Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G vs Sony QX100

The following is a extensive assessment of the Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G and Sony QX100, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Lens-style by brands Samsung and Sony. The resolution of the Galaxy Camera 4G (16MP) and the QX100 (20MP) is relatively well matched but the Galaxy Camera 4G (1/2.3") and QX100 (1") enjoy different sensor dimensions.

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The Galaxy Camera 4G was announced 12 months before the QX100 which means that they are of a similar age. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G being a Compact camera and the Sony QX100 being a Lens-style camera.

Before delving through a more detailed comparison, below is a simple view of how the Galaxy Camera 4G matches up vs the QX100 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-QX100. The whole galleries are provided at Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Gallery & Sony QX100 Gallery.

For anyone who is going to travel with your camera often, you will need to consider its weight and proportions. The Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G offers external 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 QX100 has measurements of 63mm x 63mm x 56mm (2.5" x 2.5" x 2.2") accompanied by a weight of 179 grams (0.39 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are employing at that moment. The following is the front view over all size comparison of the Galaxy Camera 4G versus the QX100.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Galaxy Camera 4G and QX100 is 90 and 92 respectively.

Quite often, its tough to visualize the difference between sensor dimensions simply by looking at a spec sheet. The pic underneath may give you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the Galaxy Camera 4G and QX100.

Clearly, both cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The Galaxy Camera 4G having a tinier sensor is going to make getting bokeh more challenging and the Sony QX100 will give extra detail with its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will let you crop shots a little more aggressively. The more aged Galaxy Camera 4G is going to be behind with regard to sensor innovation.