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Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G vs Sony HX90V

Portability
90
Imaging
39
Features
44
Overall
41
Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX90V front
Portability
91
Imaging
43
Features
63
Overall
51

Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G vs Sony HX90V 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
  • Announced August 2012
Sony HX90V
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 80 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-720mm (F3.5-6.4) lens
  • 245g - 102 x 58 x 36mm
  • Launched April 2015
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Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G vs Sony HX90V Overview

Its time to look a little more in depth at the Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G and Sony HX90V, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by rivals Samsung and Sony. The sensor resolution of the Galaxy Camera 4G (16MP) and the HX90V (18MP) is very close and both cameras posses the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The Galaxy Camera 4G was unveiled 3 years before the HX90V which is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before we go right into a more detailed comparison, here is a brief overview of how the Galaxy Camera 4G grades vs the HX90V in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G over the Sony HX90V

 Galaxy Camera 4G HX90V 
Display dimensions4.8"3"Larger display (+1.8")
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Sony HX90V over the Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G

 HX90V Galaxy Camera 4G 
LaunchedApril 2015August 2012Newer by 31 months
Manual focus Dial accurate focus
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display resolution921k0kSharper display (+921k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies

Common features in the Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G and Sony HX90V

 Galaxy Camera 4G HX90V 

Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G vs Sony HX90V Physical Comparison

For anyone who is looking to travel with your camera frequently, you should consider its weight and size. The Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G provides outside measurements of 129mm x 71mm x 19mm (5.1" x 2.8" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 305 grams (0.67 lbs) and the Sony HX90V has specifications of 102mm x 58mm x 36mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.4") with a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs).

Take a look at the Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G and Sony HX90V in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you use during that time. Underneath is a front view dimension comparison of the Galaxy Camera 4G vs the HX90V.

Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G vs Sony HX90V size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Galaxy Camera 4G and HX90V is 90 and 91 respectively.

Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G vs Sony HX90V top view buttons comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G vs Sony HX90V Sensor Comparison

Typically, it can be hard to envision the contrast in sensor dimensions only by researching technical specs. The picture here will help give you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the Galaxy Camera 4G and HX90V.

As you have seen, both of the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but not the same megapixels. You can expect to see the Sony HX90V to result in more detail having an extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also help you crop pics more aggressively. The more aged Galaxy Camera 4G will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.

Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G vs Sony HX90V sensor size comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G vs Sony HX90V Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G vs Sony HX90V Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Portrait photography factors
Sony HX90V Portrait photography factors
30
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
no manual focus
manual mode not available
external flash not possible
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
45
focusing manually
good resolution (18 megapixels)
comes with face detect focus
can't use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Street photography highlights
Sony HX90V Street photography highlights
61
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (305g)
no moving screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
69
screen tilts
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (245 grams)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Sports photography details
Sony HX90V Sports photography details
44
excellent zoom range (23-481mm 20.9 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
lack of shutter priority mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
57
amazing zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (18 megapixels)
comes with tracking focus
great battery power (360 shots)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Travel photography features
Sony HX90V Travel photography features
72
lighter than competition in class (305g)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
really wide (23mm)
great zoom (481mm)
fast maximum aperture (f)
does not have Timelapse mode
does not have a selfie friendly screen
76
great battery power (360 CIPA)
lighter than competition (245 grams)
good resolution (18 megapixels)
flash built-in
selfie friendly screen
fairly wide (24mm)
great zoom (720mm)
no Timelapse recording
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Landscape photography factors
Sony HX90V Landscape photography factors
47
really wide (23mm)
fast maximum aperture (f)
lovely big screen (4.8")
image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
manual mode not available
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
does not have Timelapse mode
53
focusing manually
fairly wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (18MP)
great battery power (360 shots)
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
no Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G
Vlogging with Sony HX90V
36
really wide (23mm)
fast maximum aperture (f)
touch screen
image stabilization (Optical)
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competition in class (305 grams)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
does not have external microphone socket
75
fairly wide (24mm)
selfie friendly screen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect focus
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competition (245g)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
no microphone support
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Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G vs Sony HX90V Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G and Sony HX90V
 Samsung Galaxy Camera 4GSony Cyber-shot DSC-HX90V
General Information
Manufacturer Samsung Sony
Model Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX90V
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2012-08-29 2015-04-14
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip 1.4GHz Quad-Core Bionz X
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 16MP 18MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio - 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution - 4896 x 3672
Max native ISO 3200 12800
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 23-481mm (20.9x) 24-720mm (30.0x)
Max aperture - f/3.5-6.4
Macro focus distance - 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Tilting
Display sizing 4.8 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 0 thousand dots 921 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display tech 308 ppi, HD Super Clear Touch Display -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 638 thousand dots
Viewfinder coverage - 100%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.5x
Features
Lowest shutter speed - 30 seconds
Highest shutter speed - 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate - 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range no built-in flash 5.40 m (with Auto ISO)
Flash options no built-in flash Auto, flash on, slow sync, flash off, rear sync
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
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 (60p, 60i, 30p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (30p)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 AVCHD, XAVC S
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB none USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS BuiltIn BuiltIn
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 305g (0.67 pounds) 245g (0.54 pounds)
Physical dimensions 129 x 71 x 19mm (5.1" x 2.8" x 0.7") 102 x 58 x 36mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.4")
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 - 360 pictures
Battery style - Battery Pack
Battery model - NP-BX1
Self timer - Yes
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage micro SD/micro SDHC/micro SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo
Card slots 1 1
Pricing at launch $550 $440