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Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G

Portability
90
Imaging
40
Features
60
Overall
48
Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 front
 
Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G front
Portability
90
Imaging
39
Features
44
Overall
41

Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Key Specs

Samsung Galaxy Camera 2
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 4.8" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 23-483mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 283g - 133 x 71 x 19mm
  • Introduced January 2014
Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 4.8" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 23-481mm (F) lens
  • 305g - 129 x 71 x 19mm
  • Introduced August 2012
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Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Overview

On this page, we are contrasting the Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 versus Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras and they are both produced by Samsung. The resolution of the Galaxy Camera 2 (16MP) and the Galaxy Camera 4G (16MP) is very similar and both cameras offer the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The Galaxy Camera 2 was manufactured 17 months later than the Galaxy Camera 4G making them a generation apart from each other. Each of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before going into a in depth comparison, here is a short introduction of how the Galaxy Camera 2 grades vs the Galaxy Camera 4G when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 over the Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G

 Galaxy Camera 2 Galaxy Camera 4G 
IntroducedJanuary 2014August 2012More recent by 17 months
Manually focus Dial accurate focusing
Display resolution1037k0kClearer display (+1037k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G over the Samsung Galaxy Camera 2

 Galaxy Camera 4G Galaxy Camera 2 

Common features in the Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 and Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G

 Galaxy Camera 2 Galaxy Camera 4G 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions4.8"4.8"Equal display measurement
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch display Easily navigate

Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Physical Comparison

For those who are looking to lug around your camera often, you'll have to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 has got outer dimensions of 133mm x 71mm x 19mm (5.2" x 2.8" x 0.7") with a weight of 283 grams (0.62 lbs) while the Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G has dimensions of 129mm x 71mm x 19mm (5.1" x 2.8" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 305 grams (0.67 lbs).

Compare the Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 versus Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you use at that moment. The following is a front view sizing comparison of the Galaxy Camera 2 vs the Galaxy Camera 4G.

Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the Galaxy Camera 2 and Galaxy Camera 4G is 90 and 90 respectively.

Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G top view buttons comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Sensor Comparison

Usually, it's difficult to visualize the contrast between sensor measurements simply by going over specifications. The visual here might give you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the Galaxy Camera 2 and Galaxy Camera 4G.

To sum up, both of these cameras provide the same sensor dimensions and the same exact MP so you can expect similar quality of pictures however you should always take the launch date of the products into consideration. The younger Galaxy Camera 2 should have an edge when it comes to sensor technology.

Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G sensor size comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Portrait photography features
Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Portrait photography features
44
has manual focus
decent MP (16 megapixels)
includes face detection autofocus
cannot use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
30
MP count good (16MP)
manual focus not available
no manual exposure
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Street photography factors
Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Street photography factors
65
built in image stabilization (Optical)
includes focus via touch
lighter than average in class (283 grams)
no articulating screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
61
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average in class (305 grams)
fixed screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Sports photography information
Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Sports photography information
48
excellent zoom range (23-483mm 21.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16MP)
good battery power (400 CIPA)
continuous shooting slow (5.0 frames/s)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
44
long zoom range (23-481mm 20.9 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16MP)
lack of shutter priority mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Travel photography details
Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Travel photography details
73
good battery power (400 shots)
lighter than average in class (283g)
has bluetooth
includes focus via touch
decent MP (16MP)
flash built-in
really wide (23mm)
long reach (483mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
72
lighter than average in class (305g)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
quite wide (23mm)
very long zoom (481mm)
good maximum aperture (f)
does not have Timelapse mode
does not have selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 as a Landscape photography camera
Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G as a Landscape photography camera
52
has manual focus
really wide (23mm)
big screen (4.8")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16MP)
good battery power (400 shots)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
47
quite wide (23mm)
good maximum aperture (f)
bigger than average screen (4.8 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16MP)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
no manual exposure
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
does not have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 as a Vlogging camera
Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G as a Vlogging camera
37
really wide (23mm)
touch screen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detection autofocus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
has external mic jack
lighter than average in class (283 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is not selfie friendly
36
quite wide (23mm)
good maximum aperture (f)
screen is touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than average in class (305g)
does not have selfie friendly display
does not have microphone jack
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Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 and Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G
 Samsung Galaxy Camera 2Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G
General Information
Company Samsung Samsung
Model Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2014-01-02 2012-08-29
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip 1.6GHz Quad-Core Exynos 1.4GHz Quad-Core
Sensor type BSI-CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 16MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Max resolution 4608 x 3456 -
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 23-483mm (21.0x) 23-481mm (20.9x)
Max aperture f/2.8-5.9 -
Macro focus distance 10cm -
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 4.8" 4.8"
Resolution of display 1,037k dot 0k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display tech HD Super Clear Touch Display 308 ppi, HD Super Clear Touch Display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 16 seconds -
Max shutter speed 1/2000 seconds -
Continuous shutter speed 5.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 3.80 m no built-in flash
Flash settings Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, fill-in, slow sync, flash off, redeye fix no built-in flash
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 1920 x 1080
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) none
GPS BuiltIn BuiltIn
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 283 grams (0.62 lbs) 305 grams (0.67 lbs)
Physical dimensions 133 x 71 x 19mm (5.2" x 2.8" x 0.7") 129 x 71 x 19mm (5.1" x 2.8" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 400 images -
Form of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model Built-in -
Self timer Yes (2, 5, or 10 sec) -
Time lapse shooting
Storage media microSD/microSDHC/microSDXC micro SD/micro SDHC/micro SDXC
Storage slots 1 1
Retail price $400 $550