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Samsung Galaxy Camera vs Sony A350

Portability
90
Imaging
40
Features
55
Overall
46
Samsung Galaxy Camera front
 
Sony Alpha DSLR-A350 front
Portability
62
Imaging
53
Features
47
Overall
50

Samsung Galaxy Camera vs Sony A350 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
  • Revealed February 2013
  • Other Name is Wi-Fi
Sony A350
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.7" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • No Video
  • Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
  • 674g - 131 x 99 x 75mm
  • Released June 2008
  • Refreshed by Sony A380
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Samsung Galaxy Camera vs Sony A350 Overview

On this page, we are comparing the Samsung Galaxy Camera and Sony A350, one being 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 A350 (14MP) is fairly well matched but the Galaxy Camera (1/2.3") and A350 (APS-C) posses different sensor measurements.

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The Galaxy Camera was manufactured 4 years later than the A350 and that is quite a big gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras have different body design with the Samsung Galaxy Camera being a Compact camera and the Sony A350 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before delving straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a short summation of how the Galaxy Camera scores vs the A350 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Samsung Galaxy Camera over the Sony A350

 Galaxy Camera A350 
ReleasedFebruary 2013June 2008More recent by 58 months
Display dimensions4.8"2.7"Larger display (+2.1")
Display resolution922k230kSharper display (+692k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Sony A350 over the Samsung Galaxy Camera

 A350 Galaxy Camera 
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display

Common features in the Samsung Galaxy Camera and Sony A350

 Galaxy Camera A350 
Focus manually Dial accurate focusing
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen

Samsung Galaxy Camera vs Sony A350 Physical Comparison

In case you're looking to lug around your camera frequently, you will have to factor in its weight and proportions. The Samsung Galaxy Camera provides outside measurements of 129mm x 71mm x 19mm (5.1" x 2.8" x 0.7") having a weight of 300 grams (0.66 lbs) whilst the Sony A350 has measurements of 131mm x 99mm x 75mm (5.2" x 3.9" x 3.0") accompanied by a weight of 674 grams (1.49 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you select at that time. Underneath is a front view size comparison of the Galaxy Camera versus the A350.

Samsung Galaxy Camera vs Sony A350 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the Galaxy Camera and A350 is 90 and 62 respectively.

Samsung Galaxy Camera vs Sony A350 top view buttons comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera vs Sony A350 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it's tough to imagine the difference between sensor measurements simply by looking at a spec sheet. The visual underneath will help provide you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the Galaxy Camera and A350.

As you can see, each of the cameras have different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The Galaxy Camera due to its tinier sensor is going to make achieving shallower DOF harder and the Samsung Galaxy Camera will give you greater detail due to its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop images a bit more aggressively. The younger Galaxy Camera should have an advantage in sensor innovation.

Samsung Galaxy Camera vs Sony A350 sensor size comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera vs Sony A350 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung Galaxy Camera vs Sony A350 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera Portrait photography advice
Sony A350 Portrait photography advice
40
has manual focus
decent MP (16MP)
no external flash support
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
71
focusing manually
good resolution (14MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW files
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Street Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera Street photography highlights
Sony A350 Street photography highlights
61
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average (300 grams)
screen does not articulate
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
66
screen tilts
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
good sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW files
more heavy than competition in class (674g)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Samsung Galaxy Camera
Sports photography with Sony A350
50
amazing zoom range (23-481mm 20.9 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
66
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
good resolution (14MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
has phase detect AF
max fps low (3.0 frames per second)
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Travel Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera Travel photography details
Sony A350 Travel photography details
69
lighter than average (300 grams)
decent MP (16MP)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (23mm)
great reach (481mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
screen is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
51
good resolution (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
doesn't have Timelapse mode
more heavy than competition in class (674 grams)
display isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera as a Landscape photography camera
Sony A350 as a Landscape photography camera
50
has manual focus
reasonably wide (23mm)
lovely big screen (4.8")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16MP)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse function
64
focusing manually
switch lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
good resolution (14 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW files
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
doesn't have Timelapse mode
Photography Glossary

Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Samsung Galaxy Camera
Vlogging with Sony A350
37
reasonably wide (23mm)
screen is touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
high video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
has external mic support
lighter than average (300g)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is not selfie friendly
9
can't record video
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Samsung Galaxy Camera vs Sony A350 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung Galaxy Camera and Sony A350
 Samsung Galaxy CameraSony Alpha DSLR-A350
General Information
Brand Samsung Sony
Model Samsung Galaxy Camera Sony Alpha DSLR-A350
Otherwise known as Wi-Fi -
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Entry-Level DSLR
Revealed 2013-02-19 2008-06-06
Body design Compact Compact SLR
Sensor Information
Processor 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 area 28.1mm² 372.9mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 14MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio - 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4608 x 3456 4592 x 3056
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points - 9
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens Sony/Minolta Alpha
Lens focal range 23-481mm (20.9x) -
Maximal aperture f/2.8-5.9 -
Total lenses - 143
Focal length multiplier 5.8 1.5
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Tilting
Display sizing 4.8 inches 2.7 inches
Display resolution 922k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display tech 308 ppi, HD Super Clear Touch Display -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Optical (pentamirror)
Viewfinder coverage - 95 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.49x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 16 seconds 30 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed - 3.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range - 12.00 m (at ISO 100)
Flash modes - Auto, Red-Eye, Slow, Red-Eye Slow, Rear curtain, wireless
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 -
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 None
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 -
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB none USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS BuiltIn None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 300g (0.66 pounds) 674g (1.49 pounds)
Physical dimensions 129 x 71 x 19mm (5.1" x 2.8" x 0.7") 131 x 99 x 75mm (5.2" x 3.9" x 3.0")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested 65
DXO Color Depth score not tested 22.6
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 11.5
DXO Low light score not tested 595
Other
Self timer - Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage micro SD/micro SDHC/micro SDXC Compact Flash (Type I or II), Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo, UDMA Mode 5, Supports FAT12 / FAT16 / FAT32
Storage slots 1 1
Cost at launch $450 $600