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Samsung Galaxy Camera vs Sony a5000

Portability
90
Imaging
40
Features
55
Overall
46
Samsung Galaxy Camera front
 
Sony Alpha a5000 front
Portability
89
Imaging
62
Features
62
Overall
62

Samsung Galaxy Camera vs Sony a5000 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
  • Revealed February 2013
  • Alternate Name is Wi-Fi
Sony a5000
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 16000
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 269g - 110 x 63 x 36mm
  • Introduced January 2014
  • Previous Model is Sony NEX-3N
  • Later Model is Sony a5100
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Samsung Galaxy Camera vs Sony a5000 Overview

Its time to take a closer look at the Samsung Galaxy Camera versus Sony a5000, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by brands Samsung and Sony. The image resolution of the Galaxy Camera (16MP) and the a5000 (20MP) is very similar but the Galaxy Camera (1/2.3") and a5000 (APS-C) possess totally different sensor size.

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The Galaxy Camera was revealed 10 months earlier than the a5000 and they are of a similar generation. The two cameras offer different body type with the Samsung Galaxy Camera being a Compact camera and the Sony a5000 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before diving through a detailed comparison, below is a short summation of how the Galaxy Camera grades against the a5000 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Samsung Galaxy Camera over the Sony a5000

 Galaxy Camera a5000 
Display sizing4.8"3"Larger display (+1.8")
Display resolution922k461kClearer display (+461k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Sony a5000 over the Samsung Galaxy Camera

 a5000 Galaxy Camera 
IntroducedJanuary 2014February 2013Newer by 10 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display

Common features in the Samsung Galaxy Camera and Sony a5000

 Galaxy Camera a5000 
Manually focus More exact focus
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen

Samsung Galaxy Camera vs Sony a5000 Physical Comparison

If you're intending to travel with your camera regularly, you should factor in its weight and dimensions. The Samsung Galaxy Camera has got outer dimensions of 129mm x 71mm x 19mm (5.1" x 2.8" x 0.7") and a weight of 300 grams (0.66 lbs) whilst the Sony a5000 has dimensions of 110mm x 63mm x 36mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.4") accompanied by a weight of 269 grams (0.59 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are employing at the time. Underneath is the front view overall size comparison of the Galaxy Camera compared to the a5000.

Samsung Galaxy Camera vs Sony a5000 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the Galaxy Camera and a5000 is 90 and 89 respectively.

Samsung Galaxy Camera vs Sony a5000 top view buttons comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera vs Sony a5000 Sensor Comparison

Often, it is very tough to envision the gap between sensor dimensions just by reading specifications. The image here will give you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the Galaxy Camera and a5000.

To sum up, the 2 cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The Galaxy Camera with its tinier sensor will make getting shallower DOF more challenging and the Sony a5000 will offer extra detail because of its extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also help you crop photos far more aggressively. The more aged Galaxy Camera is going to be behind in sensor innovation.

Samsung Galaxy Camera vs Sony a5000 sensor size comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera vs Sony a5000 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung Galaxy Camera vs Sony a5000 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera Portrait photography information
Sony a5000 Portrait photography information
40
you can focus manually
good resolution (16 megapixels)
can't use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
70
focusing manually
decent MP (20 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
provides face detection focusing
exports RAW files
external flash not possible
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Street Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera Street photography factors
Sony a5000 Street photography factors
61
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors in class (300 grams)
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
78
has a tilting screen
good sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW files
no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera Sports photography information
Sony a5000 Sports photography information
50
excellent zoom range (23-481mm 20.9 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
59
decent MP (20 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
provides tracking autofocus
better than average battery power (420 per charge)
very slow continuous shooting (4.0 frames per second)
no image stabilization
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera as a Travel photography camera
Sony a5000 as a Travel photography camera
69
lighter than competitors in class (300 grams)
good resolution (16MP)
built-in flash
relatively wide (23mm)
very long reach (481mm)
lack of Time Lapse recording
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
78
better than average battery power (420 shots)
decent MP (20MP)
flash built-in
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera Landscape photography info
Sony a5000 Landscape photography info
50
you can focus manually
relatively wide (23mm)
very good size screen (4.8 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16MP)
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
lack of Time Lapse recording
77
focusing manually
swap lenses (Sony E mount)
decent sized screen (3")
decent MP (20MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW files
better than average battery power (420 shots)
no image stabilization
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera as a Vlogging camera
Sony a5000 as a Vlogging camera
37
relatively wide (23mm)
has touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
does have mic jack
lighter than competitors in class (300g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
display is not selfie friendly
32
provides face detection focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
does not have external microphone jack
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Samsung Galaxy Camera vs Sony a5000 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung Galaxy Camera and Sony a5000
 Samsung Galaxy CameraSony Alpha a5000
General Information
Brand Name Samsung Sony
Model Samsung Galaxy Camera Sony Alpha a5000
Also called as Wi-Fi -
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Entry-Level Mirrorless
Revealed 2013-02-19 2014-01-07
Body design Compact Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Powered by 1.4GHz Quad-Core Bionz X
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" APS-C
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 23.2 x 15.4mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 357.3mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 20 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio - 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4608 x 3456 5456 x 3632
Highest native ISO 3200 16000
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points - 25
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens Sony E
Lens focal range 23-481mm (20.9x) -
Highest aperture f/2.8-5.9 -
Number of lenses - 121
Focal length multiplier 5.8 1.6
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Tilting
Screen diagonal 4.8 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 922k dot 461k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen tech 308 ppi, HD Super Clear Touch Display TFT LCD with 180 upward tilt
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 16 secs 30 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shooting speed - 4.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range - 4.00 m (at ISO 100)
Flash settings - Flash off, Autoflash, Fill-flash, Rear Sync., Slow Sync., Red-eye reduction
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Highest flash sync - 1/160 secs
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 1920 x 1080 (60i/24p), 1440 x 1080 (25 fps), 640 x 480 (25 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB none USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS BuiltIn None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 300 grams (0.66 lbs) 269 grams (0.59 lbs)
Dimensions 129 x 71 x 19mm (5.1" x 2.8" x 0.7") 110 x 63 x 36mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.4")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested 79
DXO Color Depth score not tested 23.8
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 13.0
DXO Low light score not tested 1089
Other
Battery life - 420 photographs
Battery format - Battery Pack
Battery model - NP-FW50
Self timer - Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom)
Time lapse feature With downloadable app
Type of storage micro SD/micro SDHC/micro SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Pro Duo
Storage slots Single Single
Price at launch $450 $448