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Samsung Galaxy Camera vs Sony A290

Portability
90
Imaging
40
Features
55
Overall
46
Samsung Galaxy Camera front
 
Sony Alpha DSLR-A290 front
Portability
66
Imaging
54
Features
47
Overall
51

Samsung Galaxy Camera vs Sony A290 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
  • Revealed February 2013
  • Other Name is Wi-Fi
Sony A290
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • No Video
  • Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
  • 549g - 128 x 97 x 86mm
  • Announced June 2010
  • Superseded the Sony A230
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Samsung Galaxy Camera vs Sony A290 Overview

Let's look more closely at the Samsung Galaxy Camera vs Sony A290, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Entry-Level DSLR by manufacturers Samsung and Sony. The resolution of the Galaxy Camera (16MP) and the A290 (14MP) is fairly similar but the Galaxy Camera (1/2.3") and A290 (APS-C) posses totally different sensor size.

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The Galaxy Camera was introduced 2 years after the A290 which is quite a significant gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras have different body design with the Samsung Galaxy Camera being a Compact camera and the Sony A290 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before we go straight to a thorough comparison, here is a short summation of how the Galaxy Camera scores vs the A290 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Samsung Galaxy Camera over the Sony A290

 Galaxy Camera A290 
AnnouncedFebruary 2013June 2010More modern by 33 months
Display dimensions4.8"2.7"Larger display (+2.1")
Display resolution922k230kClearer display (+692k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Sony A290 over the Samsung Galaxy Camera

 A290 Galaxy Camera 

Common features in the Samsung Galaxy Camera and Sony A290

 Galaxy Camera A290 
Manually focus Very accurate focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen

Samsung Galaxy Camera vs Sony A290 Physical Comparison

For those who are looking to carry around your camera often, you'll have to factor its weight and size. The Samsung Galaxy Camera has outside 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 A290 has specifications of 128mm x 97mm x 86mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 3.4") along with a weight of 549 grams (1.21 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you use during that time. Following is a front view measurements comparison of the Galaxy Camera compared to the A290.

Samsung Galaxy Camera vs Sony A290 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Galaxy Camera and A290 is 90 and 66 respectively.

Samsung Galaxy Camera vs Sony A290 top view buttons comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera vs Sony A290 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is hard to envision the contrast between sensor sizes simply by going over a spec sheet. The image here should provide you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the Galaxy Camera and A290.

Clearly, the 2 cameras have different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The Galaxy Camera using its tinier sensor will make shooting shallower DOF tougher and the Samsung Galaxy Camera will offer you extra detail using its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop photos a bit more aggressively. The fresher Galaxy Camera is going to have an advantage with regard to sensor tech.

Samsung Galaxy Camera vs Sony A290 sensor size comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera vs Sony A290 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung Galaxy Camera vs Sony A290 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Samsung Galaxy Camera
Portrait photography with Sony A290
40
manual focus
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
can't use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
65
has manual focus
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
comes with face detect focusing
delivers RAW formats
does not have liveview
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Street Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera Street photography factors
Sony A290 Street photography factors
61
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others in class (300 grams)
no moving screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
66
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
screen is fixed
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Sports Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera Sports photography details
Sony A290 Sports photography details
50
excellent zoom range (23-481mm 20.9 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
55
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
has phase detect AF
does not have liveview
max fps low (3.0 fps)
terrible battery life (290 shots)
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Travel Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera Travel photography information
Sony A290 Travel photography information
69
lighter than others in class (300g)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
really wide (23mm)
very long reach (481mm)
no Time Lapse function
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
53
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
terrible battery life (290 per charge)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera as a Landscape photography camera
Sony A290 as a Landscape photography camera
50
manual focus
really wide (23mm)
screen larger than average (4.8 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
no Time Lapse function
58
has manual focus
change lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
does not have liveview
terrible battery life (290 per charge)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera Vlogging information
Sony A290 Vlogging information
37
really wide (23mm)
screen is touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
great video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
has external mic port
lighter than others in class (300 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is not selfie friendly
9
no video
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Samsung Galaxy Camera vs Sony A290 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung Galaxy Camera and Sony A290
 Samsung Galaxy CameraSony Alpha DSLR-A290
General Information
Make Samsung Sony
Model type Samsung Galaxy Camera Sony Alpha DSLR-A290
Otherwise known as Wi-Fi -
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Entry-Level DSLR
Revealed 2013-02-19 2010-06-09
Physical type Compact Compact SLR
Sensor Information
Processor 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 surface area 28.1mm² 369.0mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio - 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4608 x 3456 4592 x 3056
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points - 9
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens Sony/Minolta Alpha
Lens zoom range 23-481mm (20.9x) -
Maximum aperture f/2.8-5.9 -
Available lenses - 143
Crop factor 5.8 1.5
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 4.8" 2.7"
Screen resolution 922k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen technology 308 ppi, HD Super Clear Touch Display -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Optical (pentamirror)
Viewfinder coverage - 95 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.55x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 16s 30s
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/4000s
Continuous shutter rate - 3.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance - 10.00 m (at ISO 100)
Flash modes - Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, High Speed Sync, Rear Curtain, Fill-in, Wireless
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Fastest flash synchronize - 1/160s
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 -
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 None
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 -
Mic 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 grams (0.66 pounds) 549 grams (1.21 pounds)
Physical dimensions 129 x 71 x 19mm (5.1" x 2.8" x 0.7") 128 x 97 x 86mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 3.4")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested 66
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 22.6
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 11.5
DXO Low light rating not tested 615
Other
Battery life - 290 pictures
Style of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID - NP-FH50
Self timer - Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage type micro SD/micro SDHC/micro SDXC Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo, SD/SDHC
Card slots Single Single
Price at release $450 $600