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Samsung Galaxy Camera vs Sony A6400

Portability
90
Imaging
40
Features
55
Overall
46
Samsung Galaxy Camera front
 
Sony Alpha a6400 front
Portability
83
Imaging
69
Features
88
Overall
76

Samsung Galaxy Camera vs Sony A6400 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
  • Released February 2013
  • Also Known as Wi-Fi
Sony A6400
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 32000 (Expand to 102400)
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 403g - 120 x 67 x 50mm
  • Launched January 2019
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Samsung Galaxy Camera vs Sony A6400 Overview

Lets look closer at the Samsung Galaxy Camera vs Sony A6400, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Advanced Mirrorless by rivals Samsung and Sony. There is a significant difference among the sensor resolutions of the Galaxy Camera (16MP) and A6400 (24MP) and the Galaxy Camera (1/2.3") and A6400 (APS-C) posses different sensor size.

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The Galaxy Camera was announced 6 years before the A6400 and that is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras feature different body design with the Samsung Galaxy Camera being a Compact camera and the Sony A6400 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before diving straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a simple summary of how the Galaxy Camera matches up versus the A6400 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Samsung Galaxy Camera over the Sony A6400

 Galaxy Camera A6400 
Screen size4.8"3"Bigger screen (+1.8")

Reasons to pick Sony A6400 over the Samsung Galaxy Camera

 A6400 Galaxy Camera 
LaunchedJanuary 2019February 2013Fresher by 71 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Selfie screen Take selfies

Common features in the Samsung Galaxy Camera and Sony A6400

 Galaxy Camera A6400 
Focus manually More exact focus
Screen resolution922k922kEqual screen resolution
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Samsung Galaxy Camera vs Sony A6400 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is aiming to carry your camera, you will have to think about its weight and measurements. The Samsung Galaxy Camera provides physical dimensions of 129mm x 71mm x 19mm (5.1" x 2.8" x 0.7") having a weight of 300 grams (0.66 lbs) and the Sony A6400 has proportions of 120mm x 67mm x 50mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 2.0") accompanied by a weight of 403 grams (0.89 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you have chosen during that time. The following is a front view measurements comparison of the Galaxy Camera and the A6400.

Samsung Galaxy Camera vs Sony A6400 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the Galaxy Camera and A6400 is 90 and 83 respectively.

Samsung Galaxy Camera vs Sony A6400 top view buttons comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera vs Sony A6400 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is very hard to imagine the contrast in sensor sizing simply by researching specs. The photograph here should offer you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the Galaxy Camera and A6400.

All in all, the 2 cameras come with different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The Galaxy Camera using its smaller sensor is going to make achieving shallower DOF harder and the Sony A6400 will render extra detail with its extra 8MP. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop shots a good deal more aggressively. The older Galaxy Camera will be behind with regard to sensor technology.

Samsung Galaxy Camera vs Sony A6400 sensor size comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera vs Sony A6400 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung Galaxy Camera vs Sony A6400 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera Portrait photography advice
Sony A6400 Portrait photography advice
40
you can focus manually
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
can't use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
81
manual focus
good MP (24MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
supports face detection autofocus
delivers RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Samsung Galaxy Camera
Street photography with Sony A6400
61
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors in class (300g)
no moving screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
81
has a tilting screen
decent sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
offers touch focus
weather sealing
very good high ISO (32,000)
does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Samsung Galaxy Camera
Sports photography with Sony A6400
50
excellent zoom range (23-481mm 20.9 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
76
good MP (24MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
supports tracking autofocus
weather sealing
sensor has phase detect autofocus
does not have image stabilization
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Travel Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera Travel photography factors
Sony A6400 Travel photography factors
69
lighter than competitors in class (300g)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
pretty wide (23mm)
great zoom (481mm)
missing Timelapse recording
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f2.8)
87
weather sealing
supports bluetooth
offers touch focus
good MP (24 megapixels)
has built in flash
selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera Landscape photography factors
Sony A6400 Landscape photography factors
50
you can focus manually
pretty wide (23mm)
bigger than average screen (4.8 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
missing Timelapse recording
80
manual focus
switch lenses (Sony E mount)
screen size is good (3 inches)
good MP (24 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
very good high ISO (32,000)
delivers RAW formats
weather sealing
does not have image stabilization
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Samsung Galaxy Camera
Vlogging with Sony A6400
37
pretty wide (23mm)
built-in touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
comes with external microphone jack
lighter than competitors in class (300 grams)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen isn't selfie friendly
80
selfie friendly screen
built-in touchscreen
supports face detection autofocus
good video quality (3840 x 2160 pixels)
includes external microphone port
does not have image stabilization
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Samsung Galaxy Camera vs Sony A6400 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung Galaxy Camera and Sony A6400
 Samsung Galaxy CameraSony Alpha a6400
General Information
Make Samsung Sony
Model type Samsung Galaxy Camera Sony Alpha a6400
Otherwise known as Wi-Fi -
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Advanced Mirrorless
Released 2013-02-19 2019-01-15
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 surface area 28.1mm² 366.6mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 24 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio - 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4608 x 3456 6000 x 4000
Max native ISO 3200 32000
Max enhanced ISO - 102400
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points - 425
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens Sony E
Lens zoom range 23-481mm (20.9x) -
Maximum aperture f/2.8-5.9 -
Number of lenses - 121
Crop factor 5.8 1.5
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Tilting
Display sizing 4.8 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 922k dot 922k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display tech 308 ppi, HD Super Clear Touch Display -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 2,359k dot
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.7x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 16 seconds 30 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed - 11.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance - 6.00 m (at ISO 100)
Flash modes - Off, auto, on, slow sync, rear sync, redeye reduction, wireless, hi-speed sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM
Max video resolution 1920x1080 3840x2160
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264, 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
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 300 gr (0.66 lbs) 403 gr (0.89 lbs)
Physical dimensions 129 x 71 x 19mm (5.1" x 2.8" x 0.7") 120 x 67 x 50mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 2.0")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested 83
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 24.0
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 13.6
DXO Low light rating not tested 1431
Other
Battery life - 410 shots
Battery form - Battery Pack
Battery ID - NP-FW50
Self timer - Yes
Time lapse shooting
Storage media micro SD/micro SDHC/micro SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick DUO (UHS-I compliant)
Storage slots 1 1
Price at release $450 $898