Samsung Galaxy Camera vs Sony A58

Let's take a closer look at the Samsung Galaxy Camera vs Sony A58, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR by brands Samsung and Sony. The image resolution of the Galaxy Camera (16MP) and the A58 (20MP) is pretty comparable but the Galaxy Camera (1/2.3") and A58 (APS-C) provide different sensor sizing.

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The Galaxy Camera was brought out 9 months earlier than the A58 and they are both of a similar generation. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the Samsung Galaxy Camera being a Compact camera and the Sony A58 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before we go straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a short view of how the Galaxy Camera scores versus the A58 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Samsung Galaxy Camera and Sony SLT-A58. The entire galleries are available at Samsung Galaxy Camera Gallery and Sony A58 Gallery.

For anyone who is aiming to lug around your camera often, you will want to factor its weight and proportions. The Samsung Galaxy Camera enjoys physical dimensions of 129mm x 71mm x 19mm (5.1" x 2.8" x 0.7") and a weight of 300 grams (0.66 lbs) whilst the Sony A58 has measurements of 129mm x 95mm x 78mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 3.1") accompanied by a weight of 492 grams (1.08 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are working with during that time. The following is a front view sizing comparison of the Galaxy Camera and the A58.

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the Galaxy Camera and A58 is 90 and 68 respectively.

Usually, it can be difficult to picture the difference in sensor measurements only by checking out specs. The graphic below should provide you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the Galaxy Camera and A58.

As you can plainly see, both the cameras come with different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The Galaxy Camera because of its smaller sensor is going to make achieving shallower depth of field tougher and the Sony A58 will produce greater detail having its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will allow you to crop shots a good deal more aggressively. The older Galaxy Camera will be behind when it comes to sensor technology.