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Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G vs Sony QX1

Portability
90
Imaging
40
Features
44
Overall
41
Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G front
 
Sony Alpha QX1 front
Portability
90
Imaging
63
Features
48
Overall
57

Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G vs Sony QX1 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
  • Announced August 2012
Sony QX1
(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
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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.

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G over the Sony QX1

 Galaxy Camera 4G QX1 
Screen sizing4.8""Bigger screen (+4.8")

Reasons to pick Sony QX1 over the Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G

 QX1 Galaxy Camera 4G 
ReleasedSeptember 2014August 2012Fresher by 24 months
Manual focus Very exact focus

Common features in the Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G and Sony QX1

 Galaxy Camera 4G QX1 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution0k0kSame 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).

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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.

Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G vs Sony QX1 size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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.

Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G vs Sony QX1 sensor size comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G vs Sony QX1 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G vs Sony QX1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Portrait photography features
Sony QX1 Portrait photography features
30
resolution is good (16MP)
manual focus not available
manual mode not possible
external flash not possible
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
66
focusing manually
MP count good (20 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
supports face detect autofocus
saves RAW files
manual exposure not available
can't use external flash
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Street Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Street photography highlights
Sony QX1 Street photography highlights
61
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors in class (305 grams)
screen is fixed
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
69
nice sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW files
comes with focus via touch
fixed screen
no image stabilization
more heavy than average in class (216 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G
Sports photography with Sony QX1
45
amazing zoom range (23-481mm 20.9 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16MP)
no shutter priority
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
56
MP count good (20 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
better than average battery (440 shots)
max fps low (4.0 frames per second)
no image stabilization
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G as a Travel photography camera
Sony QX1 as a Travel photography camera
72
lighter than competitors in class (305 grams)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
quite wide (23mm)
very long zoom (481mm)
fast max aperture (f)
missing Time Lapse recording
display isn't selfie friendly
71
better than average battery (440 per charge)
comes with focus via touch
MP count good (20MP)
built-in flash
does not have Timelapse function
more heavy than average in class (216 grams)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Landscape photography factors
Sony QX1 Landscape photography factors
47
quite wide (23mm)
fast max aperture (f)
screen larger than average (4.8 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
manual mode not possible
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
missing Time Lapse recording
64
focusing manually
interchangeable lenses (Sony E mount)
MP count good (20MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW files
better than average battery (440 CIPA)
tiny screen ( inches)
manual exposure not available
no image stabilization
does not have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G as a Vlogging camera
Sony QX1 as a Vlogging camera
37
quite wide (23mm)
fast max aperture (f)
screen is touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competitors in class (305 grams)
display isn't selfie friendly
missing mic socket
32
built-in touchscreen
supports face detect autofocus
high video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
does not have microphone jack
more heavy than average in class (216g)
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Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G vs Sony QX1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G and Sony QX1
 Samsung Galaxy Camera 4GSony Alpha QX1
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