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Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G vs Sony HX350

Portability
90
Imaging
40
Features
44
Overall
41
Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX350 front
Portability
62
Imaging
47
Features
51
Overall
48

Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G vs Sony HX350 Key Specs

Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 4.8" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 23-481mm (F) lens
  • 305g - 129 x 71 x 19mm
  • Revealed August 2012
Sony HX350
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200 (Raise to 12800)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-1200mm (F2.8-6.3) lens
  • 652g - 130 x 93 x 103mm
  • Announced December 2016
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Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G vs Sony HX350 Overview

Following is a complete analysis of the Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G vs Sony HX350, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by companies Samsung and Sony. The image resolution of the Galaxy Camera 4G (16MP) and the HX350 (20MP) is pretty well matched and they come with the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The Galaxy Camera 4G was announced 5 years earlier than the HX350 which is quite a serious gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G being a Compact camera and the Sony HX350 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before we go in to a in depth comparison, below is a brief highlight of how the Galaxy Camera 4G scores against the HX350 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G over the Sony HX350

 Galaxy Camera 4G HX350 
Screen sizing4.8"3"Bigger screen (+1.8")
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Sony HX350 over the Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G

 HX350 Galaxy Camera 4G 
AnnouncedDecember 2016August 2012More modern by 52 months
Manually focus More accurate focus
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen resolution922k0kClearer screen (+922k dot)

Common features in the Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G and Sony HX350

 Galaxy Camera 4G HX350 
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen

Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G vs Sony HX350 Physical Comparison

For those who are intending to carry around your camera frequently, you are going to need to take into account its weight and proportions. The Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G comes with outside dimensions of 129mm x 71mm x 19mm (5.1" x 2.8" x 0.7") and a weight of 305 grams (0.67 lbs) and the Sony HX350 has measurements of 130mm x 93mm x 103mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 4.1") along with a weight of 652 grams (1.44 lbs).

Check the Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G vs Sony HX350 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you choose at that moment. Following is the front view size comparison of the Galaxy Camera 4G vs the HX350.

Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G vs Sony HX350 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability score of the Galaxy Camera 4G and HX350 is 90 and 62 respectively.

Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G vs Sony HX350 top view buttons comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G vs Sony HX350 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it's difficult to picture the contrast between sensor sizes just by reading through specs. The picture below will give you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the Galaxy Camera 4G and HX350.

As you can plainly see, both of those cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit different resolution. You should expect the Sony HX350 to give you extra detail with its extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop photographs a little more aggressively. The more aged Galaxy Camera 4G is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.

Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G vs Sony HX350 sensor size comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G vs Sony HX350 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G vs Sony HX350 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G
Portrait photography with Sony HX350
30
MP count good (16MP)
no manual focus
lack of manual mode
can't use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
48
manual focus
resolution is good (20 megapixels)
comes with face detection focus
cannot use external flash
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Street photography info
Sony HX350 Street photography info
61
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (305g)
screen is fixed
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
50
has a tilting screen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
heavier than others (652g)
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Sports Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Sports photography details
Sony HX350 Sports photography details
45
long zoom range (23-481mm 20.9 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
no shutter priority mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
53
incredible zoom range (24-1200mm 50.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (20MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Travel photography information
Sony HX350 Travel photography information
72
lighter than competition in class (305g)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
quite wide (23mm)
great zoom (481mm)
fast max aperture (f)
missing Time Lapse function
does not offer selfie friendly display
54
resolution is good (20 megapixels)
flash built-in
fairly wide (24mm)
very long zoom (1200mm)
lack of Time Lapse recording
heavier than others (652 grams)
display isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Landscape photography information
Sony HX350 Landscape photography information
47
quite wide (23mm)
fast max aperture (f)
lovely big screen (4.8 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
lack of manual mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
missing Time Lapse function
50
manual focus
fairly wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (20MP)
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
lack of Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Vlogging details
Sony HX350 Vlogging details
37
quite wide (23mm)
fast max aperture (f)
touch screen
has image stabilization (Optical)
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competition in class (305 grams)
does not offer selfie friendly display
missing external mic socket
27
fairly wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detection focus
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
display isn't selfie friendly
lack of external mic support
heavier than others (652g)
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Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G vs Sony HX350 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G and Sony HX350
 Samsung Galaxy Camera 4GSony Cyber-shot DSC-HX350
General Information
Brand Samsung Sony
Model Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX350
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2012-08-29 2016-12-20
Physical type Compact SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Powered by 1.4GHz Quad-Core BIONZ X
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 16 megapixels 20 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio - 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution - 5184 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Maximum boosted ISO - 12800
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 23-481mm (20.9x) 24-1200mm (50.0x)
Maximal aperture - f/2.8-6.3
Macro focus distance - 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Tilting
Display diagonal 4.8 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 0 thousand dots 922 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display technology 308 ppi, HD Super Clear Touch Display -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 202 thousand dots
Viewfinder coverage - 100%
Features
Slowest shutter speed - 30 seconds
Maximum shutter speed - 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate - 10.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range no built-in flash 8.50 m (at Auto ISO)
Flash modes no built-in flash Off, auto, fill, slow sync, advanced, rear sync
Hot shoe
AEB
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
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB none USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS BuiltIn None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 305g (0.67 pounds) 652g (1.44 pounds)
Dimensions 129 x 71 x 19mm (5.1" x 2.8" x 0.7") 130 x 93 x 103mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 4.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life - 300 images
Style of battery - Battery Pack
Self timer - Yes (2 or 10 sec, portrait)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage micro SD/micro SDHC/micro SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC + Memory Stick Pro Duo
Card slots 1 1
Pricing at launch $550 -