Samsung Galaxy Camera vs Sony A560

Here, we are evaluating the Samsung Galaxy Camera and Sony A560, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Entry-Level DSLR by companies Samsung and Sony. The sensor resolution of the Galaxy Camera (16MP) and the A560 (14MP) is very well matched but the Galaxy Camera (1/2.3") and A560 (APS-C) have totally different sensor sizes.

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The Galaxy Camera was introduced 2 years later than the A560 and that is quite a big difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the Samsung Galaxy Camera being a Compact camera and the Sony A560 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before getting straight to a thorough comparison, here is a quick introduction of how the Galaxy Camera matches up vs the A560 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Samsung Galaxy Camera & Sony Alpha DSLR-A560. The whole galleries are available at Samsung Galaxy Camera Gallery & Sony A560 Gallery.

If you're planning to lug around your camera regularly, you should factor in its weight and volume. The Samsung Galaxy Camera has 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) while the Sony A560 has sizing of 137mm x 104mm x 84mm (5.4" x 4.1" x 3.3") along with a weight of 599 grams (1.32 lbs).

Contrast the Samsung Galaxy Camera and Sony A560 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you choose at the time. Underneath is a front view over all size comparison of the Galaxy Camera against the A560.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Galaxy Camera and A560 is 90 and 64 respectively.

More often than not, it's difficult to visualise the contrast between sensor measurements simply by reading through a spec sheet. The photograph underneath will give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the Galaxy Camera and A560.

As you can see, each of the cameras feature different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The Galaxy Camera having a tinier sensor will make achieving bokeh harder and the Samsung Galaxy Camera will resolve greater detail using its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will enable you to crop photos way more aggressively. The younger Galaxy Camera will have an advantage with regard to sensor innovation.