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Samsung Galaxy Camera vs Sony a5100

Portability
90
Imaging
40
Features
55
Overall
46
Samsung Galaxy Camera front
 
Sony Alpha a5100 front
Portability
89
Imaging
65
Features
74
Overall
68

Samsung Galaxy Camera vs Sony a5100 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
  • Launched February 2013
  • Alternative Name is Wi-Fi
Sony a5100
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 25600
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 283g - 110 x 63 x 36mm
  • Revealed August 2014
  • Superseded the Sony a5000
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Samsung Galaxy Camera vs Sony a5100 Overview

In this write-up, we will be reviewing the Samsung Galaxy Camera versus Sony a5100, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by brands Samsung and Sony. There is a substantial difference between the image resolutions of the Galaxy Camera (16MP) and a5100 (24MP) and the Galaxy Camera (1/2.3") and a5100 (APS-C) come with totally different sensor sizing.

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The Galaxy Camera was brought out 18 months earlier than the a5100 which makes the cameras a generation away from each other. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Samsung Galaxy Camera being a Compact camera and the Sony a5100 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go through a full comparison, below is a quick highlight of how the Galaxy Camera matches up against the a5100 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Samsung Galaxy Camera over the Sony a5100

 Galaxy Camera a5100 
Screen sizing4.8"3"Bigger screen (+1.8")

Reasons to pick Sony a5100 over the Samsung Galaxy Camera

 a5100 Galaxy Camera 
RevealedAugust 2014February 2013Newer by 18 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen

Common features in the Samsung Galaxy Camera and Sony a5100

 Galaxy Camera a5100 
Manually focus Dial precise focusing
Screen resolution922k922kExact same screen resolution
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Samsung Galaxy Camera vs Sony a5100 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is intending to travel with your camera frequently, you will have to factor its weight and volume. The Samsung Galaxy Camera offers external measurements of 129mm x 71mm x 19mm (5.1" x 2.8" x 0.7") along with a weight of 300 grams (0.66 lbs) whilst the Sony a5100 has sizing of 110mm x 63mm x 36mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.4") having a weight of 283 grams (0.62 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you have chosen at that time. The following is the front view scale comparison of the Galaxy Camera vs the a5100.

Samsung Galaxy Camera vs Sony a5100 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the Galaxy Camera and a5100 is 90 and 89 respectively.

Samsung Galaxy Camera vs Sony a5100 top view buttons comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera vs Sony a5100 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is very tough to envision the contrast between sensor dimensions merely by looking at specs. The picture underneath should provide you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the Galaxy Camera and a5100.

As you can plainly see, the two cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The Galaxy Camera due to its tinier sensor will make achieving shallow DOF tougher and the Sony a5100 will give more detail having its extra 8 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also help you crop pictures a little more aggressively. The more aged Galaxy Camera is going to be behind in sensor innovation.

Samsung Galaxy Camera vs Sony a5100 sensor size comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera vs Sony a5100 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung Galaxy Camera vs Sony a5100 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera Portrait photography information
Sony a5100 Portrait photography information
40
you can focus manually
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
external flash not possible
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
72
has manual focus
megapixel count good (24MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
comes with face detection autofocus
supports RAW files
external flash not possible
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Street Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera Street photography info
Sony a5100 Street photography info
61
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (300g)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
82
tilting screen
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
supports RAW files
offers focus by touch
very good ISO range (25,600)
does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera Sports photography features
Sony a5100 Sports photography features
50
great zoom range (23-481mm 20.9 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
68
megapixel count good (24MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
comes with tracking autofocus
great battery pack (400 per charge)
sensor has phase detect autofocus
very slow continuous shooting (6.0 frames per second)
does not have image stabilization
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Samsung Galaxy Camera
Travel photography with Sony a5100
69
lighter than competition (300g)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
rather wide (23mm)
very long reach (481mm)
doesn't have Timelapse function
screen is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f2.8)
80
great battery pack (400 shots)
offers focus by touch
megapixel count good (24 megapixels)
flash built-in
display isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera Landscape photography factors
Sony a5100 Landscape photography factors
50
you can focus manually
rather wide (23mm)
bigger than average screen (4.8")
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse function
79
has manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Sony E mount)
screen size is good (3 inches)
megapixel count good (24 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
very good ISO range (25,600)
supports RAW files
great battery pack (400 CIPA)
does not have image stabilization
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera Vlogging info
Sony a5100 Vlogging info
37
rather wide (23mm)
touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
includes external microphone jack
lighter than competition (300 grams)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen is not selfie friendly
34
touchscreen functionality
comes with face detection autofocus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
display isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
missing external microphone port
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Samsung Galaxy Camera vs Sony a5100 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung Galaxy Camera and Sony a5100
 Samsung Galaxy CameraSony Alpha a5100
General Information
Brand Name Samsung Sony
Model Samsung Galaxy Camera Sony Alpha a5100
Also Known as Wi-Fi -
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Entry-Level Mirrorless
Launched 2013-02-19 2014-08-17
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 23.5 x 15.6mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 366.6mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 24MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio - 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4608 x 3456 6000 x 4000
Highest native ISO 3200 25600
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points - 179
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 1.5
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Tilting
Display size 4.8 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 922k dot 922k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display tech 308 ppi, HD Super Clear Touch Display -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 16 seconds 30 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed - 6.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range - 4.00 m (at ISO 100)
Flash settings - Flash off, auto, fill-flaw, slow sync, redeye reduction
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 24p), 1440 x 1080 (30p, 25p), 1280 x 720 (120p), 640 x 480 (30p, 25p)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
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 gr (0.66 lbs) 283 gr (0.62 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 Overall score not tested 80
DXO Color Depth score not tested 23.8
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 12.7
DXO Low light score not tested 1347
Other
Battery life - 400 pictures
Battery form - Battery Pack
Battery model - NP-FW50
Self timer - Yes (2 or 10 sec, continuous (3-5 shot))
Time lapse recording With downloadable app
Type of storage micro SD/micro SDHC/micro SDXC SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots Single Single
Retail cost $450 $448