Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G vs Sony HX7V
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Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G vs Sony HX7V Key Specs
(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
- Announced August 2012
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 125 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-250mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
- 208g - 102 x 58 x 29mm
- Launched July 2011
Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G vs Sony HX7V Overview
Below is a in-depth review of the Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G versus Sony HX7V, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Samsung and Sony. The sensor resolution of the Galaxy Camera 4G (16MP) and the HX7V (16MP) is pretty comparable and both cameras boast the same sensor size (1/2.3").
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next monthThe Galaxy Camera 4G was unveiled 14 months later than the HX7V which makes them a generation apart from one another. The two cameras have the same body design (Compact).
Before we go into a in-depth comparison, here is a simple summary of how the Galaxy Camera 4G grades against the HX7V with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G vs Sony HX7V Gallery
This is a preview of the gallery images for Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX7V. The full galleries are provided at Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Gallery & Sony HX7V Gallery.
Reasons to pick Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G over the Sony HX7V
Galaxy Camera 4G | HX7V | |||
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Launched | August 2012 | July 2011 | More recent by 14 months | |
Screen dimensions | 4.8" | 3" | Bigger screen (+1.8") | |
Touch screen | Quickly navigate |
Reasons to pick Sony HX7V over the Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G
HX7V | Galaxy Camera 4G | |||
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Screen resolution | 921k | 0k | Clearer screen (+921k dot) |
Common features in the Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G and Sony HX7V
Galaxy Camera 4G | HX7V | |||
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Focus manually | Lack of manual focusing | |||
Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Selfie screen | Neither offers selfie screen |
Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G vs Sony HX7V Physical Comparison
If you're planning to lug around your camera frequently, you are going to need to think about its weight and measurements. The Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G offers 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) and the Sony HX7V has proportions of 102mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") and a weight of 208 grams (0.46 lbs).
Examine the Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G versus Sony HX7V in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.Remember that, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you use at the time. Here is a front view dimension comparison of the Galaxy Camera 4G versus the HX7V.
Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Galaxy Camera 4G and HX7V is 90 and 92 respectively.
Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G vs Sony HX7V Sensor Comparison
Normally, it's hard to envision the difference in sensor measurements merely by checking out specifications. The graphic here should provide you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the Galaxy Camera 4G and HX7V.
Plainly, the 2 cameras provide the same sensor dimensions and the identical resolution therefore you can expect comparable quality of files although you should always take the age of the cameras into account. The newer Galaxy Camera 4G is going to have a benefit when it comes to sensor technology.
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Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G vs Sony HX7V Specifications
Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX7V | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Samsung | Sony |
Model | Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX7V |
Category | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Compact |
Announced | 2012-08-29 | 2011-07-19 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | 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 | 16 megapixels | 16 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | - | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Full resolution | - | 4608 x 3456 |
Max native ISO | 3200 | 3200 |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 125 |
RAW files | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
AF touch | ||
Continuous AF | ||
AF single | ||
AF tracking | ||
Selective AF | ||
AF center weighted | ||
AF multi area | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detection AF | ||
Contract detection AF | ||
Phase detection AF | ||
Number of focus points | - | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 23-481mm (20.9x) | 25-250mm (10.0x) |
Maximum aperture | - | f/3.5-5.5 |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen size | 4.8 inch | 3 inch |
Resolution of screen | 0 thousand dot | 921 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Screen tech | 308 ppi, HD Super Clear Touch Display | XtraFine LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | - | 30 secs |
Highest shutter speed | - | 1/1600 secs |
Continuous shooting speed | - | 10.0 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | no built-in flash | 4.80 m |
Flash options | no built-in flash | Auto, On, Off, Slow 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 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
Video data format | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
Microphone input | ||
Headphone input | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | Eye-Fi Connected |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | none | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | BuiltIn | BuiltIn |
Physical | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 305g (0.67 pounds) | 208g (0.46 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 129 x 71 x 19mm (5.1" x 2.8" x 0.7") | 102 x 58 x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") |
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 model | - | NP-BG1 |
Self timer | - | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | micro SD/micro SDHC/micro SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Launch cost | $550 | $499 |