Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G vs Sony HX5

Following is a extensive comparison of the Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G and Sony HX5, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Samsung and Sony. There exists a substantial gap among the sensor resolutions of the Galaxy Camera 4G (16MP) and HX5 (10MP) and the Galaxy Camera 4G (1/2.3") and HX5 (1/2.4") boast different sensor sizing.

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The Galaxy Camera 4G was announced 2 years after the HX5 which is a fairly big difference as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before we go straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a brief summary of how the Galaxy Camera 4G grades against the HX5 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX5. The whole galleries are provided at Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Gallery & Sony HX5 Gallery.

For anyone who is planning to carry around your camera often, you'll have to consider its weight and proportions. The Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G features outer dimensions of 129mm x 71mm x 19mm (5.1" x 2.8" x 0.7") along with a weight of 305 grams (0.67 lbs) whilst the Sony HX5 has measurements of 102mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") along with a weight of 200 grams (0.44 lbs).

Look at the Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G and Sony HX5 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are utilising at the time. Following is a front view size comparison of the Galaxy Camera 4G and the HX5.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Galaxy Camera 4G and HX5 is 90 and 92 respectively.

Normally, it can be hard to visualize the gap in sensor sizes just by checking out technical specs. The picture underneath will offer you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the Galaxy Camera 4G and HX5.

As you have seen, the 2 cameras have different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The Galaxy Camera 4G with its larger sensor is going to make getting shallower DOF less difficult and the Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G will show greater detail with its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also help you crop pics a bit more aggressively. The newer Galaxy Camera 4G should have an advantage with regard to sensor innovation.