Samsung Galaxy Camera vs Sony A57

Following is a in-depth comparison of the Samsung Galaxy Camera and Sony A57, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Entry-Level DSLR by brands Samsung and Sony. The sensor resolution of the Galaxy Camera (16MP) and the A57 (16MP) is very similar but the Galaxy Camera (1/2.3") and A57 (APS-C) boast totally different sensor dimensions.

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The Galaxy Camera was unveiled 6 months after the A57 which means that they are of a similar generation. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the Samsung Galaxy Camera being a Compact camera and the Sony A57 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before diving right into a in depth comparison, here is a concise highlight of how the Galaxy Camera matches up versus the A57 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Samsung Galaxy Camera and Sony SLT-A57. The full galleries are viewable at Samsung Galaxy Camera Gallery and Sony A57 Gallery.

If you are intending to carry around your camera often, you'll need to consider its weight and volume. The Samsung Galaxy Camera features external dimensions of 129mm x 71mm x 19mm (5.1" x 2.8" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 300 grams (0.66 lbs) and the Sony A57 has sizing of 132mm x 98mm x 81mm (5.2" x 3.9" x 3.2") having a weight of 618 grams (1.36 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Following is a front view measurements comparison of the Galaxy Camera and the A57.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the Galaxy Camera and A57 is 90 and 64 respectively.

Usually, it can be tough to envision the contrast between sensor sizes purely by going over specifications. The image underneath should give you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the Galaxy Camera and A57.

To sum up, the 2 cameras feature the identical resolution but not the same sensor sizes. The Galaxy Camera features the tinier sensor which should make getting shallower depth of field tougher.