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Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G vs Sony H20

Portability
90
Imaging
39
Features
44
Overall
41
Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H20 front
Portability
87
Imaging
33
Features
29
Overall
31

Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G vs Sony H20 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
  • Released August 2012
Sony H20
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 38-380mm (F3.5-4.4) lens
  • 250g - 107 x 69 x 47mm
  • Introduced May 2009
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Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G vs Sony H20 Overview

Here, we will be reviewing the Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G vs Sony H20, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Samsung and Sony. There exists a considerable gap between the image resolutions of the Galaxy Camera 4G (16MP) and H20 (10MP) but both cameras offer the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The Galaxy Camera 4G was unveiled 3 years later than the H20 and that is quite a large difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before delving right into a in depth comparison, here is a brief summary of how the Galaxy Camera 4G scores vs the H20 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G over the Sony H20

 Galaxy Camera 4G H20 
IntroducedAugust 2012May 2009More recent by 41 months
Screen size4.8"3"Bigger screen (+1.8")
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Sony H20 over the Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G

 H20 Galaxy Camera 4G 
Manual focus Dial precise focus
Screen resolution230k0kClearer screen (+230k dot)

Common features in the Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G and Sony H20

 Galaxy Camera 4G H20 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen

Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G vs Sony H20 Physical Comparison

If you are planning to lug around your camera regularly, you need to take into account its weight and proportions. The Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G provides outer dimensions of 129mm x 71mm x 19mm (5.1" x 2.8" x 0.7") with a weight of 305 grams (0.67 lbs) and the Sony H20 has measurements of 107mm x 69mm x 47mm (4.2" x 2.7" x 1.9") along with a weight of 250 grams (0.55 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are using at that time. Underneath is a front view measurement comparison of the Galaxy Camera 4G vs the H20.

Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G vs Sony H20 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Galaxy Camera 4G and H20 is 90 and 87 respectively.

Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G vs Sony H20 top view buttons comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G vs Sony H20 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is very tough to visualize the gap between sensor measurements purely by going over specs. The graphic below may give you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the Galaxy Camera 4G and H20.

As you can plainly see, each of the cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit different resolution. You can expect the Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G to deliver more detail having an extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop photographs way more aggressively. The more recent Galaxy Camera 4G should have a benefit with regard to sensor technology.

Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G vs Sony H20 sensor size comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G vs Sony H20 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G vs Sony H20 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Portrait photography highlights
Sony H20 Portrait photography highlights
30
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
manual mode not available
external flash not possible
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
27
has manual focus
no external flash support
MP count low (10MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G
Street photography with Sony H20
61
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors in class (305g)
fixed screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
51
built in image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
more heavy than competition (250 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Sports photography factors
Sony H20 Sports photography factors
44
excellent zoom range (23-481mm 20.9 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
26
built in image stabilization (Optical)
slow fps (2.0 frames/s)
MP count low (10 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Travel photography details
Sony H20 Travel photography details
72
lighter than competitors in class (305g)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
pretty wide (23mm)
long reach (481mm)
good max aperture (f)
does not have Time Lapse function
screen is not selfie friendly
51
flash built-in
very long zoom (380mm)
does not have Timelapse mode
more heavy than competition (250 grams)
MP count low (10MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not great (38mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G as a Landscape photography camera
Sony H20 as a Landscape photography camera
47
pretty wide (23mm)
good max aperture (f)
big screen (4.8 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
manual mode not available
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
does not have Time Lapse function
36
has manual focus
good sized screen (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (38mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
MP count low (10 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
does not have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G
Vlogging with Sony H20
36
pretty wide (23mm)
good max aperture (f)
touch screen
image stabilization (Optical)
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competitors in class (305g)
screen is not selfie friendly
does not have external mic jack
23
built in image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not great (38mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
display isn't selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have external microphone support
more heavy than competition (250 grams)
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Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G vs Sony H20 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G and Sony H20
 Samsung Galaxy Camera 4GSony Cyber-shot DSC-H20
General Information
Brand Samsung Sony
Model Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H20
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Released 2012-08-29 2009-05-14
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip 1.4GHz Quad-Core -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 10MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution - 3648 x 2736
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 23-481mm (20.9x) 38-380mm (10.0x)
Max aperture - f/3.5-4.4
Macro focus distance - 2cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 4.8" 3"
Resolution of display 0 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display tech 308 ppi, HD Super Clear Touch Display -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed - 30 secs
Highest shutter speed - 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting rate - 2.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range no built-in flash 7.10 m
Flash settings no built-in flash Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Front Curtain, Rear Curtain
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 -
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB none USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS BuiltIn None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 305g (0.67 lb) 250g (0.55 lb)
Physical dimensions 129 x 71 x 19mm (5.1" x 2.8" x 0.7") 107 x 69 x 47mm (4.2" x 2.7" x 1.9")
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 model - NP-BG1
Self timer - Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage micro SD/micro SDHC/micro SDXC Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Retail pricing $550 $249