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Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G vs Sony H55

Portability
90
Imaging
39
Features
44
Overall
41
Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H55 front
Portability
92
Imaging
37
Features
28
Overall
33

Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G vs Sony H55 Key Specs

Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 4.8" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 23-481mm (F) lens
  • 305g - 129 x 71 x 19mm
  • Announced August 2012
Sony H55
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-250mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
  • 200g - 103 x 58 x 29mm
  • Launched June 2010
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Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G vs Sony H55 Overview

Below, we are looking at the Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G vs Sony H55, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Samsung and Sony. The image resolution of the Galaxy Camera 4G (16MP) and the H55 (14MP) is fairly close and they possess the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The Galaxy Camera 4G was unveiled 2 years later than the H55 and that is a fairly big gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go through a complete comparison, below is a concise overview of how the Galaxy Camera 4G scores versus the H55 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G over the Sony H55

 Galaxy Camera 4G H55 
LaunchedAugust 2012June 2010More recent by 27 months
Display dimension4.8"3"Larger display (+1.8")
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Sony H55 over the Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G

 H55 Galaxy Camera 4G 
Display resolution230k0kCrisper display (+230k dot)

Common features in the Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G and Sony H55

 Galaxy Camera 4G H55 
Focus manually No manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen

Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G vs Sony H55 Physical Comparison

For those who are planning to lug around your camera regularly, you'll have to consider its weight and proportions. The Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G features exterior measurements of 129mm x 71mm x 19mm (5.1" x 2.8" x 0.7") having a weight of 305 grams (0.67 lbs) and the Sony H55 has measurements of 103mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") and a weight of 200 grams (0.44 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are employing at the time. The following is the front view proportions comparison of the Galaxy Camera 4G vs the H55.

Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G vs Sony H55 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the Galaxy Camera 4G and H55 is 90 and 92 respectively.

Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G vs Sony H55 top view buttons comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G vs Sony H55 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it's hard to visualise the gap in sensor measurements simply by researching specs. The visual below might give you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the Galaxy Camera 4G and H55.

All in all, both cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but not the same MP. You should anticipate the Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G to result in more detail having an extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop images somewhat more aggressively. The more modern Galaxy Camera 4G will have a benefit in sensor innovation.

Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G vs Sony H55 sensor size comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G vs Sony H55 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G vs Sony H55 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Portrait photography factors
Sony H55 Portrait photography factors
30
MP count decent (16MP)
lack of manual focus
manual mode not possible
no external flash support
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
28
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
no manual mode
cannot use external flash
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Street photography info
Sony H55 Street photography info
61
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others in class (305 grams)
no articulating screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
56
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G
Sports photography with Sony H55
44
amazing zoom range (23-481mm 20.9 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
38
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G
Travel photography with Sony H55
72
lighter than others in class (305g)
MP count decent (16MP)
really wide (23mm)
long zoom (481mm)
good max aperture (f)
lack of Timelapse mode
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
67
megapixel count decent (14MP)
flash built-in
rather wide (25mm)
great reach (250mm)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G
Landscape photography with Sony H55
47
really wide (23mm)
good max aperture (f)
very good size screen (4.8")
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16MP)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
manual mode not possible
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
lack of Timelapse mode
42
rather wide (25mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
no manual mode
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
doesn't have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Vlogging details
Sony H55 Vlogging details
36
really wide (23mm)
good max aperture (f)
touchscreen enabled
image stabilization (Optical)
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than others in class (305 grams)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
lack of microphone jack
28
rather wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have external microphone support
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Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G vs Sony H55 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G and Sony H55
 Samsung Galaxy Camera 4GSony Cyber-shot DSC-H55
General Information
Manufacturer Samsung Sony
Model type Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H55
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2012-08-29 2010-06-16
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip 1.4GHz Quad-Core Bionz
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 surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 14MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution - 4320 x 3240
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points - 9
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 23-481mm (20.9x) 25-250mm (10.0x)
Largest aperture - f/3.5-5.5
Macro focusing range - 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 4.8 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 0 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen tech 308 ppi, HD Super Clear Touch Display -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed - 30 secs
Maximum shutter speed - 1/1600 secs
Continuous shooting rate - 10.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance no built-in flash 3.80 m
Flash options no built-in flash Auto, On, Slow Syncro, Off
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4
Microphone 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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 305g (0.67 lb) 200g (0.44 lb)
Dimensions 129 x 71 x 19mm (5.1" x 2.8" x 0.7") 103 x 58 x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery ID - NP-BG1
Self timer - Yes (2 or 10 sec, portrait1/ portrait2)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage micro SD/micro SDHC/micro SDXC Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo/ PRO HG-Duo, SD/SDHC, Internal
Card slots One One
Launch pricing $550 $235