Samsung Galaxy Camera vs Sony A6000

In this article, we will be looking at the Samsung Galaxy Camera versus Sony A6000, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Advanced Mirrorless by manufacturers Samsung and Sony. There is a huge difference among the sensor resolutions of the Galaxy Camera (16MP) and A6000 (24MP) and the Galaxy Camera (1/2.3") and A6000 (APS-C) come with different sensor sizing.

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The Galaxy Camera was introduced 14 months prior to the A6000 which makes the cameras a generation apart from each other. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the Samsung Galaxy Camera being a Compact camera and the Sony A6000 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before going straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a simple view of how the Galaxy Camera grades versus the A6000 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Samsung Galaxy Camera and Sony Alpha a6000. The whole galleries are available at Samsung Galaxy Camera Gallery and Sony A6000 Gallery.

If you are going to carry your camera regularly, you'll need to factor in its weight and proportions. The Samsung Galaxy Camera comes with physical measurements of 129mm x 71mm x 19mm (5.1" x 2.8" x 0.7") and a weight of 300 grams (0.66 lbs) while the Sony A6000 has measurements of 120mm x 67mm x 45mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 1.8") having a weight of 344 grams (0.76 lbs).

Compare the Samsung Galaxy Camera versus Sony A6000 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are employing at the time. Below is the front view over all size comparison of the Galaxy Camera compared to the A6000.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the Galaxy Camera and A6000 is 90 and 85 respectively.

Often, it can be tough to picture the contrast in sensor sizing merely by going through specifications. The graphic below may provide you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the Galaxy Camera and A6000.

To sum up, both the cameras enjoy different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The Galaxy Camera with its smaller sensor is going to make shooting shallow DOF tougher and the Sony A6000 will provide greater detail using its extra 8 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also let you crop pictures far more aggressively. The older Galaxy Camera will be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.