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Samsung Galaxy Camera vs Sony A330

Portability
90
Imaging
40
Features
55
Overall
46
Samsung Galaxy Camera front
 
Sony Alpha DSLR-A330 front
Portability
67
Imaging
50
Features
50
Overall
50

Samsung Galaxy Camera vs Sony A330 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
  • Launched February 2013
  • Other Name is Wi-Fi
Sony A330
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.7" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • No Video
  • Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
  • 529g - 128 x 97 x 71mm
  • Released May 2009
  • Replaced the Sony A300
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Samsung Galaxy Camera vs Sony A330 Overview

The following is a detailed review of the Samsung Galaxy Camera versus Sony A330, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Entry-Level DSLR by manufacturers Samsung and Sony. There is a sizable difference between the image resolutions of the Galaxy Camera (16MP) and A330 (10MP) and the Galaxy Camera (1/2.3") and A330 (APS-C) posses different sensor size.

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The Galaxy Camera was revealed 3 years after the A330 which is quite a significant difference 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 A330 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before getting into a comprehensive comparison, here is a simple overview of how the Galaxy Camera grades vs the A330 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Samsung Galaxy Camera over the Sony A330

 Galaxy Camera A330 
ReleasedFebruary 2013May 2009Newer by 46 months
Display size4.8"2.7"Larger display (+2.1")
Display resolution922k230kSharper display (+692k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Sony A330 over the Samsung Galaxy Camera

 A330 Galaxy Camera 
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display

Common features in the Samsung Galaxy Camera and Sony A330

 Galaxy Camera A330 
Focus manually More accurate focus
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen

Samsung Galaxy Camera vs Sony A330 Physical Comparison

If you are aiming to travel with your camera frequently, you need to think about its weight and proportions. The Samsung Galaxy Camera offers physical measurements of 129mm x 71mm x 19mm (5.1" x 2.8" x 0.7") and a weight of 300 grams (0.66 lbs) and the Sony A330 has measurements of 128mm x 97mm x 71mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.8") and a weight of 529 grams (1.17 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you have at that moment. The following is a front view measurements comparison of the Galaxy Camera and the A330.

Samsung Galaxy Camera vs Sony A330 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability score of the Galaxy Camera and A330 is 90 and 67 respectively.

Samsung Galaxy Camera vs Sony A330 top view buttons comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera vs Sony A330 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, its hard to picture the difference between sensor dimensions purely by reading specs. The image underneath might give you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the Galaxy Camera and A330.

All in all, both of those cameras feature different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The Galaxy Camera with its tinier sensor is going to make shooting shallower DOF tougher and the Samsung Galaxy Camera will deliver more detail because of its extra 6MP. Greater resolution will help you crop images way more aggressively. The fresher Galaxy Camera provides a benefit with regard to sensor technology.

Samsung Galaxy Camera vs Sony A330 sensor size comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera vs Sony A330 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung Galaxy Camera vs Sony A330 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera Portrait photography details
Sony A330 Portrait photography details
40
you can focus manually
good megapixels (16MP)
external flash not possible
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
62
you can focus manually
sensor size is good (APS-C)
comes with face detection focusing
saves RAW files
MP count low (10MP)
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Street Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera Street photography features
Sony A330 Street photography features
61
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others (300g)
screen does not articulate
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
75
has a tilting screen
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
saves RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Samsung Galaxy Camera
Sports photography with Sony A330
50
amazing zoom range (23-481mm 20.9 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
50
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
has phase detect AF
max fps low (3.0 frames per second)
MP count low (10 megapixels)
bad battery (230 CIPA)
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Travel Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera Travel photography information
Sony A330 Travel photography information
69
lighter than others (300g)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
decently wide (23mm)
very long reach (481mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
44
built-in flash
missing Time Lapse recording
bad battery (230 shots)
MP count low (10MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera as a Landscape photography camera
Sony A330 as a Landscape photography camera
50
you can focus manually
decently wide (23mm)
very good size screen (4.8 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
54
you can focus manually
interchangeable lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
saves RAW files
screen is small (2.7 inches)
MP count low (10MP)
bad battery (230 shots)
missing Time Lapse recording
Photography Glossary

Vlogging Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera Vlogging details
Sony A330 Vlogging details
37
decently wide (23mm)
screen is touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
has mic jack
lighter than others (300g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
display is not selfie friendly
9
no video
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Samsung Galaxy Camera vs Sony A330 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung Galaxy Camera and Sony A330
 Samsung Galaxy CameraSony Alpha DSLR-A330
General Information
Manufacturer Samsung Sony
Model Samsung Galaxy Camera Sony Alpha DSLR-A330
Alternative name Wi-Fi -
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Entry-Level DSLR
Launched 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
Maximum resolution 4608 x 3456 3872 x 2592
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points - 9
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens Sony/Minolta Alpha
Lens focal range 23-481mm (20.9x) -
Max aperture f/2.8-5.9 -
Number of lenses - 143
Crop factor 5.8 1.5
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Tilting
Display size 4.8" 2.7"
Resolution of display 922 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display technology 308 ppi, HD Super Clear Touch Display -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Optical (pentamirror)
Viewfinder coverage - 95%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.49x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 16 seconds 30 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate - 3.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range - 10.00 m
Flash settings - Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear Curtain, Wireless
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Maximum flash synchronize - 1/160 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 -
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 None
Video data 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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 300g (0.66 pounds) 529g (1.17 pounds)
Physical dimensions 129 x 71 x 19mm (5.1" x 2.8" x 0.7") 128 x 97 x 71mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.8")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested 64
DXO Color Depth score not tested 22.4
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 11.5
DXO Low light score not tested 535
Other
Battery life - 230 photographs
Battery style - 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
Cost at launch $450 $545