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Samsung Galaxy Camera vs Sony A580

Portability
90
Imaging
40
Features
55
Overall
46
Samsung Galaxy Camera front
 
Sony Alpha DSLR-A580 front
Portability
64
Imaging
56
Features
82
Overall
66

Samsung Galaxy Camera vs Sony A580 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 A580
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800 (Push to 25600)
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
  • 599g - 137 x 104 x 84mm
  • Revealed May 2011
  • Succeeded the Sony A100
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Samsung Galaxy Camera vs Sony A580 Overview

On this page, we will be matching up the Samsung Galaxy Camera versus Sony A580, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR by companies Samsung and Sony. The resolution of the Galaxy Camera (16MP) and the A580 (16MP) is relatively similar but the Galaxy Camera (1/2.3") and A580 (APS-C) boast different sensor sizing.

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The Galaxy Camera was launched 22 months after the A580 which makes them a generation away from each other. Both cameras have different body design with the Samsung Galaxy Camera being a Compact camera and the Sony A580 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before getting into a in depth comparison, here is a simple synopsis of how the Galaxy Camera scores versus the A580 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Samsung Galaxy Camera over the Sony A580

 Galaxy Camera A580 
RevealedFebruary 2013May 2011More modern by 22 months
Screen dimensions4.8"3"Bigger screen (+1.8")
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Sony A580 over the Samsung Galaxy Camera

 A580 Galaxy Camera 
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen

Common features in the Samsung Galaxy Camera and Sony A580

 Galaxy Camera A580 
Manual focus More accurate focusing
Screen resolution922k922kThe same screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen

Samsung Galaxy Camera vs Sony A580 Physical Comparison

If you're going to carry around your camera frequently, you will need to take into account its weight and size. The Samsung Galaxy Camera features outer 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 A580 has specifications of 137mm x 104mm x 84mm (5.4" x 4.1" x 3.3") with a weight of 599 grams (1.32 lbs).

Contrast the Samsung Galaxy Camera versus Sony A580 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are employing at that moment. Below is a front view dimensions comparison of the Galaxy Camera and the A580.

Samsung Galaxy Camera vs Sony A580 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the Galaxy Camera and A580 is 90 and 64 respectively.

Samsung Galaxy Camera vs Sony A580 top view buttons comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera vs Sony A580 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it's hard to visualize the contrast between sensor sizes just by going over a spec sheet. The image underneath might give you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the Galaxy Camera and A580.

As you can see, both of the cameras have the same MP albeit different sensor sizes. The Galaxy Camera has the tinier sensor which is going to make achieving shallower depth of field tougher. The younger Galaxy Camera provides a benefit in sensor tech.

Samsung Galaxy Camera vs Sony A580 sensor size comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera vs Sony A580 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung Galaxy Camera vs Sony A580 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera Portrait photography features
Sony A580 Portrait photography features
40
has manual focus
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
no external flash support
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
73
has manual focus
resolution is good (16MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
provides face detect focus
supports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera Street photography advice
Sony A580 Street photography advice
61
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average in class (300g)
no moving screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
75
tilting screen
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
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Sports Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera Sports photography details
Sony A580 Sports photography details
50
incredible zoom range (23-481mm 20.9 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
78
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
resolution is good (16MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
provides tracking focus
good battery pack (1,050 shots)
sensor has phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Samsung Galaxy Camera
Travel photography with Sony A580
69
lighter than average in class (300 grams)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
fairly wide (23mm)
long zoom (481mm)
lack of Timelapse mode
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
60
good battery pack (1,050 per charge)
resolution is good (16MP)
built-in flash
doesn't have Timelapse mode
does not feature selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera Landscape photography information
Sony A580 Landscape photography information
50
has manual focus
fairly wide (23mm)
bigger than average screen (4.8")
has image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
lack of Timelapse mode
73
has manual focus
switch lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
good sized screen (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
resolution is good (16MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
good battery pack (1,050 shots)
has dual storage slots
doesn't have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Samsung Galaxy Camera
Vlogging with Sony A580
37
fairly wide (23mm)
touchscreen functionality
has image stabilization (Optical)
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
has microphone support
lighter than average in class (300 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
34
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
provides face detect focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
includes microphone jack
does not feature selfie friendly display
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Samsung Galaxy Camera vs Sony A580 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung Galaxy Camera and Sony A580
 Samsung Galaxy CameraSony Alpha DSLR-A580
General Information
Make Samsung Sony
Model type Samsung Galaxy Camera Sony Alpha DSLR-A580
Alternate name Wi-Fi -
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Entry-Level DSLR
Revealed 2013-02-19 2011-05-26
Body design Compact Compact SLR
Sensor Information
Processor Chip 1.4GHz Quad-Core Bionz
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" APS-C
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 23.5 x 15.6mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 366.6mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio - 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4608 x 3456 4912 x 3264
Maximum native ISO 3200 12800
Maximum enhanced ISO - 25600
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points - 15
Cross type focus points - 3
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens Sony/Minolta Alpha
Lens zoom range 23-481mm (20.9x) -
Largest aperture f/2.8-5.9 -
Total lenses - 143
Crop factor 5.8 1.5
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Tilting
Display size 4.8 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 922 thousand dot 922 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display tech 308 ppi, HD Super Clear Touch Display -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Optical (pentamirror)
Viewfinder coverage - 95%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.53x
Features
Min shutter speed 16s 30s
Max shutter speed 1/2000s 1/4000s
Continuous shutter speed - 7.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance - 12.00 m
Flash settings - Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, High Speed Sync, Rear Curtain, Fill-in, Wireless
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Max flash sync - 1/160s
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 1920 x 1080 (60, 29.97 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30fps), 640 x 424 (29.97 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB none USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS BuiltIn None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 300g (0.66 pounds) 599g (1.32 pounds)
Physical dimensions 129 x 71 x 19mm (5.1" x 2.8" x 0.7") 137 x 104 x 84mm (5.4" x 4.1" x 3.3")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested 80
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 23.8
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 13.3
DXO Low light rating not tested 1121
Other
Battery life - 1050 photos
Battery format - Battery Pack
Battery ID - NP-FM500H
Self timer - Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage micro SD/micro SDHC/micro SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots Single Dual
Price at release $450 $848