Samsung Galaxy Camera vs Sony a1

In this article, we are matching up the Samsung Galaxy Camera and Sony a1, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Pro Mirrorless by competitors Samsung and Sony. There exists a noticeable gap among the sensor resolutions of the Galaxy Camera (16MP) and a1 (50MP) and the Galaxy Camera (1/2.3") and a1 (Full frame) come with totally different sensor measurements.

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The Galaxy Camera was announced 9 years prior to the a1 which is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Samsung Galaxy Camera being a Compact camera and the Sony a1 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before going straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a concise view of how the Galaxy Camera matches up vs the a1 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Samsung Galaxy Camera & Sony Alpha a1. The whole galleries are provided at Samsung Galaxy Camera Gallery & Sony a1 Gallery.

When you are going to travel with your camera often, you will have to take into account its weight and proportions. The Samsung Galaxy Camera comes with outer 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 a1 has measurements of 129mm x 97mm x 70mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 2.8") and a weight of 737 grams (1.62 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you choose during that time. Here is the front view dimensions comparison of the Galaxy Camera compared to the a1.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Galaxy Camera and a1 is 90 and 61 respectively.

Typically, it's difficult to see the gap in sensor dimensions only by going through technical specs. The picture below will provide you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the Galaxy Camera and a1.

As you have seen, both the cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The Galaxy Camera with its smaller sensor will make shooting shallow DOF trickier and the Sony a1 will provide greater detail with its extra 34MP. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop photos a little more aggressively. The more aged Galaxy Camera will be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.