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Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G vs Sony NEX-6

Portability
90
Imaging
40
Features
44
Overall
41
Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G front
 
Sony Alpha NEX-6 front
Portability
85
Imaging
58
Features
76
Overall
65

Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G vs Sony NEX-6 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
  • Released August 2012
Sony NEX-6
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 25600
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 345g - 120 x 67 x 43mm
  • Released March 2013
  • Replacement is Sony A6000
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Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G vs Sony NEX-6 Overview

Here, we are reviewing the Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G versus Sony NEX-6, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Advanced Mirrorless by competitors Samsung and Sony. The image resolution of the Galaxy Camera 4G (16MP) and the NEX-6 (16MP) is fairly comparable but the Galaxy Camera 4G (1/2.3") and NEX-6 (APS-C) boast totally different sensor sizes.

Photography Glossary

The Galaxy Camera 4G was released 6 months before the NEX-6 and they are of a similar age. Both cameras feature different body design with the Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G being a Compact camera and the Sony NEX-6 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving right into a in depth comparison, here is a brief highlight of how the Galaxy Camera 4G grades versus the NEX-6 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G over the Sony NEX-6

 Galaxy Camera 4G NEX-6 
Display size4.8"3"Larger display (+1.8")
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Sony NEX-6 over the Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G

 NEX-6 Galaxy Camera 4G 
Manual focus More accurate focusing
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display resolution921k0kCrisper display (+921k dot)

Common features in the Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G and Sony NEX-6

 Galaxy Camera 4G NEX-6 
ReleasedAugust 2012March 2013Same age
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen

Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G vs Sony NEX-6 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is looking to travel with your camera frequently, you'll have to consider its weight and proportions. The Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G has got external dimensions of 129mm x 71mm x 19mm (5.1" x 2.8" x 0.7") along with a weight of 305 grams (0.67 lbs) and the Sony NEX-6 has measurements of 120mm x 67mm x 43mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 1.7") accompanied by a weight of 345 grams (0.76 lbs).

Check the Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G versus Sony NEX-6 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are employing at that time. Underneath is a front view dimension comparison of the Galaxy Camera 4G against the NEX-6.

Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G vs Sony NEX-6 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the Galaxy Camera 4G and NEX-6 is 90 and 85 respectively.

Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G vs Sony NEX-6 top view buttons comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G vs Sony NEX-6 Sensor Comparison

Often, it is tough to envision the contrast in sensor dimensions merely by seeing specs. The pic here should provide you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the Galaxy Camera 4G and NEX-6.

As you can plainly see, both cameras come with the identical MP but not the same sensor dimensions. The Galaxy Camera 4G contains the smaller sensor which should make getting bokeh harder.

Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G vs Sony NEX-6 sensor size comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G vs Sony NEX-6 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G vs Sony NEX-6 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G
Portrait photography with Sony NEX-6
30
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
manual mode not available
external flash not possible
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW support
74
you can focus manually
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
provides face detect focusing
supports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Street photography information
Sony NEX-6 Street photography information
61
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors in class (305 grams)
no moving screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW support
78
screen tilts
nice sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW files
lighter than competitors in class (345 grams)
very good ISO range (25,600)
no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Sports photography info
Sony NEX-6 Sports photography info
45
amazing zoom range (23-481mm 20.9 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
66
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
comes with phase detect AF
no image stabilization
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G
Travel photography with Sony NEX-6
72
lighter than competitors in class (305g)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
relatively wide (23mm)
long reach (481mm)
good max aperture (f)
missing Time Lapse function
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
75
lighter than competitors in class (345g)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
has built in flash
screen isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Landscape photography advice
Sony NEX-6 Landscape photography advice
47
relatively wide (23mm)
good max aperture (f)
lovely big screen (4.8 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16MP)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
manual mode not available
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW support
missing Time Lapse function
75
you can focus manually
swap lenses (Sony E mount)
screen size is decent (3 inches)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
very good ISO range (25,600)
supports RAW files
no image stabilization
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Vlogging information
Sony NEX-6 Vlogging information
37
relatively wide (23mm)
good max aperture (f)
touchscreen enabled
has image stabilization (Optical)
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competitors in class (305 grams)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
missing mic jack
32
provides face detect focusing
great video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competitors in class (345 grams)
screen isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
missing mic port
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Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G vs Sony NEX-6 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G and Sony NEX-6
 Samsung Galaxy Camera 4GSony Alpha NEX-6
General Information
Brand Samsung Sony
Model Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Sony Alpha NEX-6
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Advanced Mirrorless
Released 2012-08-29 2013-03-25
Body design Compact Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor 1.4GHz Quad-Core Bionz
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" APS-C
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 23.5 x 15.6mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 366.6mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 16MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio - 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution - 4912 x 3264
Highest native ISO 3200 25600
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points - 99
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens Sony E
Lens focal range 23-481mm (20.9x) -
Available lenses - 121
Crop factor 5.8 1.5
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Tilting
Screen diagonal 4.8" 3"
Resolution of screen 0 thousand dot 921 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen technology 308 ppi, HD Super Clear Touch Display Xtra Fine LCD with Tilt Up 90� and Down 45�
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 2,359 thousand dot
Viewfinder coverage - 100%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.73x
Features
Min shutter speed - 30 seconds
Max shutter speed - 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed - 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range no built-in flash 6.00 m
Flash settings no built-in flash Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear Curtain, Fill-in
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Max flash sync - 1/160 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 1920 x 1080 (60, 24 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB none USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS BuiltIn None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 305 gr (0.67 lb) 345 gr (0.76 lb)
Physical dimensions 129 x 71 x 19mm (5.1" x 2.8" x 0.7") 120 x 67 x 43mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 1.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested 78
DXO Color Depth score not tested 23.7
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 13.1
DXO Low light score not tested 1018
Other
Battery life - 360 shots
Type of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model - NPFW50
Self timer - Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10sec (3 images))
Time lapse shooting With downloadable app
Type of storage micro SD/micro SDHC/micro SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots One One
Cost at release $550 $365