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Samsung Galaxy Camera vs Sony A900

Portability
90
Imaging
40
Features
55
Overall
46
Samsung Galaxy Camera front
 
Sony Alpha DSLR-A900 front
Portability
54
Imaging
67
Features
62
Overall
65

Samsung Galaxy Camera vs Sony A900 Key Specs

Samsung Galaxy Camera
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 4.8" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 23-481mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 300g - 129 x 71 x 19mm
  • Introduced February 2013
  • Alternate Name is Wi-Fi
Sony A900
(Full Review)
  • 25MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • No Video
  • Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
  • 895g - 156 x 117 x 82mm
  • Introduced October 2008
  • Updated by Sony A99
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Samsung Galaxy Camera vs Sony A900 Overview

Below is a detailed comparison of the Samsung Galaxy Camera and Sony A900, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Advanced DSLR by brands Samsung and Sony. There is a significant difference between the resolutions of the Galaxy Camera (16MP) and A900 (25MP) and the Galaxy Camera (1/2.3") and A900 (Full frame) use different sensor measurements.

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The Galaxy Camera was revealed 4 years later than the A900 and that is quite a sizable gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Samsung Galaxy Camera being a Compact camera and the Sony A900 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before delving through a thorough comparison, below is a simple synopsis of how the Galaxy Camera scores vs the A900 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Samsung Galaxy Camera over the Sony A900

 Galaxy Camera A900 
IntroducedFebruary 2013October 2008More recent by 53 months
Display sizing4.8"3"Larger display (+1.8")
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Sony A900 over the Samsung Galaxy Camera

 A900 Galaxy Camera 

Common features in the Samsung Galaxy Camera and Sony A900

 Galaxy Camera A900 
Manual focus More accurate focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution922k922kIdentical display resolution
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen

Samsung Galaxy Camera vs Sony A900 Physical Comparison

If you're going to lug around your camera regularly, you will want to think about its weight and volume. The Samsung Galaxy Camera has physical dimensions of 129mm x 71mm x 19mm (5.1" x 2.8" x 0.7") along with a weight of 300 grams (0.66 lbs) and the Sony A900 has sizing of 156mm x 117mm x 82mm (6.1" x 4.6" x 3.2") accompanied by a weight of 895 grams (1.97 lbs).

Contrast the Samsung Galaxy Camera and Sony A900 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are working with at that moment. The following is the front view sizing comparison of the Galaxy Camera against the A900.

Samsung Galaxy Camera vs Sony A900 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the Galaxy Camera and A900 is 90 and 54 respectively.

Samsung Galaxy Camera vs Sony A900 top view buttons comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera vs Sony A900 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it can be hard to imagine the gap between sensor measurements only by checking a spec sheet. The photograph here will help offer you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the Galaxy Camera and A900.

As you can see, both of the cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The Galaxy Camera using its tinier sensor is going to make achieving shallow DOF tougher and the Sony A900 will give more detail because of its extra 9MP. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop photos far more aggressively. The more recent Galaxy Camera provides a benefit when it comes to sensor innovation.

Samsung Galaxy Camera vs Sony A900 sensor size comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera vs Sony A900 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung Galaxy Camera vs Sony A900 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera Portrait photography factors
Sony A900 Portrait photography factors
40
focusing manually
MP count decent (16MP)
can't use external flash
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
72
you can focus manually
sensor resolution is amazing (25 megapixels)
great sensor size (Full frame)
delivers RAW formats
no liveview feature
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Street Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera as a Street photography camera
Sony A900 as a Street photography camera
61
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others in class (300 grams)
screen does not articulate
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
66
image stabilization (Sensor based)
great sensor size (Full frame)
delivers RAW formats
environment proof
no articulating screen
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Sports Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera Sports photography information
Sony A900 Sports photography information
50
great zoom range (23-481mm 20.9 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
71
great max shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor resolution is amazing (25 megapixels)
great sensor size (Full frame)
environment proof
comes with phase detect auto focus
no liveview feature
low fps (5.0 frames/s)
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Samsung Galaxy Camera
Travel photography with Sony A900
69
lighter than others in class (300 grams)
MP count decent (16MP)
built-in flash
pretty wide (23mm)
very long zoom (481mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
55
environment proof
sensor resolution is amazing (25 megapixels)
lack of Timelapse mode
does not feature selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera Landscape photography highlights
Sony A900 Landscape photography highlights
50
focusing manually
pretty wide (23mm)
very good size screen (4.8")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
73
you can focus manually
swap lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
decent sized screen (3")
image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor resolution is amazing (25MP)
great sensor size (Full frame)
delivers RAW formats
environment proof
has dual storage slots
no liveview feature
lack of Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera Vlogging factors
Sony A900 Vlogging factors
37
pretty wide (23mm)
touchscreen enabled
built in image stabilization (Optical)
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
does have mic jack
lighter than others in class (300g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
9
no video recording
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Samsung Galaxy Camera vs Sony A900 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung Galaxy Camera and Sony A900
 Samsung Galaxy CameraSony Alpha DSLR-A900
General Information
Manufacturer Samsung Sony
Model type Samsung Galaxy Camera Sony Alpha DSLR-A900
Also referred to as Wi-Fi -
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Advanced DSLR
Introduced 2013-02-19 2008-10-22
Body design Compact Mid-size SLR
Sensor Information
Chip 1.4GHz Quad-Core Bionz
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" Full frame
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 35.9 x 24mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 861.6mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 25 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio - 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4608 x 3456 6048 x 4032
Maximum native ISO 3200 6400
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points - 9
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens Sony/Minolta Alpha
Lens zoom range 23-481mm (20.9x) -
Largest aperture f/2.8-5.9 -
Amount of lenses - 143
Focal length multiplier 5.8 1
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 4.8 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 922k dot 922k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen tech 308 ppi, HD Super Clear Touch Display TFT Xtra Fine color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.74x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 16 secs 30 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/8000 secs
Continuous shutter speed - 5.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance - no built-in flash
Flash modes - Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear Curtain, Fill-in, Wireless
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Fastest flash sync - 1/250 secs
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 -
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 None
Video data 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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 300 grams (0.66 pounds) 895 grams (1.97 pounds)
Dimensions 129 x 71 x 19mm (5.1" x 2.8" x 0.7") 156 x 117 x 82mm (6.1" x 4.6" x 3.2")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested 79
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 23.7
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 12.3
DXO Low light rating not tested 1431
Other
Battery life - 880 pictures
Type of battery - 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 Compact Flash (Type I or II), Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo, UDMA Mode 5, Supports FAT12 / FAT16 / FAT32
Storage slots 1 Two
Launch cost $450 $2,736