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Samsung Galaxy Camera vs Sony A35

Portability
90
Imaging
40
Features
55
Overall
46
Samsung Galaxy Camera front
 
Sony SLT-A35 front
Portability
69
Imaging
56
Features
70
Overall
61

Samsung Galaxy Camera vs Sony A35 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
  • Released February 2013
  • Also referred to as Wi-Fi
Sony A35
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 25600
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
  • 415g - 124 x 92 x 85mm
  • Introduced September 2011
  • Replaced the Sony A33
  • New Model is Sony A37
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Samsung Galaxy Camera vs Sony A35 Overview

Here, we are comparing the Samsung Galaxy Camera vs Sony A35, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Entry-Level DSLR by companies Samsung and Sony. The image resolution of the Galaxy Camera (16MP) and the A35 (16MP) is very well matched but the Galaxy Camera (1/2.3") and A35 (APS-C) provide different sensor sizing.

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The Galaxy Camera was launched 18 months later than the A35 making them a generation apart from each other. Both of these cameras feature different body design with the Samsung Galaxy Camera being a Compact camera and the Sony A35 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before diving right into a in depth comparison, here is a brief synopsis of how the Galaxy Camera matches up vs the A35 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Samsung Galaxy Camera over the Sony A35

 Galaxy Camera A35 
IntroducedFebruary 2013September 2011More recent by 18 months
Display size4.8"3"Larger display (+1.8")
Display resolution922k921kCrisper display (+1k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Sony A35 over the Samsung Galaxy Camera

 A35 Galaxy Camera 

Common features in the Samsung Galaxy Camera and Sony A35

 Galaxy Camera A35 
Manually focus More accurate focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen

Samsung Galaxy Camera vs Sony A35 Physical Comparison

In case you're aiming to lug around your camera regularly, you will have to take into account its weight and measurements. The Samsung Galaxy Camera comes with physical measurements of 129mm x 71mm x 19mm (5.1" x 2.8" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 300 grams (0.66 lbs) while the Sony A35 has proportions of 124mm x 92mm x 85mm (4.9" x 3.6" x 3.3") with a weight of 415 grams (0.91 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are utilising during that time. Following is a front view scale comparison of the Galaxy Camera against the A35.

Samsung Galaxy Camera vs Sony A35 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the Galaxy Camera and A35 is 90 and 69 respectively.

Samsung Galaxy Camera vs Sony A35 top view buttons comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera vs Sony A35 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it's difficult to imagine the contrast between sensor measurements only by checking specs. The visual underneath will help offer you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the Galaxy Camera and A35.

As you can plainly see, the 2 cameras come with the identical MP but different sensor measurements. The Galaxy Camera features the tinier sensor which is going to make obtaining shallow depth of field tougher. The more modern Galaxy Camera should have an edge when it comes to sensor technology.

Samsung Galaxy Camera vs Sony A35 sensor size comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera vs Sony A35 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung Galaxy Camera vs Sony A35 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera as a Portrait photography camera
Sony A35 as a Portrait photography camera
40
manual focus
resolution is good (16MP)
no external flash support
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
73
has manual focus
MP count decent (16MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
provides face detect focusing
delivers RAW files
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Street Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera Street photography highlights
Sony A35 Street photography highlights
61
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (300 grams)
fixed screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
71
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
lighter than average in class (415g)
very good high ISO (25,600)
screen is fixed
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Sports Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera Sports photography factors
Sony A35 Sports photography factors
50
great zoom range (23-481mm 20.9 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
61
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
supports phase detect AF
very slow continuous shooting (6.0 fps)
low battery life (440 CIPA)
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Travel Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera Travel photography advice
Sony A35 Travel photography advice
69
lighter than competition in class (300 grams)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
fairly wide (23mm)
very long reach (481mm)
does not have Timelapse function
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
58
lighter than average in class (415g)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
does not have Time Lapse function
low battery life (440 shots)
does not have selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera Landscape photography factors
Sony A35 Landscape photography factors
50
manual focus
fairly wide (23mm)
screen larger than average (4.8 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
does not have Timelapse function
69
has manual focus
swap lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
screen is a decent size (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
MP count decent (16MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
very good high ISO (25,600)
delivers RAW files
low battery life (440 CIPA)
does not have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera Vlogging advice
Sony A35 Vlogging advice
37
fairly wide (23mm)
touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
does have microphone socket
lighter than competition in class (300 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
36
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
provides face detect focusing
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
comes with mic port
lighter than average in class (415g)
does not have selfie friendly screen
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Samsung Galaxy Camera vs Sony A35 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung Galaxy Camera and Sony A35
 Samsung Galaxy CameraSony SLT-A35
General Information
Brand Name Samsung Sony
Model Samsung Galaxy Camera Sony SLT-A35
Alternative name Wi-Fi -
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Entry-Level DSLR
Released 2013-02-19 2011-09-20
Body design Compact Compact SLR
Sensor Information
Processor 1.4GHz Quad-Core Bionz
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" APS-C
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 23.5 x 15.6mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 366.6mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio - 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4608 x 3456 4912 x 3264
Highest native ISO 3200 25600
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points - 15
Cross focus points - 3
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens Sony/Minolta Alpha
Lens focal range 23-481mm (20.9x) -
Largest aperture f/2.8-5.9 -
Available lenses - 143
Focal length multiplier 5.8 1.5
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 4.8 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 922 thousand dot 921 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen technology 308 ppi, HD Super Clear Touch Display -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 1,150 thousand dot
Viewfinder coverage - 100%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.73x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 16 seconds 30 seconds
Fastest 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 white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range - 12.00 m
Flash modes - Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, High Speed Sync, Rear Curtain, Fill-in, Wireless
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Fastest flash sync - 1/160 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 1920 x 1080 (60, 29.97 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30fps), 640 x 424 (29.97 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
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 300g (0.66 pounds) 415g (0.91 pounds)
Physical dimensions 129 x 71 x 19mm (5.1" x 2.8" x 0.7") 124 x 92 x 85mm (4.9" x 3.6" x 3.3")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested 74
DXO Color Depth score not tested 23.3
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 12.7
DXO Low light score not tested 763
Other
Battery life - 440 photos
Style of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model - NP-FW50
Self timer - Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec 3 or 5 images)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage micro SD/micro SDHC/micro SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots 1 1
Launch pricing $450 $598