Samsung Galaxy Camera vs Sony A100

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.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Samsung Galaxy Camera and Sony Alpha DSLR-A100. The complete galleries are viewable at Samsung Galaxy Camera Gallery and Sony A100 Gallery.

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.

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

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.