Samsung Galaxy Camera vs Sony A99

In this article, we are matching up the Samsung Galaxy Camera vs Sony A99, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Advanced DSLR by competitors Samsung and Sony. There is a significant difference among the sensor resolutions of the Galaxy Camera (16MP) and A99 (24MP) and the Galaxy Camera (1/2.3") and A99 (Full frame) come with totally different sensor dimensions.

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The Galaxy Camera was unveiled 3 months later than the A99 and they are both of a similar generation. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Samsung Galaxy Camera being a Compact camera and the Sony A99 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before delving through a more detailed comparison, below is a simple introduction of how the Galaxy Camera matches up against the A99 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Samsung Galaxy Camera and Sony SLT-A99. The full galleries are viewable at Samsung Galaxy Camera Gallery and Sony A99 Gallery.

For anyone who is aiming to carry your camera regularly, you will need to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Samsung Galaxy Camera enjoys outer measurements of 129mm x 71mm x 19mm (5.1" x 2.8" x 0.7") with a weight of 300 grams (0.66 lbs) whilst the Sony A99 has dimensions of 147mm x 111mm x 78mm (5.8" x 4.4" x 3.1") with a weight of 812 grams (1.79 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you have at that moment. Following is the front view measurement comparison of the Galaxy Camera vs the A99.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the Galaxy Camera and A99 is 90 and 57 respectively.

Oftentimes, it's difficult to visualise the gap in sensor sizing just by going through a spec sheet. The photograph underneath will help provide you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the Galaxy Camera and A99.

As you can see, both of those cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The Galaxy Camera having a smaller sensor will make shooting shallow DOF trickier and the Sony A99 will produce extra detail having an extra 8MP. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop photos a little more aggressively.