Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G vs Sony HX20V

Here, we will be reviewing the Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G vs Sony HX20V, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by competitors Samsung and Sony. The image resolution of the Galaxy Camera 4G (16MP) and the HX20V (18MP) is pretty similar and both cameras posses the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The Galaxy Camera 4G was revealed 2 months later than the HX20V and they are both of a similar generation. Both cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before getting right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a simple overview of how the Galaxy Camera 4G matches up versus the HX20V in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX20V. The full galleries are provided at Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Gallery and Sony HX20V Gallery.

If you're planning to lug around your camera frequently, you should take into account its weight and size. The Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G has got external measurements of 129mm x 71mm x 19mm (5.1" x 2.8" x 0.7") and a weight of 305 grams (0.67 lbs) while the Sony HX20V has specifications of 107mm x 62mm x 35mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.4") accompanied by a weight of 254 grams (0.56 lbs).

Examine the Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G vs Sony HX20V in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are utilising during that time. The following is a front view measurements comparison of the Galaxy Camera 4G vs the HX20V.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Galaxy Camera 4G and HX20V is 90 and 90 respectively.

More often than not, its difficult to imagine the difference between sensor measurements purely by going over technical specs. The visual here will help give you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the Galaxy Camera 4G and HX20V.

As you have seen, both of these cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit different resolution. You should expect the Sony HX20V to deliver extra detail because of its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop photographs a good deal more aggressively.