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Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G vs Sony H50

Portability
90
Imaging
39
Features
44
Overall
41
Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H50 front
Portability
69
Imaging
32
Features
25
Overall
29

Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G vs Sony H50 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 H50
(Full Review)
  • 9MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 31-465mm (F2.7-4.5) lens
  • 547g - 116 x 81 x 86mm
  • Launched January 2009
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Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G vs Sony H50 Overview

Below, we will be comparing the Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G vs Sony H50, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by rivals Samsung and Sony. There exists a considerable gap among the resolutions of the Galaxy Camera 4G (16MP) and H50 (9MP) but they come with the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The Galaxy Camera 4G was launched 3 years after the H50 which is a fairly large difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving straight into a full comparison, below is a short highlight of how the Galaxy Camera 4G scores vs the H50 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G over the Sony H50

 Galaxy Camera 4G H50 
LaunchedAugust 2012January 2009Newer by 45 months
Screen dimension4.8"3"Bigger screen (+1.8")
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Sony H50 over the Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G

 H50 Galaxy Camera 4G 
Manually focus Very accurate focusing
Screen resolution230k0kClearer screen (+230k dot)

Common features in the Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G and Sony H50

 Galaxy Camera 4G H50 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen

Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G vs Sony H50 Physical Comparison

If you are planning to travel with your camera, you are going to need to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G offers outer measurements of 129mm x 71mm x 19mm (5.1" x 2.8" x 0.7") with a weight of 305 grams (0.67 lbs) while the Sony H50 has dimensions of 116mm x 81mm x 86mm (4.6" x 3.2" x 3.4") accompanied by a weight of 547 grams (1.21 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Underneath is the front view dimensions comparison of the Galaxy Camera 4G against the H50.

Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G vs Sony H50 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Galaxy Camera 4G and H50 is 90 and 69 respectively.

Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G vs Sony H50 top view buttons comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G vs Sony H50 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it is very difficult to see the difference in sensor dimensions purely by researching specs. The pic here may provide you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the Galaxy Camera 4G and H50.

All in all, both of those cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same resolution. You can expect the Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G to provide you with extra detail utilizing its extra 7 Megapixels. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop photographs much more aggressively. The newer Galaxy Camera 4G will have an advantage when it comes to sensor innovation.

Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G vs Sony H50 sensor size comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G vs Sony H50 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G vs Sony H50 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G
Portrait photography with Sony H50
30
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual exposure
cannot use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
27
has manual focus
can't use external flash
low megapixels (9 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Street photography features
Sony H50 Street photography features
61
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average (305g)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
43
image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
heavier than competition in class (547 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Sports photography highlights
Sony H50 Sports photography highlights
44
incredible zoom range (23-481mm 20.9 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
32
great zoom range (31-465mm 15.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
continuous shooting slow (2.0 frames per second)
low megapixels (9MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G as a Travel photography camera
Sony H50 as a Travel photography camera
72
lighter than average (305g)
good megapixels (16MP)
fairly wide (23mm)
great reach (481mm)
good max aperture (f)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
doesn't have selfie friendly display
44
flash built-in
great zoom (465mm)
does not have Time Lapse recording
heavier than competition in class (547 grams)
low megapixels (9 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not great (31mm)
slow max aperture (f2.7)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Landscape photography information
Sony H50 Landscape photography information
47
fairly wide (23mm)
good max aperture (f)
lovely big screen (4.8")
has image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
lack of manual exposure
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse mode
34
has manual focus
screen size is good (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (31mm)
slow max aperture (f2.7)
low megapixels (9 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
does not have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G
Vlogging with Sony H50
36
fairly wide (23mm)
good max aperture (f)
has touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than average (305 grams)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
doesn't have microphone jack
19
image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not great (31mm)
slow max aperture (f2.7)
display isn't selfie friendly
low video resolution (640 x 480 pxls)
does not have external mic support
heavier than competition in class (547g)
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Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G vs Sony H50 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G and Sony H50
 Samsung Galaxy Camera 4GSony Cyber-shot DSC-H50
General Information
Company Samsung Sony
Model Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H50
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2012-08-29 2009-01-15
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 dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 9 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3 and 3:2
Highest Possible resolution - 3456 x 2592
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 23-481mm (20.9x) 31-465mm (15.0x)
Maximal aperture - f/2.7-4.5
Macro focus range - 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 4.8" 3"
Resolution of display 0k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display technology 308 ppi, HD Super Clear Touch Display -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Features
Minimum shutter speed - 30 seconds
Fastest shutter speed - 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate - 2.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range no built-in flash 9.10 m
Flash options no built-in flash Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Front Curtain, Rear Curtain
External flash
AEB
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 640 x 480, 30 fps, 320 x 240, 8 fps
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 640x480
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 -
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB none USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS BuiltIn None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 305 grams (0.67 pounds) 547 grams (1.21 pounds)
Dimensions 129 x 71 x 19mm (5.1" x 2.8" x 0.7") 116 x 81 x 86mm (4.6" x 3.2" x 3.4")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 recording
Storage type micro SD/micro SDHC/micro SDXC Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Retail price $550 $80