Samsung Galaxy Camera vs Sony A77

On this page, we are matching up the Samsung Galaxy Camera and Sony A77, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Advanced DSLR by brands Samsung and Sony. There is a crucial difference between the resolutions of the Galaxy Camera (16MP) and A77 (24MP) and the Galaxy Camera (1/2.3") and A77 (APS-C) have totally different sensor sizing.

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The Galaxy Camera was launched 17 months after the A77 making them a generation away from each other. The two cameras have different body design with the Samsung Galaxy Camera being a Compact camera and the Sony A77 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before delving straight to a in depth comparison, here is a quick view of how the Galaxy Camera scores versus the A77 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Samsung Galaxy Camera and Sony SLT-A77. The complete galleries are viewable at Samsung Galaxy Camera Gallery and Sony A77 Gallery.

If you're aiming to carry around your camera frequently, you should 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") along with a weight of 300 grams (0.66 lbs) and the Sony A77 has proportions of 143mm x 104mm x 81mm (5.6" x 4.1" x 3.2") with a weight of 732 grams (1.61 lbs).

Analyze the Samsung Galaxy Camera and Sony A77 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are employing at that time. Following is a front view overall size comparison of the Galaxy Camera versus the A77.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the Galaxy Camera and A77 is 90 and 59 respectively.

Often, it is tough to envision the contrast between sensor sizes purely by looking at specs. The image here will offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the Galaxy Camera and A77.

All in all, both the cameras provide different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The Galaxy Camera because of its tinier sensor will make shooting shallower depth of field harder and the Sony A77 will resolve more detail utilizing its extra 8MP. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop photos more aggressively. The fresher Galaxy Camera will have an edge with regard to sensor technology.