Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G vs Sony HX99

Below is a thorough analysis of the Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G vs Sony HX99, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by brands Samsung and Sony. The sensor resolution of the Galaxy Camera 4G (16MP) and the HX99 (18MP) is relatively close but the Galaxy Camera 4G (1/2.3") and HX99 (1/2.3-inch) enjoy totally different sensor measurements.

Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next month

The Galaxy Camera 4G was brought out 7 years before the HX99 and that is a fairly big gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go straight into a complete comparison, below is a quick overview of how the Galaxy Camera 4G grades against the HX99 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX99. The entire galleries are viewable at Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Gallery and Sony HX99 Gallery.

For those who are planning to lug around your camera regularly, you'll have to take into account its weight and size. The Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G features 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 HX99 has specifications of 102mm x 58mm x 36mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.4") and a weight of 242 grams (0.53 lbs).

Contrast the Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G vs Sony HX99 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are working with during that time. Below is the front view size comparison of the Galaxy Camera 4G versus the HX99.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Galaxy Camera 4G and HX99 is 90 and 91 respectively.

Quite often, it's hard to visualise the contrast in sensor measurements only by researching technical specs. The visual here will help give you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the Galaxy Camera 4G and HX99.

As you can tell, each of these cameras posses different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The Galaxy Camera 4G due to its bigger sensor will make achieving shallow depth of field easier and the Sony HX99 will provide you with extra detail having its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also let you crop photographs somewhat more aggressively. The older Galaxy Camera 4G will be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.