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Samsung Galaxy Camera vs Sony A65

Portability
90
Imaging
40
Features
55
Overall
46
Samsung Galaxy Camera front
 
Sony SLT-A65 front
Portability
64
Imaging
63
Features
85
Overall
71

Samsung Galaxy Camera vs Sony A65 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
  • Launched February 2013
  • Alternate Name is Wi-Fi
Sony A65
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800 (Push to 25600)
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
  • 622g - 132 x 97 x 81mm
  • Revealed November 2011
  • Refreshed by Sony A68
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Samsung Galaxy Camera vs Sony A65 Overview

In this article, we are reviewing the Samsung Galaxy Camera versus Sony A65, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Entry-Level DSLR by companies Samsung and Sony. There is a big difference among the image resolutions of the Galaxy Camera (16MP) and A65 (24MP) and the Galaxy Camera (1/2.3") and A65 (APS-C) possess totally different sensor size.

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The Galaxy Camera was launched 16 months after the A65 making the cameras a generation away from each other. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Samsung Galaxy Camera being a Compact camera and the Sony A65 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before diving in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a simple highlight of how the Galaxy Camera scores vs the A65 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Samsung Galaxy Camera over the Sony A65

 Galaxy Camera A65 
RevealedFebruary 2013November 2011Newer by 16 months
Display sizing4.8"3"Larger display (+1.8")
Display resolution922k921kCrisper display (+1k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Sony A65 over the Samsung Galaxy Camera

 A65 Galaxy Camera 
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Common features in the Samsung Galaxy Camera and Sony A65

 Galaxy Camera A65 
Manually focus Dial exact focusing

Samsung Galaxy Camera vs Sony A65 Physical Comparison

In case you're planning to travel with your camera regularly, you will need to factor its weight and volume. The Samsung Galaxy Camera has exterior measurements of 129mm x 71mm x 19mm (5.1" x 2.8" x 0.7") with a weight of 300 grams (0.66 lbs) and the Sony A65 has sizing of 132mm x 97mm x 81mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 3.2") having a weight of 622 grams (1.37 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you have chosen at that time. Following is the front view measurement comparison of the Galaxy Camera and the A65.

Samsung Galaxy Camera vs Sony A65 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the Galaxy Camera and A65 is 90 and 64 respectively.

Samsung Galaxy Camera vs Sony A65 top view buttons comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera vs Sony A65 Sensor Comparison

Usually, its difficult to see the difference in sensor dimensions merely by viewing specifications. The image underneath will give you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the Galaxy Camera and A65.

To sum up, the two cameras enjoy different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The Galaxy Camera due to its smaller sensor will make getting shallower depth of field harder and the Sony A65 will render greater detail utilizing its extra 8MP. Greater resolution will also let you crop photos far more aggressively. The more modern Galaxy Camera is going to have an edge with regard to sensor tech.

Samsung Galaxy Camera vs Sony A65 sensor size comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera vs Sony A65 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung Galaxy Camera vs Sony A65 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera Portrait photography highlights
Sony A65 Portrait photography highlights
40
you can focus manually
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
no external flash support
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
77
you can focus manually
MP count good (24MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
includes face detection focusing
supports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera Street photography highlights
Sony A65 Street photography highlights
61
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors (300 grams)
screen is fixed
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
77
screen articulates fully
image stabilization (Sensor based)
good sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
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Sports Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera Sports photography highlights
Sony A65 Sports photography highlights
50
excellent zoom range (23-481mm 20.9 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
81
image stabilization (Sensor based)
MP count good (24 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
includes tracking autofocus
supports phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Samsung Galaxy Camera
Travel photography with Sony A65
69
lighter than competitors (300g)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
decently wide (23mm)
long zoom (481mm)
no Timelapse recording
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
68
MP count good (24 megapixels)
flash built-in
selfie friendly screen
lack of Time Lapse recording
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera Landscape photography information
Sony A65 Landscape photography information
50
you can focus manually
decently wide (23mm)
very good size screen (4.8 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
no Timelapse recording
75
you can focus manually
switch lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
screen size is good (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor based)
MP count good (24 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
lack of Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera Vlogging features
Sony A65 Vlogging features
37
decently wide (23mm)
screen is touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
does have microphone jack
lighter than competitors (300 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
display isn't selfie friendly
78
selfie friendly screen
image stabilization (Sensor based)
includes face detection focusing
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
comes with external mic support
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Samsung Galaxy Camera vs Sony A65 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung Galaxy Camera and Sony A65
 Samsung Galaxy CameraSony SLT-A65
General Information
Manufacturer Samsung Sony
Model type Samsung Galaxy Camera Sony SLT-A65
Alternative name Wi-Fi -
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Entry-Level DSLR
Launched 2013-02-19 2011-11-15
Physical type Compact Compact SLR
Sensor Information
Powered by 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 surface area 28.1mm² 366.6mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 24 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio - 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4608 x 3456 6000 x 4000
Max native ISO 3200 12800
Max enhanced ISO - 25600
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points - 15
Cross type focus points - 3
Lens
Lens support fixed lens Sony/Minolta Alpha
Lens zoom range 23-481mm (20.9x) -
Maximal aperture f/2.8-5.9 -
Number of lenses - 143
Crop factor 5.8 1.5
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fully Articulated
Display sizing 4.8" 3"
Display resolution 922 thousand dots 921 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display technology 308 ppi, HD Super Clear Touch Display -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 2,359 thousand dots
Viewfinder coverage - 100%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.73x
Features
Min shutter speed 16 secs 30 secs
Max shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shutter rate - 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance - 10.00 m
Flash options - Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, High Speed Sync, Rear Curtain, Fill-in, Wireless
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Max flash synchronize - 1/160 secs
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, 24 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30fps), 640 x 424 (29.97 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB none USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS BuiltIn BuiltIn
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 300 grams (0.66 lb) 622 grams (1.37 lb)
Dimensions 129 x 71 x 19mm (5.1" x 2.8" x 0.7") 132 x 97 x 81mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 3.2")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested 74
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 23.4
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 12.6
DXO Low light rating not tested 717
Other
Battery life - 560 photographs
Type of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID - NP-FM500H
Self timer - Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage micro SD/micro SDHC/micro SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Card slots Single Single
Price at release $450 $700