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Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G vs Sony HX10V

Portability
90
Imaging
39
Features
44
Overall
41
Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX10V front
Portability
91
Imaging
42
Features
46
Overall
43

Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G vs Sony HX10V 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
  • Released August 2012
Sony HX10V
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-400mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 234g - 105 x 60 x 34mm
  • Released February 2012
  • Later Model is Sony HX20V
Photography Glossary

Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G vs Sony HX10V Overview

Let's look more in depth at the Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G versus Sony HX10V, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by manufacturers Samsung and Sony. The image resolution of the Galaxy Camera 4G (16MP) and the HX10V (18MP) is very close and both cameras offer the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The Galaxy Camera 4G was released 7 months later than the HX10V so they are both of a similar age. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before going straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a short highlight of how the Galaxy Camera 4G scores against the HX10V in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G over the Sony HX10V

 Galaxy Camera 4G HX10V 
ReleasedAugust 2012February 2012More recent by 7 months
Display size4.8"3"Larger display (+1.8")
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Sony HX10V over the Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G

 HX10V Galaxy Camera 4G 
Display resolution922k0kClearer display (+922k dot)

Common features in the Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G and Sony HX10V

 Galaxy Camera 4G HX10V 
Manual focus No manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen

Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G vs Sony HX10V Physical Comparison

When you are looking to lug around your camera often, you are going to need to think about its weight and volume. The Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G features physical measurements 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 HX10V has sizing of 105mm x 60mm x 34mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") with a weight of 234 grams (0.52 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are utilising at that time. Underneath is a front view physical size comparison of the Galaxy Camera 4G and the HX10V.

Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G vs Sony HX10V size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the Galaxy Camera 4G and HX10V is 90 and 91 respectively.

Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G vs Sony HX10V top view buttons comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G vs Sony HX10V Sensor Comparison

Generally, it's tough to visualize the difference in sensor measurements just by researching specs. The visual underneath should provide you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the Galaxy Camera 4G and HX10V.

All in all, both of those cameras feature the identical sensor size but different MP. You can expect to see the Sony HX10V to render extra detail as a result of its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop photos way more aggressively. The more modern Galaxy Camera 4G provides an advantage when it comes to sensor innovation.

Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G vs Sony HX10V sensor size comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G vs Sony HX10V Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G vs Sony HX10V Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Portrait photography highlights
Sony HX10V Portrait photography highlights
30
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
manual exposure not available
external flash not possible
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
38
MP count decent (18 megapixels)
includes face detection focusing
manual focus not available
external flash not possible
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Street photography highlights
Sony HX10V Street photography highlights
61
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average in class (305g)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
62
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (234 grams)
screen is fixed
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Sports photography advice
Sony HX10V Sports photography advice
44
excellent zoom range (23-481mm 20.9 x zoom)
has 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
49
great zoom range (24-400mm 16.7 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (18 megapixels)
includes tracking autofocus
no shutter priority
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Travel photography highlights
Sony HX10V Travel photography highlights
72
lighter than average in class (305g)
MP count decent (16MP)
really wide (23mm)
great reach (481mm)
good max aperture (f)
no Time Lapse recording
does not have selfie friendly screen
69
lighter than competition (234g)
MP count decent (18 megapixels)
built-in flash
really wide (24mm)
long reach (400mm)
missing Timelapse recording
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Landscape photography highlights
Sony HX10V Landscape photography highlights
47
really wide (23mm)
good max aperture (f)
big screen (4.8")
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
manual exposure not available
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
no Time Lapse recording
45
really wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (18MP)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
missing Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Vlogging features
Sony HX10V Vlogging features
36
really wide (23mm)
good max aperture (f)
built-in touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
high video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than average in class (305 grams)
does not have selfie friendly screen
no external mic jack
34
really wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detection focusing
good video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competition (234 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
missing external microphone socket
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Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G vs Sony HX10V Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G and Sony HX10V
 Samsung Galaxy Camera 4GSony Cyber-shot DSC-HX10V
General Information
Brand Samsung Sony
Model type Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX10V
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2012-08-29 2012-02-28
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by 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 16MP 18MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution - 4896 x 3672
Highest native ISO 3200 12800
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 23-481mm (20.9x) 24-400mm (16.7x)
Largest aperture - f/3.3-5.9
Macro focusing distance - 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 4.8" 3"
Screen resolution 0k dots 922k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen tech 308 ppi, HD Super Clear Touch Display XtraFine TruBlack TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed - 30 secs
Maximum shutter speed - 1/1600 secs
Continuous shooting rate - 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance no built-in flash 5.30 m
Flash settings no built-in flash Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB none USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS BuiltIn BuiltIn
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 305 grams (0.67 pounds) 234 grams (0.52 pounds)
Physical dimensions 129 x 71 x 19mm (5.1" x 2.8" x 0.7") 105 x 60 x 34mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3")
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 life - 320 shots
Battery type - Battery Pack
Battery ID - NP-BG1
Self timer - Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse recording
Storage type micro SD/micro SDHC/micro SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo
Card slots One One
Pricing at launch $550 $616