Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G vs Sony QX1
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Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G vs Sony QX1 Key Specs
(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
- Announced August 2012
(Full Review)
- 20MP - APS-C Sensor
- " Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 16000
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Sony E Mount
- 216g - 74 x 70 x 53mm
- Released September 2014
Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G vs Sony QX1 Overview
Its time to look a bit more in depth at the Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G vs Sony QX1, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Lens-style by competitors Samsung and Sony. The sensor resolution of the Galaxy Camera 4G (16MP) and the QX1 (20MP) is pretty close but the Galaxy Camera 4G (1/2.3") and QX1 (APS-C) possess different sensor size.
Sora from OpenAI releases its first ever music videoThe Galaxy Camera 4G was announced 24 months prior to the QX1 which makes the cameras a generation apart from one another. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G being a Compact camera and the Sony QX1 being a Lens-style camera.
Before getting in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a concise summation of how the Galaxy Camera 4G matches up versus the QX1 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G vs Sony QX1 Gallery
This is a preview of the gallery images for Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G & Sony Alpha QX1. The whole galleries are viewable at Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Gallery & Sony QX1 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G over the Sony QX1
Galaxy Camera 4G | QX1 | |||
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Screen sizing | 4.8" | " | Bigger screen (+4.8") |
Reasons to pick Sony QX1 over the Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G
QX1 | Galaxy Camera 4G | |||
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Released | September 2014 | August 2012 | Fresher by 24 months | |
Manual focus | Very exact focus |
Common features in the Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G and Sony QX1
Galaxy Camera 4G | QX1 | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Screen resolution | 0k | 0k | Same screen resolution | |
Selfie screen | Neither features selfie screen | |||
Touch screen | Quickly navigate |
Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G vs Sony QX1 Physical Comparison
For those who are looking to carry your camera, you will have to think about its weight and dimensions. The Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G enjoys outside 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) and the Sony QX1 has dimensions of 74mm x 70mm x 53mm (2.9" x 2.8" x 2.1") accompanied by a weight of 216 grams (0.48 lbs).
Look at the Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G vs Sony QX1 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you have attached at that time. Below is the front view sizing comparison of the Galaxy Camera 4G vs the QX1.
Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Galaxy Camera 4G and QX1 is 90 and 90 respectively.
Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G vs Sony QX1 Sensor Comparison
More often than not, it is difficult to visualize the contrast in sensor sizing simply by looking through technical specs. The visual below may provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the Galaxy Camera 4G and QX1.
As you can tell, the 2 cameras enjoy different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The Galaxy Camera 4G with its smaller sensor is going to make getting shallow DOF more difficult and the Sony QX1 will render more detail with its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop pictures far more aggressively. The older Galaxy Camera 4G will be disadvantaged in sensor tech.
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Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G vs Sony QX1 Specifications
Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G | Sony Alpha QX1 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Samsung | Sony |
Model | Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G | Sony Alpha QX1 |
Class | Small Sensor Superzoom | Lens-style |
Announced | 2012-08-29 | 2014-09-03 |
Body design | Compact | Lens-style |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | 1.4GHz Quad-Core | Bionz X |
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | APS-C |
Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 23.2 x 15.4mm |
Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 357.3mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16 megapixel | 20 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | - | 4:3 and 3:2 |
Highest resolution | - | 5456 x 3632 |
Highest native ISO | 3200 | 16000 |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW photos | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detect autofocus | ||
Contract detect autofocus | ||
Phase detect autofocus | ||
Number of focus points | - | 25 |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | Sony E |
Lens focal range | 23-481mm (20.9x) | - |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 1.6 |
Screen | ||
Range of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display diagonal | 4.8" | - |
Resolution of display | 0 thousand dot | 0 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Display tech | 308 ppi, HD Super Clear Touch Display | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | - | 30s |
Maximum shutter speed | - | 1/4000s |
Continuous shooting speed | - | 4.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | no built-in flash | 4.00 m (at ISO 100) |
Flash options | no built-in flash | Off, auto, fill, slow sync, rear sync |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 | 1920 x 1080 (30p) |
Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
Video file format | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4 |
Microphone input | ||
Headphone input | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | none | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | BuiltIn | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 305g (0.67 pounds) | 216g (0.48 pounds) |
Dimensions | 129 x 71 x 19mm (5.1" x 2.8" x 0.7") | 74 x 70 x 53mm (2.9" x 2.8" x 2.1") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around 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 | - | 440 images |
Battery format | - | Battery Pack |
Battery model | - | NP-FW50 |
Self timer | - | Yes (2, 10 secs) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage media | micro SD/micro SDHC/micro SDXC | microSD, microSDHC, microSDXC, Memory Stick Micro |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Price at launch | $550 | $500 |