Samsung Galaxy Camera vs Sony A290

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.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Samsung Galaxy Camera and Sony Alpha DSLR-A290. The whole galleries are available at Samsung Galaxy Camera Gallery and Sony A290 Gallery.

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).

Look at the Samsung Galaxy Camera vs Sony A290 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

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.

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

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.