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Samsung Galaxy Camera vs Sony A68

Portability
90
Imaging
40
Features
55
Overall
46
Samsung Galaxy Camera front
 
Sony SLT-A68 front
Portability
64
Imaging
66
Features
70
Overall
67

Samsung Galaxy Camera vs Sony A68 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
  • Revealed February 2013
  • Additionally Known as Wi-Fi
Sony A68
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.7" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 25600
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
  • 610g - 143 x 104 x 81mm
  • Released November 2015
  • Earlier Model is Sony A65
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Samsung Galaxy Camera vs Sony A68 Overview

Let's look closer at the Samsung Galaxy Camera versus Sony A68, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR by manufacturers Samsung and Sony. There is a large difference between the resolutions of the Galaxy Camera (16MP) and A68 (24MP) and the Galaxy Camera (1/2.3") and A68 (APS-C) feature totally different sensor dimensions.

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The Galaxy Camera was unveiled 3 years before the A68 and that is quite a serious difference as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras come with different body type with the Samsung Galaxy Camera being a Compact camera and the Sony A68 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before going straight into a in depth comparison, below is a concise view of how the Galaxy Camera scores against the A68 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Samsung Galaxy Camera over the Sony A68

 Galaxy Camera A68 
Screen dimension4.8"2.7"Bigger screen (+2.1")
Screen resolution922k461kSharper screen (+461k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Sony A68 over the Samsung Galaxy Camera

 A68 Galaxy Camera 
ReleasedNovember 2015February 2013More recent by 33 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen

Common features in the Samsung Galaxy Camera and Sony A68

 Galaxy Camera A68 
Manually focus Very exact focus
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen

Samsung Galaxy Camera vs Sony A68 Physical Comparison

If you're looking to lug around your camera often, you'll have to consider its weight and proportions. The Samsung Galaxy Camera provides 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) whilst the Sony A68 has measurements of 143mm x 104mm x 81mm (5.6" x 4.1" x 3.2") along with a weight of 610 grams (1.34 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you have at that moment. The following is the front view physical size comparison of the Galaxy Camera against the A68.

Samsung Galaxy Camera vs Sony A68 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the Galaxy Camera and A68 is 90 and 64 respectively.

Samsung Galaxy Camera vs Sony A68 top view buttons comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera vs Sony A68 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it's hard to see the difference between sensor measurements only by checking technical specs. The photograph here should provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the Galaxy Camera and A68.

As you have seen, both cameras have got different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The Galaxy Camera having a tinier sensor will make shooting bokeh harder and the Sony A68 will resolve extra detail having an extra 8MP. Higher resolution will help you crop shots much more aggressively. The older Galaxy Camera is going to be behind when it comes to sensor tech.

Samsung Galaxy Camera vs Sony A68 sensor size comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera vs Sony A68 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung Galaxy Camera vs Sony A68 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera Portrait photography advice
Sony A68 Portrait photography advice
40
focusing manually
good megapixels (16MP)
cannot use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
79
focusing manually
decent MP (24 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
supports face detection focusing
supports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera Street photography features
Sony A68 Street photography features
61
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others in class (300 grams)
no articulating screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
77
screen tilts
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
above average ISO range (25,600)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Samsung Galaxy Camera
Sports photography with Sony A68
50
long zoom range (23-481mm 20.9 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
74
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent MP (24MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
supports tracking autofocus
comes with phase detect AF
low battery pack (510 per charge)
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Travel Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera as a Travel photography camera
Sony A68 as a Travel photography camera
69
lighter than others in class (300g)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
decently wide (23mm)
very long zoom (481mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f2.8)
54
decent MP (24MP)
has built in flash
no Timelapse recording
low battery pack (510 CIPA)
screen is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Samsung Galaxy Camera
Landscape photography with Sony A68
50
focusing manually
decently wide (23mm)
screen larger than average (4.8")
has image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
missing Time Lapse mode
67
focusing manually
swap lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent MP (24MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
above average ISO range (25,600)
supports RAW formats
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
low battery pack (510 CIPA)
no Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera Vlogging advice
Sony A68 Vlogging advice
37
decently wide (23mm)
touchscreen capability
has image stabilization (Optical)
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
includes mic support
lighter than others in class (300 grams)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
35
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
supports face detection focusing
great video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
does have external microphone socket
screen is not selfie friendly
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Samsung Galaxy Camera vs Sony A68 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung Galaxy Camera and Sony A68
 Samsung Galaxy CameraSony SLT-A68
General Information
Brand Samsung Sony
Model type Samsung Galaxy Camera Sony SLT-A68
Also referred to as Wi-Fi -
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Entry-Level DSLR
Revealed 2013-02-19 2015-11-06
Physical type Compact Compact SLR
Sensor Information
Chip 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 area 28.1mm² 366.6mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 24MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio - 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4608 x 3456 6000 x 4000
Max native ISO 3200 25600
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points - 79
Cross type focus points - 15
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens Sony/Minolta Alpha
Lens zoom range 23-481mm (20.9x) -
Highest aperture f/2.8-5.9 -
Amount of lenses - 143
Focal length multiplier 5.8 1.5
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Tilting
Screen sizing 4.8" 2.7"
Screen resolution 922k dots 461k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen tech 308 ppi, HD Super Clear Touch Display -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 1,440k dots
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.57x
Features
Min shutter speed 16 seconds 30 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate - 8.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance - 12.00 m (at ISO 100)
Flash modes - Flash off, Auto, Fill-flash, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction, Rear sync, Wireless, High Speed sync
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Max flash synchronize - 1/160 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 1920 x 1080 (60i, 30p, 24p), 1440 x 1080, 640 x 480
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB none USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS BuiltIn None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 300g (0.66 pounds) 610g (1.34 pounds)
Dimensions 129 x 71 x 19mm (5.1" x 2.8" x 0.7") 143 x 104 x 81mm (5.6" x 4.1" x 3.2")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested 79
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 24.1
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 13.5
DXO Low light rating not tested 701
Other
Battery life - 510 shots
Form of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID - NP-FM500H
Self timer - Yes (Yes (2 or 12 sec))
Time lapse feature
Storage type micro SD/micro SDHC/micro SDXC SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo
Card slots 1 1
Launch cost $450 $581