Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G vs Sony A7c
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Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G vs Sony A7c Key Specs
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- 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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- 24MP - Full frame Sensor
- 3" Fully Articulated Screen
- ISO 100 - 51200 (Bump to 204800)
- Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
- 3840 x 2160 video
- Sony E Mount
- 509g - 124 x 71 x 60mm
- Announced September 2020
Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G vs Sony A7c Overview
In this article, we will be evaluating the Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G vs Sony A7c, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Advanced Mirrorless by competitors Samsung and Sony. There exists a huge gap among the image resolutions of the Galaxy Camera 4G (16MP) and A7c (24MP) and the Galaxy Camera 4G (1/2.3") and A7c (Full frame) come with different sensor size.
Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD CardsThe Galaxy Camera 4G was brought out 9 years earlier than the A7c which is a fairly significant gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G being a Compact camera and the Sony A7c being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.
Before delving in to a more detailed comparison, below is a simple overview of how the Galaxy Camera 4G matches up versus the A7c in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G vs Sony A7c Gallery
This is a preview of the gallery photos for Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G and Sony Alpha A7c. The entire galleries are available at Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Gallery and Sony A7c Gallery.
Reasons to pick Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G over the Sony A7c
Galaxy Camera 4G | A7c | |||
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Screen sizing | 4.8" | 3" | Bigger screen (+1.8") |
Reasons to pick Sony A7c over the Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G
A7c | Galaxy Camera 4G | |||
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Announced | September 2020 | August 2012 | Newer by 97 months | |
Manual focus | More precise focusing | |||
Screen type | Fully articulated | Fixed | Fully Articulating screen | |
Screen resolution | 922k | 0k | Sharper screen (+922k dot) | |
Selfie screen | Easy selfies |
Common features in the Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G and Sony A7c
Galaxy Camera 4G | A7c | |||
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Touch friendly screen | Quickly navigate |
Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G vs Sony A7c Physical Comparison
For those who are going to travel with your camera frequently, you will want to think about its weight and measurements. The Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G comes with physical measurements of 129mm x 71mm x 19mm (5.1" x 2.8" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 305 grams (0.67 lbs) whilst the Sony A7c has proportions of 124mm x 71mm x 60mm (4.9" x 2.8" x 2.4") with a weight of 509 grams (1.12 lbs).
Take a look at the Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G vs Sony A7c in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you choose during that time. Below is the front view overall size comparison of the Galaxy Camera 4G vs the A7c.
Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Galaxy Camera 4G and A7c is 90 and 78 respectively.
Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G vs Sony A7c Sensor Comparison
Sometimes, its tough to picture the contrast in sensor dimensions just by checking out specs. The picture here may offer you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the Galaxy Camera 4G and A7c.
All in all, both cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The Galaxy Camera 4G because of its smaller sensor is going to make achieving shallow depth of field harder and the Sony A7c will provide more detail having its extra 8 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also let you crop pictures a little more aggressively. The more aged Galaxy Camera 4G will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.
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Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G vs Sony A7c Specifications
Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G | Sony Alpha A7c | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Samsung | Sony |
Model | Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G | Sony Alpha A7c |
Class | Small Sensor Superzoom | Advanced Mirrorless |
Introduced | 2012-08-29 | 2020-09-14 |
Body design | Compact | Rangefinder-style mirrorless |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | 1.4GHz Quad-Core | - |
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | Full frame |
Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 35.8 x 23.8mm |
Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 852.0mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16 megapixels | 24 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | - | 3:2 and 16:9 |
Peak resolution | - | 6000 x 4000 |
Highest native ISO | 3200 | 51200 |
Highest enhanced ISO | - | 204800 |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW format | ||
Minimum enhanced ISO | - | 50 |
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Touch to focus | ||
AF continuous | ||
Single AF | ||
Tracking AF | ||
Selective AF | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
Multi area AF | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detect focusing | ||
Contract detect focusing | ||
Phase detect focusing | ||
Number of focus points | - | 693 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | Sony E |
Lens focal range | 23-481mm (20.9x) | - |
Available lenses | - | 122 |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 1 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fully articulated |
Display diagonal | 4.8 inch | 3 inch |
Display resolution | 0 thousand dot | 922 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Display tech | 308 ppi, HD Super Clear Touch Display | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | - | 2,360 thousand dot |
Viewfinder coverage | - | 100% |
Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.59x |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | - | 30 seconds |
Fastest shutter speed | - | 1/4000 seconds |
Fastest quiet shutter speed | - | 1/8000 seconds |
Continuous shutter speed | - | 10.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | no built-in flash | no built-in flash |
Flash options | no built-in flash | no built-in flash |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 | 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM |
Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | 3840x2160 |
Video file format | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4, XAVC S, H.264 |
Microphone input | ||
Headphone input | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | none | USB 3.2 Gen 1 (5 GBit/sec) |
GPS | BuiltIn | None |
Physical | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 305 grams (0.67 pounds) | 509 grams (1.12 pounds) |
Dimensions | 129 x 71 x 19mm (5.1" x 2.8" x 0.7") | 124 x 71 x 60mm (4.9" x 2.8" x 2.4") |
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 | - | 740 images |
Style of battery | - | Battery Pack |
Battery model | - | NP-FZ100 |
Self timer | - | Yes (2 or 10 sec; continuous (3 or 5 exposures)) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | micro SD/micro SDHC/micro SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-II supported) |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Retail pricing | $550 | $1,800 |