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Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G vs Sony HX200V

Portability
90 Imaging
40 Features
44 Overall
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Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX200V front
Portability
66 Imaging
42 Features
55 Overall
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Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G vs Sony HX200V 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
  • Revealed August 2012
Sony HX200V
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 27-810mm (F2.8-5.6) lens
  • 583g - 122 x 87 x 93mm
  • Released May 2012
  • Earlier Model is Sony HX100V
  • Successor is Sony HX300
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Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G vs Sony HX200V Overview

Let's look closer at the Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G vs Sony HX200V, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by competitors Samsung and Sony. The image resolution of the Galaxy Camera 4G (16MP) and the HX200V (18MP) is pretty similar and they come with the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The Galaxy Camera 4G was unveiled 4 months later than the HX200V which means that they are both of a similar age. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G being a Compact camera and the Sony HX200V being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before diving in to a complete comparison, below is a quick highlight of how the Galaxy Camera 4G matches up against the HX200V for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G over the Sony HX200V

		

		

			
 Galaxy Camera 4G HX200V 
Screen sizing4.8"3"Bigger screen (+1.8")
Touch friendly screen  Quickly navigate
		

	

	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Sony HX200V over the Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G

		

		

			
 HX200V Galaxy Camera 4G 
Manually focus  Very precise focus
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen resolution922k0kClearer screen (+922k dot)
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G and Sony HX200V

		

		

			
 Galaxy Camera 4G HX200V 
ReleasedAugust 2012May 2012Similar age
Selfie screen  Missing selfie screen
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G vs Sony HX200V Physical Comparison

		

		

			
If you're intending to lug around your camera frequently, you will need to think about its weight and measurements. The Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G comes with physical dimensions 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 HX200V has proportions of 122mm x 87mm x 93mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 3.7") having a weight of 583 grams (1.29 lbs).
Look at the Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G vs Sony HX200V in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are employing at that moment. Here is the front view scale comparison of the Galaxy Camera 4G versus the HX200V.
Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G vs Sony HX200V size comparison
Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the Galaxy Camera 4G and HX200V is 90 and 66 respectively.
Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G vs Sony HX200V top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G vs Sony HX200V Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
Generally, its difficult to imagine the difference between sensor measurements purely by reading specs. The graphic here will offer you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the Galaxy Camera 4G and HX200V.
As you can plainly see, both of these cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit different MP. You can expect the Sony HX200V to offer you more detail having an extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop photographs a little more aggressively.
	
			Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G vs Sony HX200V sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G vs Sony HX200V Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G vs Sony HX200V Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Portrait photography info
Sony HX200V Portrait photography info
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 MP count decent (16MP)
 manual focus not available
 manual mode not available
 external flash not possible
 very small sensor size (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW support
45
 has manual focus
 decent sensor resolution (18MP)
 offers face detect focus
 external flash not possible
 sensor  is small (1/2.3")
 no RAW support
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Street Comparison
Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Street photography highlights
Sony HX200V Street photography highlights
61
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 lighter than average (305 grams)
 screen is fixed
 very small sensor size (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW support
51
 has a tilting screen
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 sensor  is small (1/2.3")
 no RAW support
 heavier than competitors in class (583g)
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Sports Comparison
 Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G as a Sports photography camera
 Sony HX200V as a Sports photography camera
45
 great zoom range (23-481mm  20.9 x zoom)
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 MP count decent (16MP)
 no shutter priority
 very small sensor size (1/2.3")
 does not have phase detect auto focus
56
 amazing zoom range (27-810mm  30.0 x zoom)
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 decent sensor resolution (18MP)
 offers tracking focus
 better than average battery pack (450 shots)
 sensor  is small (1/2.3")
 no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison
Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Travel photography info
Sony HX200V Travel photography info
72
 lighter than average (305 grams)
 MP count decent (16 megapixels)
 reasonably wide (23mm)
 very long reach (481mm)
 very good maximum aperture (f)
 missing Timelapse function
 screen is not selfie friendly
57
 better than average battery pack (450 shots)
 decent sensor resolution (18MP)
 built-in flash
 rather wide (27mm)
 great reach (810mm)
 no Time Lapse mode
 heavier than competitors in class (583 grams)
 does not have a selfie friendly screen
 slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison
 Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G as a Landscape photography camera
 Sony HX200V as a Landscape photography camera
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 reasonably wide (23mm)
 very good maximum aperture (f)
 big screen (4.8 inch)
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 MP count decent (16 megapixels)
 manual focus not available
 can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
 manual mode not available
 very small sensor size (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW support
 missing Timelapse function
50
 has manual focus
 rather wide (27mm)
 screen size is good (3")
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 decent sensor resolution (18 megapixels)
 better than average battery pack (450 CIPA)
 can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
 slow max aperture (f2.8)
 sensor  is small (1/2.3")
 no RAW support
 no Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison
Vlogging with Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G
Vlogging with Sony HX200V
37
 reasonably wide (23mm)
 very good maximum aperture (f)
 touchscreen
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
 lighter than average (305g)
 screen is not selfie friendly
 missing microphone port
27
 rather wide (27mm)
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 offers face detect focus
 good video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
 slow max aperture (f2.8)
 does not have a selfie friendly screen
 no mic support
 heavier than competitors in class (583g)
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Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G vs Sony HX200V Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G and Sony HX200V
 Samsung Galaxy Camera 4GSony Cyber-shot DSC-HX200V
General Information
Manufacturer Samsung Sony
Model type Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX200V
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2012-08-29 2012-05-11
Physical type Compact SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Processor Chip 1.4GHz Quad-Core BIONZ
Sensor type BSI-CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 18MP
Anti alias filter    
Aspect ratio - 4:3 and  16:9
Highest Possible resolution - 4896 x 3672
Maximum native ISO 3200 12800
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW files    
Autofocusing
Focus manually    
Autofocus touch    
Autofocus continuous    
Autofocus single    
Autofocus tracking    
Selective autofocus    
Autofocus center weighted    
Multi area autofocus    
Autofocus live view    
Face detection autofocus    
Contract detection autofocus    
Phase detection autofocus    
Total focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 23-481mm (20.9x) 27-810mm (30.0x)
Largest aperture - f/2.8-5.6
Macro focusing distance - 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Tilting
Screen size 4.8 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 0 thousand dots 922 thousand dots
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch function    
Screen technology 308 ppi, HD Super Clear Touch Display XtraFine TruBlack TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Features
Min shutter speed - 30 seconds
Max shutter speed - 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate - 10.0fps
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manually set exposure    
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set white balance    
Image stabilization    
Integrated flash    
Flash distance no built-in flash 12.40 m
Flash options no built-in flash Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync, Rear Slow Sync
Hot shoe    
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 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (60, 30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic support    
Headphone support    
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 lbs) 583 grams (1.29 lbs)
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 life - 450 pictures
Style of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID - NP-FH50
Self timer - Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse recording    
Type of storage micro SD/micro SDHC/micro SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo
Card slots Single Single
Cost at release $550 $480