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Samsung Galaxy Camera vs Sony A230

Portability
90
Imaging
40
Features
55
Overall
46
Samsung Galaxy Camera front
 
Sony Alpha DSLR-A230 front
Portability
69
Imaging
50
Features
40
Overall
46

Samsung Galaxy Camera vs Sony A230 Key Specs

Samsung Galaxy Camera
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 4.8" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 23-481mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 300g - 129 x 71 x 19mm
  • Released February 2013
  • Additionally referred to as Wi-Fi
Sony A230
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • No Video
  • Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
  • 490g - 128 x 97 x 68mm
  • Announced May 2009
  • Succeeded the Sony A200
  • Successor is Sony A290
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Samsung Galaxy Camera vs Sony A230 Overview

The following is a extensive overview of the Samsung Galaxy Camera and Sony A230, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR by manufacturers Samsung and Sony. There is a huge difference between the resolutions of the Galaxy Camera (16MP) and A230 (10MP) and the Galaxy Camera (1/2.3") and A230 (APS-C) posses different sensor sizes.

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The Galaxy Camera was brought out 3 years after the A230 which is quite a significant gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the Samsung Galaxy Camera being a Compact camera and the Sony A230 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before getting right into a in depth comparison, here is a quick overview of how the Galaxy Camera grades versus the A230 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Samsung Galaxy Camera over the Sony A230

 Galaxy Camera A230 
AnnouncedFebruary 2013May 2009Newer by 46 months
Screen size4.8"2.7"Bigger screen (+2.1")
Screen resolution922k230kClearer screen (+692k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Sony A230 over the Samsung Galaxy Camera

 A230 Galaxy Camera 

Common features in the Samsung Galaxy Camera and Sony A230

 Galaxy Camera A230 
Manual focus More accurate focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen

Samsung Galaxy Camera vs Sony A230 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is going to travel with your camera regularly, you have to take into account its weight and size. The Samsung Galaxy Camera has exterior dimensions 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 A230 has specifications of 128mm x 97mm x 68mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.7") and a weight of 490 grams (1.08 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are utilising during that time. Here is a front view dimension comparison of the Galaxy Camera versus the A230.

Samsung Galaxy Camera vs Sony A230 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability score of the Galaxy Camera and A230 is 90 and 69 respectively.

Samsung Galaxy Camera vs Sony A230 top view buttons comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera vs Sony A230 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it's difficult to visualize the difference between sensor dimensions purely by looking at specifications. The image below will provide you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the Galaxy Camera and A230.

Plainly, both of those cameras come with different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The Galaxy Camera featuring a tinier sensor is going to make getting shallower depth of field more challenging and the Samsung Galaxy Camera will give you more detail having its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop photographs a good deal more aggressively. The newer Galaxy Camera should have an edge in sensor tech.

Samsung Galaxy Camera vs Sony A230 sensor size comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera vs Sony A230 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung Galaxy Camera vs Sony A230 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Samsung Galaxy Camera
Portrait photography with Sony A230
40
you can focus manually
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
can't use external flash
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
54
manual focus
decent sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
no liveview
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
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Street Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera Street photography details
Sony A230 Street photography details
61
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average in class (300 grams)
screen does not articulate
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
67
image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
fixed screen
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Samsung Galaxy Camera
Sports photography with Sony A230
50
great zoom range (23-481mm 20.9 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
46
image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
supports phase detect autofocus
no liveview
very slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames/s)
sensor resolution low (10MP)
bad battery life (230 per charge)
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Travel Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera as a Travel photography camera
Sony A230 as a Travel photography camera
69
lighter than average in class (300 grams)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
flash built-in
really wide (23mm)
long reach (481mm)
no Timelapse function
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
45
has built in flash
does not have Time Lapse recording
bad battery life (230 CIPA)
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera as a Landscape photography camera
Sony A230 as a Landscape photography camera
50
you can focus manually
really wide (23mm)
big screen (4.8 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
no Timelapse function
51
manual focus
swap lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
screen is small (2.7")
no liveview
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
bad battery life (230 shots)
does not have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera Vlogging advice
Sony A230 Vlogging advice
37
really wide (23mm)
touchscreen capability
has image stabilization (Optical)
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
comes with external microphone jack
lighter than average in class (300 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
screen is not selfie friendly
9
no video recording
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Samsung Galaxy Camera vs Sony A230 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung Galaxy Camera and Sony A230
 Samsung Galaxy CameraSony Alpha DSLR-A230
General Information
Brand Samsung Sony
Model Samsung Galaxy Camera Sony Alpha DSLR-A230
Alternate name Wi-Fi -
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Entry-Level DSLR
Released 2013-02-19 2009-05-18
Physical type Compact Compact SLR
Sensor Information
Powered by 1.4GHz Quad-Core Bionz
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" APS-C
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 23.5 x 15.7mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 369.0mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 10MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio - 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4608 x 3456 3872 x 2592
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points - 9
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens Sony/Minolta Alpha
Lens focal range 23-481mm (20.9x) -
Maximum aperture f/2.8-5.9 -
Number of lenses - 143
Crop factor 5.8 1.5
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 4.8 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of screen 922 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen technology 308 ppi, HD Super Clear Touch Display -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Optical (pentamirror)
Viewfinder coverage - 95%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.55x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 16 seconds 30 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate - 3.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range - 10.00 m
Flash settings - Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear Curtain, Wireless
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Fastest flash synchronize - 1/160 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 -
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 None
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 -
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB none USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS BuiltIn None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 300 grams (0.66 lb) 490 grams (1.08 lb)
Physical dimensions 129 x 71 x 19mm (5.1" x 2.8" x 0.7") 128 x 97 x 68mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested 63
DXO Color Depth score not tested 22.3
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 11.4
DXO Low light score not tested 531
Other
Battery life - 230 photographs
Type of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model - NP-FH50
Self timer - Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage micro SD/micro SDHC/micro SDXC SD/ SDHC, Memory Stick Pro Duo
Card slots 1 1
Pricing at release $450 $569