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Samsung Galaxy Camera vs Sony A200

Portability
90
Imaging
40
Features
55
Overall
46
Samsung Galaxy Camera front
 
Sony Alpha DSLR-A200 front
Portability
66
Imaging
49
Features
38
Overall
44

Samsung Galaxy Camera vs Sony A200 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
  • Additionally Known as Wi-Fi
Sony A200
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • No Video
  • Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
  • 572g - 131 x 99 x 71mm
  • Released July 2008
  • Replacement is Sony A230
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Samsung Galaxy Camera vs Sony A200 Overview

Its time to take a more detailed look at the Samsung Galaxy Camera versus Sony A200, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR by competitors Samsung and Sony. There is a noticeable difference among the image resolutions of the Galaxy Camera (16MP) and A200 (10MP) and the Galaxy Camera (1/2.3") and A200 (APS-C) enjoy totally different sensor dimensions.

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The Galaxy Camera was unveiled 4 years after the A200 which is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras come with different body type with the Samsung Galaxy Camera being a Compact camera and the Sony A200 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before diving straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a simple introduction of how the Galaxy Camera scores vs the A200 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Samsung Galaxy Camera over the Sony A200

 Galaxy Camera A200 
ReleasedFebruary 2013July 2008Newer by 56 months
Screen dimension4.8"2.7"Bigger screen (+2.1")
Screen resolution922k230kSharper screen (+692k dot)
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Sony A200 over the Samsung Galaxy Camera

 A200 Galaxy Camera 

Common features in the Samsung Galaxy Camera and Sony A200

 Galaxy Camera A200 
Focus manually Dial exact focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen

Samsung Galaxy Camera vs Sony A200 Physical Comparison

If you're looking to travel with your camera regularly, you have to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Samsung Galaxy Camera provides outer dimensions 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 A200 has dimensions of 131mm x 99mm x 71mm (5.2" x 3.9" x 2.8") and a weight of 572 grams (1.26 lbs).

Contrast the Samsung Galaxy Camera versus Sony A200 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you select at that moment. The following is the front view overall size comparison of the Galaxy Camera compared to the A200.

Samsung Galaxy Camera vs Sony A200 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the Galaxy Camera and A200 is 90 and 66 respectively.

Samsung Galaxy Camera vs Sony A200 top view buttons comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera vs Sony A200 Sensor Comparison

Often, it can be hard to envision the difference in sensor dimensions simply by going through a spec sheet. The image below might give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the Galaxy Camera and A200.

As you can see, both of the cameras have got different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The Galaxy Camera with its smaller sensor will make achieving bokeh more difficult and the Samsung Galaxy Camera will show more detail having an extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop photographs much more aggressively. The more modern Galaxy Camera will have an advantage with regard to sensor innovation.

Samsung Galaxy Camera vs Sony A200 sensor size comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera vs Sony A200 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung Galaxy Camera vs Sony A200 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera Portrait photography info
Sony A200 Portrait photography info
40
focusing manually
MP count good (16MP)
cannot use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
53
you can focus manually
good sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
does not have liveview
low resolution (10 megapixels)
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Street Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera Street photography features
Sony A200 Street photography features
61
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors (300g)
no moving screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
65
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
good sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
screen does not articulate
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Sports Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera as a Sports photography camera
Sony A200 as a Sports photography camera
50
great zoom range (23-481mm 20.9 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
49
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
good sensor size (APS-C)
supports phase detect autofocus
does not have liveview
slow frames per second (3.0 frames per second)
low resolution (10 megapixels)
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Samsung Galaxy Camera
Travel photography with Sony A200
69
lighter than competitors (300 grams)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
decently wide (23mm)
great zoom (481mm)
missing Timelapse mode
display isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f2.8)
46
has built in flash
lack of Timelapse function
low resolution (10MP)
does not posses selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Samsung Galaxy Camera
Landscape photography with Sony A200
50
focusing manually
decently wide (23mm)
bigger than average screen (4.8 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16MP)
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
missing Timelapse mode
53
you can focus manually
interchangeable lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
good sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
does not have liveview
low resolution (10 megapixels)
lack of Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Samsung Galaxy Camera
Vlogging with Sony A200
37
decently wide (23mm)
has touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
comes with microphone port
lighter than competitors (300 grams)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
display isn't selfie friendly
9
lack of video recording
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Samsung Galaxy Camera vs Sony A200 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung Galaxy Camera and Sony A200
 Samsung Galaxy CameraSony Alpha DSLR-A200
General Information
Company Samsung Sony
Model type Samsung Galaxy Camera Sony Alpha DSLR-A200
Otherwise known as Wi-Fi -
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Entry-Level DSLR
Introduced 2013-02-19 2008-07-17
Physical type Compact Compact SLR
Sensor Information
Chip 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 alias filter
Peak resolution 4608 x 3456 3872 x 2592
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points - 9
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens Sony/Minolta Alpha
Lens zoom range 23-481mm (20.9x) -
Max aperture f/2.8-5.9 -
Amount of lenses - 143
Crop factor 5.8 1.5
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 4.8" 2.7"
Resolution of display 922k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display tech 308 ppi, HD Super Clear Touch Display -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Optical (pentamirror)
Viewfinder coverage - 95 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.55x
Features
Min shutter speed 16 seconds 30 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate - 3.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance - 12.00 m (at ISO 100)
Flash modes - Auto, Red-Eye, Slow, Red-Eye Slow, Rear curtain, wireless
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 -
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 None
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 -
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
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 300 gr (0.66 pounds) 572 gr (1.26 pounds)
Dimensions 129 x 71 x 19mm (5.1" x 2.8" x 0.7") 131 x 99 x 71mm (5.2" x 3.9" x 2.8")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested 63
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 22.3
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 11.3
DXO Low light rating not tested 521
Other
Self timer - Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage micro SD/micro SDHC/micro SDXC Compact Flash
Card slots Single Single
Cost at release $450 $100