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Olympus XZ-10 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G

Portability
91
Imaging
36
Features
57
Overall
44
Olympus Stylus XZ-10 front
 
Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G front
Portability
90
Imaging
40
Features
44
Overall
41

Olympus XZ-10 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Key Specs

Olympus XZ-10
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 26-130mm (F1.8-2.7) lens
  • 221g - 102 x 61 x 34mm
  • Launched January 2013
Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 4.8" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 23-481mm (F) lens
  • 305g - 129 x 71 x 19mm
  • Announced August 2012
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Olympus XZ-10 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Overview

In this write-up, we will be looking at the Olympus XZ-10 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Olympus and Samsung. There exists a big gap between the image resolutions of the XZ-10 (12MP) and Galaxy Camera 4G (16MP) but they feature the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The XZ-10 was manufactured 6 months later than the Galaxy Camera 4G and they are both of a similar generation. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting in to a full comparison, below is a brief overview of how the XZ-10 matches up versus the Galaxy Camera 4G in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Olympus XZ-10 over the Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G

 XZ-10 Galaxy Camera 4G 
Manual focus Very exact focusing
Screen resolution920k0kCrisper screen (+920k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G over the Olympus XZ-10

 Galaxy Camera 4G XZ-10 
Screen sizing4.8"3"Bigger screen (+1.8")

Common features in the Olympus XZ-10 and Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G

 XZ-10 Galaxy Camera 4G 
AnnouncedJanuary 2013August 2012Similar generation
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Olympus XZ-10 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Physical Comparison

When you are looking to carry your camera regularly, you should factor its weight and measurements. The Olympus XZ-10 comes with external measurements of 102mm x 61mm x 34mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 1.3") having a weight of 221 grams (0.49 lbs) while the Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G has proportions of 129mm x 71mm x 19mm (5.1" x 2.8" x 0.7") with a weight of 305 grams (0.67 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you choose at that time. Below is the front view measurement comparison of the XZ-10 and the Galaxy Camera 4G.

Olympus XZ-10 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the XZ-10 and Galaxy Camera 4G is 91 and 90 respectively.

Olympus XZ-10 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G top view buttons comparison

Olympus XZ-10 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Sensor Comparison

Normally, its hard to visualise the gap between sensor sizing purely by reading through a spec sheet. The photograph underneath might offer you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the XZ-10 and Galaxy Camera 4G.

As you can see, both of these cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same megapixels. You should expect the Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G to give extra detail due to its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop photographs a little more aggressively.

Olympus XZ-10 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G sensor size comparison

Olympus XZ-10 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus XZ-10 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus XZ-10 Portrait photography info
Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Portrait photography info
45
has manual focus
includes face detection autofocus
supports RAW files
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
30
resolution is good (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
can't use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Olympus XZ-10 as a Street photography camera
Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G as a Street photography camera
61
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports RAW files
no articulating screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
more heavy than others (221 grams)
61
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (305g)
fixed screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Olympus XZ-10 Sports photography information
Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Sports photography information
34
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes tracking autofocus
slow continuous shooting (5.0 frames per second)
low megapixels (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
45
amazing zoom range (23-481mm 20.9 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
no shutter priority
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus XZ-10 Travel photography info
Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Travel photography info
60
has built in flash
relatively wide (26mm)
very good max aperture (f1.8)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
more heavy than others (221 grams)
low megapixels (12MP)
does not contain selfie friendly display
72
lighter than competition (305 grams)
resolution is good (16MP)
decently wide (23mm)
very long zoom (481mm)
very good max aperture (f)
lack of Time Lapse recording
display isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus XZ-10 Landscape photography information
Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Landscape photography information
53
has manual focus
relatively wide (26mm)
very good max aperture (f1.8)
screen size is good (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports RAW files
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
low megapixels (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have Timelapse mode
47
decently wide (23mm)
very good max aperture (f)
big screen (4.8 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
no manual control
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
lack of Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus XZ-10 as a Vlogging camera
Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G as a Vlogging camera
35
relatively wide (26mm)
very good max aperture (f1.8)
screen is touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes face detection autofocus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
does not contain selfie friendly display
doesn't have external microphone port
more heavy than others (221g)
37
decently wide (23mm)
very good max aperture (f)
touchscreen capability
image stabilization (Optical)
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competition (305 grams)
display isn't selfie friendly
lack of mic port
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Olympus XZ-10 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus XZ-10 and Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G
 Olympus Stylus XZ-10Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G
General Information
Company Olympus Samsung
Model Olympus Stylus XZ-10 Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2013-01-30 2012-08-29
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - 1.4GHz Quad-Core
Sensor type BSI-CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Maximum resolution 3968 x 2976 -
Maximum native ISO 6400 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points 35 -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 26-130mm (5.0x) 23-481mm (20.9x)
Max aperture f/1.8-2.7 -
Macro focus distance 1cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inches 4.8 inches
Display resolution 920 thousand dot 0 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display technology - 308 ppi, HD Super Clear Touch Display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30 seconds -
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 seconds -
Continuous shooting speed 5.0 frames per sec -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range - no built-in flash
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Wireless no built-in flash
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30 fps, 18Mbps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps, 9Mbps) 1920 x 1080
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) none
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 221 gr (0.49 lb) 305 gr (0.67 lb)
Dimensions 102 x 61 x 34mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 1.3") 129 x 71 x 19mm (5.1" x 2.8" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 240 pictures -
Battery form Battery Pack -
Battery model Li-50B -
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) -
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC micro SD/micro SDHC/micro SDXC
Storage slots Single Single
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