Samsung Galaxy Camera vs Sony A77 II
90 Imaging
40 Features
55 Overall
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62 Imaging
65 Features
85 Overall
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Samsung Galaxy Camera vs Sony A77 II Key Specs
(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
- Introduced February 2013
- Alternate Name is Wi-Fi
(Full Review)
- 24MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Fully Articulated Display
- ISO 50 - 25600
- Sensor based Image Stabilization
- 1/8000s Max Shutter
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
- 647g - 143 x 104 x 81mm
- Announced May 2014
- Old Model is Sony A77
Samsung Galaxy Camera vs Sony A77 II Overview
Here, we are reviewing the Samsung Galaxy Camera and Sony A77 II, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Advanced DSLR by rivals Samsung and Sony. There exists a huge gap between the image resolutions of the Galaxy Camera (16MP) and A77 II (24MP) and the Galaxy Camera (1/2.3") and A77 II (APS-C) boast totally different sensor dimensions.
Photography GlossaryThe Galaxy Camera was launched 15 months earlier than the A77 II making them a generation away from one another. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the Samsung Galaxy Camera being a Compact camera and the Sony A77 II being a Mid-size SLR camera.
Before diving right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a short introduction of how the Galaxy Camera scores versus the A77 II with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
Samsung Galaxy Camera vs Sony A77 II Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Samsung Galaxy Camera and Sony SLT-A77 II. The complete galleries are provided at Samsung Galaxy Camera Gallery and Sony A77 II Gallery.
Reasons to pick Samsung Galaxy Camera over the Sony A77 II
Galaxy Camera | A77 II | |||
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Display size | 4.8" | 3" | Larger display (+1.8") | |
Touch friendly display | Easily navigate |
Reasons to pick Sony A77 II over the Samsung Galaxy Camera
A77 II | Galaxy Camera | |||
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Announced | May 2014 | February 2013 | More modern by 15 months | |
Display type | Fully Articulated | Fixed | Fully Articulating display | |
Display resolution | 1229k | 922k | Crisper display (+307k dot) | |
Selfie screen | Take selfies |
Common features in the Samsung Galaxy Camera and Sony A77 II
Galaxy Camera | A77 II | |||
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Manually focus | More accurate focusing |
Samsung Galaxy Camera vs Sony A77 II Physical Comparison
If you're looking to carry around your camera regularly, you'll have to consider its weight and dimensions. The Samsung Galaxy Camera provides outside dimensions of 129mm x 71mm x 19mm (5.1" x 2.8" x 0.7") with a weight of 300 grams (0.66 lbs) while the Sony A77 II has dimensions of 143mm x 104mm x 81mm (5.6" x 4.1" x 3.2") with a weight of 647 grams (1.43 lbs).
Take a look at the Samsung Galaxy Camera and Sony A77 II in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you choose during that time. Below is a front view physical size comparison of the Galaxy Camera against the A77 II.
Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Galaxy Camera and A77 II is 90 and 62 respectively.
Samsung Galaxy Camera vs Sony A77 II Sensor Comparison
Normally, its hard to see the contrast between sensor sizes just by reading through specs. The pic here will give you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the Galaxy Camera and A77 II.
All in all, both the cameras come with different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The Galaxy Camera due to its tinier sensor will make achieving shallow DOF harder and the Sony A77 II will give you greater detail utilizing its extra 8MP. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop pics a good deal more aggressively. The more aged Galaxy Camera is going to be disadvantaged in sensor technology.
Samsung Galaxy Camera vs Sony A77 II Screen and ViewFinder
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Samsung Galaxy Camera vs Sony A77 II Specifications
Samsung Galaxy Camera | Sony SLT-A77 II | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Samsung | Sony |
Model | Samsung Galaxy Camera | Sony SLT-A77 II |
Otherwise known as | Wi-Fi | - |
Category | Small Sensor Superzoom | Advanced DSLR |
Introduced | 2013-02-19 | 2014-05-21 |
Body design | Compact | Mid-size SLR |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | 1.4GHz Quad-Core | Bionz X |
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 area | 28.1mm² | 366.6mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16 megapixels | 24 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | - | 3:2 and 16:9 |
Highest resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 6000 x 4000 |
Highest native ISO | 3200 | 25600 |
Min native ISO | 100 | 50 |
RAW pictures | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detection focus | ||
Contract detection focus | ||
Phase detection focus | ||
Number of focus points | - | 79 |
Cross focus points | - | 15 |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | Sony/Minolta Alpha |
Lens focal range | 23-481mm (20.9x) | - |
Max aperture | f/2.8-5.9 | - |
Amount of lenses | - | 143 |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fully Articulated |
Screen sizing | 4.8 inches | 3 inches |
Screen resolution | 922k dot | 1,229k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Screen technology | 308 ppi, HD Super Clear Touch Display | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | - | 2,359k dot |
Viewfinder coverage | - | 100 percent |
Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.73x |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 16 secs | 30 secs |
Highest shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/8000 secs |
Continuous shooting speed | - | 12.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | - | 12.00 m (at ISO 100) |
Flash settings | - | Auto, fill, rear sync, slow sync |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Highest flash sync | - | 1/250 secs |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 | 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 30p), 1440 x 1080 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p) |
Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
Video format | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S |
Mic jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | none | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | BuiltIn | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 300 grams (0.66 pounds) | 647 grams (1.43 pounds) |
Physical 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 All around score | not tested | 82 |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | 24.4 |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | 13.4 |
DXO Low light score | not tested | 1013 |
Other | ||
Battery life | - | 480 photographs |
Battery form | - | Battery Pack |
Battery model | - | NP-FM500H |
Self timer | - | Yes (Yes (2 or 12 sec)) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | micro SD/micro SDHC/micro SDXC | SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo |
Storage slots | One | One |
Launch cost | $450 | $1,198 |