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Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G vs Sony A7c

Portability
90
Imaging
39
Features
44
Overall
41
Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G front
 
Sony Alpha A7c front
Portability
78
Imaging
76
Features
88
Overall
80

Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G vs Sony A7c Key Specs

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
Sony A7c
(Full Review)
  • 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
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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.

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G over the Sony A7c

 Galaxy Camera 4G A7c 
Screen sizing4.8"3"Bigger screen (+1.8")

Reasons to pick Sony A7c over the Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G

 A7c Galaxy Camera 4G 
AnnouncedSeptember 2020August 2012Newer by 97 months
Manual focus More precise focusing
Screen typeFully articulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Screen resolution922k0kSharper screen (+922k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Common features in the Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G and Sony A7c

 Galaxy Camera 4G A7c 
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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G vs Sony A7c size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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.

Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G vs Sony A7c sensor size comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G vs Sony A7c Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G vs Sony A7c Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G
Portrait photography with Sony A7c
30
good MP (16 megapixels)
manual focus not available
manual mode not available
no external flash support
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
78
manual focus
megapixel count good (24MP)
big sensor size (Full frame)
features face detect autofocus
delivers RAW files
can't use external flash
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Street Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G as a Street photography camera
Sony A7c as a Street photography camera
61
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (305 grams)
no moving screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
85
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
big sensor size (Full frame)
delivers RAW files
includes touch to focus
weather proofing
good ISO range (51,200)
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Sports Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Sports photography factors
Sony A7c Sports photography factors
44
great zoom range (23-481mm 20.9 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16MP)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
88
quiet mode (1/8,000 seconds)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
megapixel count good (24 megapixels)
big sensor size (Full frame)
features tracking focus
weather proofing
great battery life (740 per charge)
has phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Travel photography factors
Sony A7c Travel photography factors
72
lighter than competition in class (305 grams)
good MP (16 megapixels)
quite wide (23mm)
very long reach (481mm)
great max aperture (f)
does not have Time Lapse function
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
86
great battery life (740 per charge)
weather proofing
supports bluetooth
includes touch to focus
megapixel count good (24MP)
screen is selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G as a Landscape photography camera
Sony A7c as a Landscape photography camera
47
quite wide (23mm)
great max aperture (f)
big screen (4.8")
has image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16MP)
manual focus not available
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
manual mode not available
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
does not have Time Lapse function
88
manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Sony E mount)
nice screen size (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
megapixel count good (24 megapixels)
big sensor size (Full frame)
good ISO range (51,200)
delivers RAW files
weather proofing
great battery life (740 shots)
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Vlogging details
Sony A7c Vlogging details
36
quite wide (23mm)
great max aperture (f)
touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competition in class (305g)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
does not have external mic support
86
screen is selfie friendly
touchscreen functionality
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
features face detect autofocus
high res video (3840 x 2160 resolution)
has microphone jack
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Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G vs Sony A7c Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G and Sony A7c
 Samsung Galaxy Camera 4GSony Alpha A7c
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