Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G vs Sony HX100V
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Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G vs Sony HX100V Key Specs
(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
- Revealed August 2012
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Tilting Display
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 27-810mm (F2.8-5.6) lens
- 577g - 122 x 87 x 93mm
- Introduced October 2011
- Newer Model is Sony HX200V
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In this article, we are evaluating the Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G vs Sony HX100V, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by rivals Samsung and Sony. The image resolution of the Galaxy Camera 4G (16MP) and the HX100V (16MP) is very comparable and they enjoy the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next monthThe Galaxy Camera 4G was announced 11 months after the HX100V so they are of a similar age. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G being a Compact camera and the Sony HX100V being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.
Before getting straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a simple highlight of how the Galaxy Camera 4G grades versus the HX100V for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
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Reasons to pick Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G over the Sony HX100V
| Galaxy Camera 4G | HX100V | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Introduced | August 2012 |  | October 2011 | More modern by 11 months |
| Display sizing | 4.8" |  | 3" | Larger display (+1.8") |
| Touch friendly display |  | Easily navigate |
Reasons to pick Sony HX100V over the Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G
| HX100V | Galaxy Camera 4G | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manually focus |  | More exact focus | ||
| Display type | Tilting |  | Fixed | Tilting display |
| Display resolution | 921k |  | 0k | Sharper display (+921k dot) |
Common features in the Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G and Sony HX100V
| Galaxy Camera 4G | HX100V | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Selfie screen |  | Neither provides selfie screen |
Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G vs Sony HX100V Physical Comparison
For anyone who is looking to carry around your camera frequently, you will want to factor in its weight and proportions. The Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G provides outside measurements of 129mm x 71mm x 19mm (5.1" x 2.8" x 0.7") along with a weight of 305 grams (0.67 lbs) and the Sony HX100V has measurements of 122mm x 87mm x 93mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 3.7") accompanied by a weight of 577 grams (1.27 lbs).
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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are working with at that moment. Here is the front view dimension comparison of the Galaxy Camera 4G versus the HX100V.
Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the Galaxy Camera 4G and HX100V is 90 and 66 respectively.
Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G vs Sony HX100V Sensor Comparison
Usually, its difficult to visualise the difference in sensor sizes only by seeing specs. The pic here may offer you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the Galaxy Camera 4G and HX100V.
As you can plainly see, each of the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing and the same exact MP so you can expect comparable quality of images but you should always take the age of the cameras into account. The younger Galaxy Camera 4G is going to have a benefit in sensor innovation.
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Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G vs Sony HX100V Specifications
| Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX100V | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Make | Samsung | Sony |
| Model type | Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX100V |
| Category | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Superzoom |
| Revealed | 2012-08-29 | 2011-10-21 |
| Body design | Compact | SLR-like (bridge) |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Processor | 1.4GHz Quad-Core | BIONZ |
| Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | BSI-CMOS |
| 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 | 16 megapixel | 16 megapixel |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | - | 4:3 and 16:9 |
| Highest Possible resolution | - | 4608 x 3456 |
| Maximum native ISO | 3200 | 3200 |
| Minimum native ISO | 100 | 100 |
| RAW support | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| Touch focus | ||
| Continuous autofocus | ||
| Single autofocus | ||
| Autofocus tracking | ||
| Selective autofocus | ||
| Autofocus center weighted | ||
| Autofocus multi area | ||
| 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) | 27-810mm (30.0x) |
| Largest aperture | - | f/2.8-5.6 |
| Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Screen type | Fixed Type | Tilting |
| Screen sizing | 4.8" | 3" |
| Resolution of screen | 0 thousand dot | 921 thousand dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch operation | ||
| Screen tech | 308 ppi, HD Super Clear Touch Display | XtraFine LCD display with TruBlack technology |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | None | Electronic |
| Features | ||
| Minimum shutter speed | - | 30 seconds |
| Fastest shutter speed | - | 1/4000 seconds |
| Continuous shutter speed | - | 10.0 frames/s |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manually set exposure | ||
| Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
| Custom white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Built-in flash | ||
| Flash distance | no built-in flash | 12.70 m |
| Flash options | no built-in flash | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync |
| External flash | ||
| AE 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 | 1920 x 1080 (60fps), 1440 x 1080 (30fps), 1280 x 720 (30fps), 640 x 480 (30fps) |
| Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
| Video file format | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
| Microphone input | ||
| Headphone input | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | Built-In | Eye-Fi Connected |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | none | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| GPS | BuiltIn | BuiltIn |
| Physical | ||
| Environment seal | ||
| Water proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 305g (0.67 pounds) | 577g (1.27 pounds) |
| Dimensions | 129 x 71 x 19mm (5.1" x 2.8" x 0.7") | 122 x 87 x 93mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 3.7") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO Overall 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-FH50 |
| Self timer | - | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2) |
| Time lapse shooting | ||
| Type of storage | micro SD/micro SDHC/micro SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo |
| Storage slots | One | One |
| Launch pricing | $550 | $429 |
