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Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G vs Sony NEX-5T

Portability
90
Imaging
39
Features
44
Overall
41
Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G front
 
Sony Alpha NEX-5T front
Portability
89
Imaging
58
Features
79
Overall
66

Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G vs Sony NEX-5T Key Specs

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
  • Launched August 2012
Sony NEX-5T
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 25600
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 276g - 111 x 59 x 39mm
  • Announced August 2013
  • Succeeded the Sony NEX-5R
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Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G vs Sony NEX-5T Overview

Below, we will be evaluating the Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G and Sony NEX-5T, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by brands Samsung and Sony. The sensor resolution of the Galaxy Camera 4G (16MP) and the NEX-5T (16MP) is pretty close but the Galaxy Camera 4G (1/2.3") and NEX-5T (APS-C) enjoy different sensor sizes.

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The Galaxy Camera 4G was manufactured 12 months earlier than the NEX-5T so they are both of a similar age. Both of these cameras come with different body type with the Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G being a Compact camera and the Sony NEX-5T being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving straight into a detailed comparison, below is a simple synopsis of how the Galaxy Camera 4G grades vs the NEX-5T in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G over the Sony NEX-5T

 Galaxy Camera 4G NEX-5T 
Screen dimension4.8"3"Bigger screen (+1.8")

Reasons to pick Sony NEX-5T over the Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G

 NEX-5T Galaxy Camera 4G 
AnnouncedAugust 2013August 2012Fresher by 12 months
Focus manually Very precise focusing
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen resolution922k0kSharper screen (+922k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Common features in the Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G and Sony NEX-5T

 Galaxy Camera 4G NEX-5T 
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G vs Sony NEX-5T Physical Comparison

In case you're looking to carry your camera frequently, you'll have to factor its weight and volume. The Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G features exterior measurements of 129mm x 71mm x 19mm (5.1" x 2.8" x 0.7") having a weight of 305 grams (0.67 lbs) whilst the Sony NEX-5T has sizing of 111mm x 59mm x 39mm (4.4" x 2.3" x 1.5") with a weight of 276 grams (0.61 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are utilising at the time. The following is the front view physical size comparison of the Galaxy Camera 4G compared to the NEX-5T.

Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G vs Sony NEX-5T size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the Galaxy Camera 4G and NEX-5T is 90 and 89 respectively.

Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G vs Sony NEX-5T top view buttons comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G vs Sony NEX-5T Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is very tough to imagine the gap in sensor sizing only by researching specifications. The graphic here might give you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the Galaxy Camera 4G and NEX-5T.

To sum up, both of those cameras have got the exact same resolution albeit different sensor sizing. The Galaxy Camera 4G uses the smaller sensor which is going to make getting shallower DOF more difficult. The older Galaxy Camera 4G will be behind when it comes to sensor technology.

Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G vs Sony NEX-5T sensor size comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G vs Sony NEX-5T Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G vs Sony NEX-5T Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G
Portrait photography with Sony NEX-5T
30
decent MP (16MP)
lack of manual focus
lack of manual exposure
external flash not possible
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
74
you can focus manually
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
features face detection autofocus
exports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Street photography highlights
Sony NEX-5T Street photography highlights
61
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors in class (305g)
no articulating screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
80
tilting screen
good sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW files
includes focus by touch
great ISO range (25,600)
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G
Sports photography with Sony NEX-5T
44
long zoom range (23-481mm 20.9 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
lack of shutter priority mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
69
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
features tracking autofocus
has phase detect autofocus
lack of image stabilization
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Travel Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Travel photography factors
Sony NEX-5T Travel photography factors
72
lighter than competitors in class (305 grams)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
reasonably wide (23mm)
great zoom (481mm)
very good max aperture (f)
missing Time Lapse function
screen isn't selfie friendly
77
includes focus by touch
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
selfie friendly screen
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G
Landscape photography with Sony NEX-5T
47
reasonably wide (23mm)
very good max aperture (f)
very good size screen (4.8 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
lack of manual exposure
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
missing Time Lapse function
70
you can focus manually
change lenses (Sony E mount)
screen size is good (3 inch)
MP count decent (16MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
great ISO range (25,600)
exports RAW files
lack of image stabilization
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Vlogging details
Sony NEX-5T Vlogging details
36
reasonably wide (23mm)
very good max aperture (f)
touchscreen functionality
has image stabilization (Optical)
good video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competitors in class (305 grams)
screen isn't selfie friendly
missing external mic port
73
selfie friendly screen
touchscreen enabled
features face detection autofocus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lack of image stabilization
doesn't have external mic support
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Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G vs Sony NEX-5T Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G and Sony NEX-5T
 Samsung Galaxy Camera 4GSony Alpha NEX-5T
General Information
Company Samsung Sony
Model Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Sony Alpha NEX-5T
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Entry-Level Mirrorless
Launched 2012-08-29 2013-08-27
Physical type Compact Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Chip 1.4GHz Quad-Core Bionz
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" APS-C
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 23.4 x 15.6mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 365.0mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio - 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution - 4912 x 3264
Maximum native ISO 3200 25600
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points - 99
Cross focus points - 25
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens Sony E
Lens focal range 23-481mm (20.9x) -
Amount of lenses - 121
Crop factor 5.8 1.5
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Tilting
Screen diagonal 4.8" 3"
Resolution of screen 0k dots 922k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen technology 308 ppi, HD Super Clear Touch Display Tilt Up 180° Down 50° TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic (optional)
Features
Lowest shutter speed - 30s
Highest shutter speed - 1/4000s
Continuous shooting rate - 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range no built-in flash 7.00 m (ISO100)
Flash options no built-in flash Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear Curtain, Fill-in
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Highest flash synchronize - 1/160s
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 1920 x1080 (60p/60i/24p)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB none USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS BuiltIn None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 305 gr (0.67 pounds) 276 gr (0.61 pounds)
Dimensions 129 x 71 x 19mm (5.1" x 2.8" x 0.7") 111 x 59 x 39mm (4.4" x 2.3" x 1.5")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested 78
DXO Color Depth score not tested 23.6
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 13.0
DXO Low light score not tested 1015
Other
Battery life - 330 images
Battery style - Battery Pack
Battery model - NPFW50
Self timer - Yes ((10/2 sec. delay), Self-timer (Cont.) (with 10 sec. delay; 3/5 exposures))
Time lapse feature
Type of storage micro SD/micro SDHC/micro SDXC SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Card slots 1 1
Cost at launch $550 $400