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Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G vs Sony HX7V

Portability
90
Imaging
39
Features
44
Overall
41
Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX7V front
Portability
92
Imaging
39
Features
37
Overall
38

Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G vs Sony HX7V 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
  • Announced August 2012
Sony HX7V
(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
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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").

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G over the Sony HX7V

 Galaxy Camera 4G HX7V 
LaunchedAugust 2012July 2011More recent by 14 months
Screen dimensions4.8"3"Bigger screen (+1.8")
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Sony HX7V over the Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G

 HX7V Galaxy Camera 4G 
Screen resolution921k0kClearer screen (+921k dot)

Common features in the Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G and Sony HX7V

 Galaxy Camera 4G HX7V 
Focus manually Lack of manual focusing
Screen typeFixed 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).

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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.

Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G vs Sony HX7V size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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.

Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G vs Sony HX7V sensor size comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G vs Sony HX7V Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G vs Sony HX7V Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Portrait photography features
Sony HX7V Portrait photography features
30
megapixel count decent (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual mode
external flash not possible
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
30
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
lack of manual focus
no manual control
can't use external flash
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Street photography advice
Sony HX7V Street photography advice
61
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors in class (305g)
no moving screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
56
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Sports photography information
Sony HX7V Sports photography information
44
incredible zoom range (23-481mm 20.9 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
no shutter priority
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
39
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
lack of shutter priority mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G
Travel photography with Sony HX7V
72
lighter than competitors in class (305g)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
reasonably wide (23mm)
long zoom (481mm)
fast maximum aperture (f)
does not have Timelapse mode
screen isn't selfie friendly
67
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
built-in flash
really wide (25mm)
great zoom (250mm)
does not have Timelapse mode
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Landscape photography information
Sony HX7V Landscape photography information
47
reasonably wide (23mm)
fast maximum aperture (f)
bigger than average screen (4.8 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
lack of manual mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
does not have Timelapse mode
42
really wide (25mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
no manual control
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
does not have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Vlogging details
Sony HX7V Vlogging details
36
reasonably wide (23mm)
fast maximum aperture (f)
has touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competitors in class (305 grams)
screen isn't selfie friendly
does not have external microphone socket
32
really wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
does not have external microphone jack
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Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G vs Sony HX7V Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G and Sony HX7V
 Samsung Galaxy Camera 4GSony Cyber-shot DSC-HX7V
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