Samsung Galaxy Camera vs Sony A550

Let's examine more in depth at the Samsung Galaxy Camera vs Sony A550, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Entry-Level DSLR by rivals Samsung and Sony. The resolution of the Galaxy Camera (16MP) and the A550 (14MP) is very comparable but the Galaxy Camera (1/2.3") and A550 (APS-C) feature different sensor dimensions.

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The Galaxy Camera was released 3 years later than the A550 and that is a fairly large gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of these cameras come with different body type with the Samsung Galaxy Camera being a Compact camera and the Sony A550 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before diving in to a full comparison, below is a short summary of how the Galaxy Camera matches up versus the A550 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Samsung Galaxy Camera and Sony Alpha DSLR-A550. The complete galleries are viewable at Samsung Galaxy Camera Gallery and Sony A550 Gallery.

For those who are looking to lug around your camera regularly, you have to factor its weight and proportions. The Samsung Galaxy Camera has external measurements of 129mm x 71mm x 19mm (5.1" x 2.8" x 0.7") and a weight of 300 grams (0.66 lbs) while the Sony A550 has measurements of 137mm x 104mm x 84mm (5.4" x 4.1" x 3.3") with a weight of 632 grams (1.39 lbs).

Examine the Samsung Galaxy Camera vs Sony A550 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you have chosen at that time. Underneath is the front view dimensions comparison of the Galaxy Camera versus the A550.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Galaxy Camera and A550 is 90 and 63 respectively.

Normally, it's tough to picture the contrast in sensor measurements only by seeing specifications. The graphic underneath might offer you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the Galaxy Camera and A550.

Plainly, both of these cameras posses different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The Galaxy Camera because of its smaller sensor is going to make achieving shallower depth of field more challenging and the Samsung Galaxy Camera will produce more detail as a result of its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop images somewhat more aggressively. The more recent Galaxy Camera should have an edge in sensor tech.