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Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G vs Sony A6400

Portability
90
Imaging
40
Features
44
Overall
41
Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G front
 
Sony Alpha a6400 front
Portability
83
Imaging
69
Features
88
Overall
76

Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G vs Sony A6400 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 A6400
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 32000 (Boost to 102400)
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 403g - 120 x 67 x 50mm
  • Revealed January 2019
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Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G vs Sony A6400 Overview

Here, we are analyzing the Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G versus Sony A6400, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Advanced Mirrorless by companies Samsung and Sony. There is a sizable difference among the image resolutions of the Galaxy Camera 4G (16MP) and A6400 (24MP) and the Galaxy Camera 4G (1/2.3") and A6400 (APS-C) provide different sensor measurements.

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The Galaxy Camera 4G was manufactured 7 years before the A6400 and that is a fairly significant difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras feature different body design with the Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G being a Compact camera and the Sony A6400 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before diving right into a in-depth comparison, here is a concise overview of how the Galaxy Camera 4G grades vs the A6400 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G over the Sony A6400

 Galaxy Camera 4G A6400 
Display size4.8"3"Larger display (+1.8")

Reasons to pick Sony A6400 over the Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G

 A6400 Galaxy Camera 4G 
RevealedJanuary 2019August 2012Fresher by 77 months
Manually focus More exact focusing
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display resolution922k0kCrisper display (+922k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies

Common features in the Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G and Sony A6400

 Galaxy Camera 4G A6400 
Touch display Easily navigate

Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G vs Sony A6400 Physical Comparison

In case you're intending to carry your camera frequently, you will want to think about its weight and dimensions. The Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G has got outside dimensions of 129mm x 71mm x 19mm (5.1" x 2.8" x 0.7") and a weight of 305 grams (0.67 lbs) whilst the Sony A6400 has dimensions of 120mm x 67mm x 50mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 2.0") accompanied by a weight of 403 grams (0.89 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you have attached at the time. The following is a front view proportions comparison of the Galaxy Camera 4G and the A6400.

Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G vs Sony A6400 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the Galaxy Camera 4G and A6400 is 90 and 83 respectively.

Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G vs Sony A6400 top view buttons comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G vs Sony A6400 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it can be hard to picture the difference in sensor sizing only by going through specifications. The graphic underneath may provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the Galaxy Camera 4G and A6400.

To sum up, both of those cameras come with different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The Galaxy Camera 4G featuring a smaller sensor is going to make getting shallow DOF trickier and the Sony A6400 will show extra detail due to its extra 8 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop photos a good deal more aggressively. The older Galaxy Camera 4G will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.

Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G vs Sony A6400 sensor size comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G vs Sony A6400 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G vs Sony A6400 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Portrait photography information
Sony A6400 Portrait photography information
30
good MP (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not available
cannot use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
81
focusing manually
good resolution (24 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
provides face detect focusing
delivers RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Street photography advice
Sony A6400 Street photography advice
61
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (305 grams)
screen is fixed
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
81
screen tilts
sensor size is good (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
boasts focus via touch
weather proof
good high ISO (32,000)
no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G
Sports photography with Sony A6400
45
amazing zoom range (23-481mm 20.9 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16 megapixels)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
76
good resolution (24 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
provides tracking focus
weather proof
sensor has phase detect AF
no image stabilization
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G
Travel photography with Sony A6400
72
lighter than competition in class (305g)
good MP (16MP)
decently wide (23mm)
long reach (481mm)
great max aperture (f)
lack of Timelapse function
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
87
weather proof
connects via bluetooth
boasts focus via touch
good resolution (24MP)
flash built-in
screen is selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Landscape photography info
Sony A6400 Landscape photography info
47
decently wide (23mm)
great max aperture (f)
big screen (4.8 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16MP)
lack of manual focus
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
manual exposure not available
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
lack of Timelapse function
80
focusing manually
interchangeable lenses (Sony E mount)
screen size is good (3 inch)
good resolution (24MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
good high ISO (32,000)
delivers RAW formats
weather proof
no image stabilization
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Vlogging details
Sony A6400 Vlogging details
37
decently wide (23mm)
great max aperture (f)
touchscreen functionality
has image stabilization (Optical)
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competition in class (305 grams)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
lack of microphone support
80
screen is selfie friendly
touchscreen functionality
provides face detect focusing
high video quality (3840 x 2160 pixels)
includes microphone jack
no image stabilization
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Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G vs Sony A6400 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G and Sony A6400
 Samsung Galaxy Camera 4GSony Alpha a6400
General Information
Make Samsung Sony
Model type Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Sony Alpha a6400
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Advanced Mirrorless
Introduced 2012-08-29 2019-01-15
Body design Compact Rangefinder-style mirrorless
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 23.5 x 15.6mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 366.6mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 24 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio - 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution - 6000 x 4000
Max native ISO 3200 32000
Max enhanced ISO - 102400
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points - 425
Lens
Lens support fixed lens Sony E
Lens zoom range 23-481mm (20.9x) -
Available lenses - 121
Crop factor 5.8 1.5
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Tilting
Display size 4.8 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 0k dot 922k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display tech 308 ppi, HD Super Clear Touch Display -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 2,359k dot
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.7x
Features
Minimum shutter speed - 30 secs
Fastest shutter speed - 1/4000 secs
Continuous shutter speed - 11.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance no built-in flash 6.00 m (at ISO 100)
Flash options no built-in flash Off, auto, on, slow sync, rear sync, redeye reduction, wireless, hi-speed sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance 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
Max video resolution 1920x1080 3840x2160
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264, XAVC-S
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
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 305g (0.67 pounds) 403g (0.89 pounds)
Physical dimensions 129 x 71 x 19mm (5.1" x 2.8" x 0.7") 120 x 67 x 50mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 2.0")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested 83
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 24.0
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 13.6
DXO Low light rating not tested 1431
Other
Battery life - 410 pictures
Battery format - Battery Pack
Battery ID - NP-FW50
Self timer - Yes
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage micro SD/micro SDHC/micro SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick DUO (UHS-I compliant)
Storage slots 1 1
Pricing at release $550 $898