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Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G vs Sony QX10

Portability
90
Imaging
39
Features
44
Overall
41
Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-QX10 front
Portability
96
Imaging
42
Features
34
Overall
38

Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G vs Sony QX10 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 QX10
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • " Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1440 x 1080 video
  • 25-250mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 105g - 62 x 62 x 33mm
  • Announced September 2013
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Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G vs Sony QX10 Overview

Here is a comprehensive analysis of the Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G vs Sony QX10, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Lens-style by brands Samsung and Sony. The resolution of the Galaxy Camera 4G (16MP) and the QX10 (18MP) is relatively well matched and they use the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The Galaxy Camera 4G was introduced 12 months earlier than the QX10 so they are both of a similar generation. Each of these cameras come with different body type with the Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G being a Compact camera and the Sony QX10 being a Lens-style camera.

Before delving straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a short view of how the Galaxy Camera 4G grades vs the QX10 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G over the Sony QX10

 Galaxy Camera 4G QX10 
Screen dimension4.8""Bigger screen (+4.8")

Reasons to pick Sony QX10 over the Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G

 QX10 Galaxy Camera 4G 
AnnouncedSeptember 2013August 2012Fresher by 12 months

Common features in the Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G and Sony QX10

 Galaxy Camera 4G QX10 
Manually focus No manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution0k0kIdentical screen resolution
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G vs Sony QX10 Physical Comparison

If you're going to carry your camera, you will want to factor its weight and size. The Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G comes with exterior measurements 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 QX10 has specifications of 62mm x 62mm x 33mm (2.4" x 2.4" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 105 grams (0.23 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you use at that time. Underneath is the front view over all size comparison of the Galaxy Camera 4G and the QX10.

Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G vs Sony QX10 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Galaxy Camera 4G and QX10 is 90 and 96 respectively.

Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G vs Sony QX10 top view buttons comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G vs Sony QX10 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, its hard to visualize the difference between sensor sizing simply by looking at a spec sheet. The graphic below will help give you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the Galaxy Camera 4G and QX10.

As you can see, both of those cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit different megapixels. You should count on the Sony QX10 to give more detail using its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will enable you to crop pictures somewhat more aggressively. The older Galaxy Camera 4G is going to be behind with regard to sensor tech.

Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G vs Sony QX10 sensor size comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G vs Sony QX10 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G vs Sony QX10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Portrait photography details
Sony QX10 Portrait photography details
30
MP count decent (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual mode
no external flash support
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
36
good megapixels (18MP)
has face detection focus
no manual focus
manual mode not available
no external flash support
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G as a Street photography camera
Sony QX10 as a Street photography camera
61
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (305g)
fixed screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
68
has image stabilization (Optical)
provides touch to focus
lighter than average in class (105g)
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G
Sports photography with Sony QX10
44
incredible zoom range (23-481mm 20.9 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16MP)
no shutter priority
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
37
has image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (18MP)
lack of shutter priority mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
bad battery power (220 CIPA)
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Travel photography details
Sony QX10 Travel photography details
72
lighter than competition in class (305g)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
pretty wide (23mm)
very long reach (481mm)
fast maximum aperture (f)
does not have Time Lapse function
screen is not selfie friendly
69
lighter than average in class (105g)
provides touch to focus
good megapixels (18MP)
quite wide (25mm)
very long reach (250mm)
missing Timelapse function
bad battery power (220 shots)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Landscape photography information
Sony QX10 Landscape photography information
47
pretty wide (23mm)
fast maximum aperture (f)
big screen (4.8 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
lack of manual mode
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
does not have Time Lapse function
38
quite wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (18MP)
no manual focus
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen is small ( inch)
manual mode not available
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
bad battery power (220 per charge)
missing Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Vlogging features
Sony QX10 Vlogging features
36
pretty wide (23mm)
fast maximum aperture (f)
touchscreen capability
built in image stabilization (Optical)
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competition in class (305g)
screen is not selfie friendly
does not have external mic socket
34
quite wide (25mm)
touch screen
has image stabilization (Optical)
has face detection focus
lighter than average in class (105 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
video quality not great (1440 x 1080 pixels)
missing external microphone support
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Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G vs Sony QX10 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G and Sony QX10
 Samsung Galaxy Camera 4GSony Cyber-shot DSC-QX10
General Information
Brand Samsung Sony
Model type Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Sony Cyber-shot DSC-QX10
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Lens-style
Announced 2012-08-29 2013-09-04
Physical type Compact Lens-style
Sensor Information
Powered by 1.4GHz Quad-Core -
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 18 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution - 4896 x 3672
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 23-481mm (20.9x) 25-250mm (10.0x)
Maximal aperture - f/3.3-5.9
Macro focusing range - 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 4.8 inches -
Display resolution 0 thousand dots 0 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display tech 308 ppi, HD Super Clear Touch Display Depends on connected smartphone
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed - 4 secs
Highest shutter speed - 1/1600 secs
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance no built-in flash no built-in flash
Flash modes no built-in flash None
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 1440 x 1080 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1440x1080
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB none USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS BuiltIn None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 305 grams (0.67 pounds) 105 grams (0.23 pounds)
Dimensions 129 x 71 x 19mm (5.1" x 2.8" x 0.7") 62 x 62 x 33mm (2.4" x 2.4" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life - 220 pictures
Battery style - Battery Pack
Battery ID - NP-BN,
Self timer - Yes (2, 10 secs)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type micro SD/micro SDHC/micro SDXC microSD, microSDHC, microSDXC, Memory Stick Micro
Card slots Single Single
Retail pricing $550 $250