143
Focal length multiplier 5.8 1.5
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 4.8 inches 2.5 inches
Display resolution 922 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display tech 308 ppi, HD Super Clear Touch Display -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Optical (pentamirror)
Viewfinder coverage - 95%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.55x
Features
Min shutter speed 16 secs 30 secs
Max shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shutter speed - 3.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash options - Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Off
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Max flash sync - 1/160 secs
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 -
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 None
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 -
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB none USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS BuiltIn None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 300 gr (0.66 lbs) 638 gr (1.41 lbs)
Dimensions 129 x 71 x 19mm (5.1" x 2.8" x 0.7") 133 x 95 x 71mm (5.2" x 3.7" x 2.8")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested 61
DXO Color Depth score not tested 22.0
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 11.2
DXO Low light score not tested 476
Other
Battery model - NP-FM55H
Self timer - Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage media micro SD/micro SDHC/micro SDXC Compact Flash (Type I or II)
Storage slots Single Single
Pricing at release $450 $1,000