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Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G vs Sony QX30

Portability
90
Imaging
40
Features
44
Overall
41
Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-QX30 front
Portability
91
Imaging
45
Features
37
Overall
41

Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G vs Sony QX30 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
  • Revealed August 2012
Sony QX30
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • " Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-720mm (F3.5-6.3) lens
  • 193g - 68 x 65 x 58mm
  • Revealed September 2014
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Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G vs Sony QX30 Overview

Here is a complete overview of the Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G and Sony QX30, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Lens-style by manufacturers Samsung and Sony. The sensor resolution of the Galaxy Camera 4G (16MP) and the QX30 (20MP) is relatively similar and they possess the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The Galaxy Camera 4G was manufactured 24 months before the QX30 which makes the cameras a generation apart from one another. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G being a Compact camera and the Sony QX30 being a Lens-style camera.

Before going through a comprehensive comparison, below is a quick synopsis of how the Galaxy Camera 4G matches up against the QX30 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G over the Sony QX30

 Galaxy Camera 4G QX30 
Screen sizing4.8""Bigger screen (+4.8")

Reasons to pick Sony QX30 over the Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G

 QX30 Galaxy Camera 4G 
RevealedSeptember 2014August 2012Fresher by 24 months

Common features in the Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G and Sony QX30

 Galaxy Camera 4G QX30 
Manually focus Lack of manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution0k0kSame screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G vs Sony QX30 Physical Comparison

In case you're intending to carry your camera regularly, you need to factor in its weight and size. The Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G provides exterior dimensions of 129mm x 71mm x 19mm (5.1" x 2.8" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 305 grams (0.67 lbs) while the Sony QX30 has specifications of 68mm x 65mm x 58mm (2.7" x 2.6" x 2.3") along with a weight of 193 grams (0.43 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are utilising at the time. Underneath is the front view over all size comparison of the Galaxy Camera 4G and the QX30.

Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G vs Sony QX30 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Galaxy Camera 4G and QX30 is 90 and 91 respectively.

Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G vs Sony QX30 top view buttons comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G vs Sony QX30 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it can be difficult to picture the gap between sensor sizing simply by reading technical specs. The visual below should give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the Galaxy Camera 4G and QX30.

As you have seen, both of these cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit different resolution. You should count on the Sony QX30 to deliver extra detail due to its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also help you crop pictures far more aggressively. The older Galaxy Camera 4G is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.

Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G vs Sony QX30 sensor size comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G vs Sony QX30 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G vs Sony QX30 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G
Portrait photography with Sony QX30
30
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
manual exposure not possible
can't use external flash
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
38
MP count decent (20 megapixels)
supports face detect focusing
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
no external flash support
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Street photography details
Sony QX30 Street photography details
61
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (305g)
no moving screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
62
image stabilization (Optical)
supports touch focus
no moving screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Sports photography information
Sony QX30 Sports photography information
45
long zoom range (23-481mm 20.9 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16MP)
lack of shutter priority mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
47
excellent zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (20 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
not so great battery pack (200 shots)
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Travel photography information
Sony QX30 Travel photography information
72
lighter than competition in class (305 grams)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
decently wide (23mm)
very long zoom (481mm)
good maximum aperture (f)
lack of Timelapse mode
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
65
supports touch focus
MP count decent (20 megapixels)
reasonably wide (24mm)
long zoom (720mm)
missing Time Lapse recording
not so great battery pack (200 per charge)
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G as a Landscape photography camera
Sony QX30 as a Landscape photography camera
47
decently wide (23mm)
good maximum aperture (f)
big screen (4.8")
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16MP)
no manual focus
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
manual exposure not possible
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
lack of Timelapse mode
39
reasonably wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (20 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
small screen ( inches)
no manual control
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
not so great battery pack (200 CIPA)
missing Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Vlogging highlights
Sony QX30 Vlogging highlights
37
decently wide (23mm)
good maximum aperture (f)
touch screen
has image stabilization (Optical)
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competition in class (305 grams)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
lack of microphone jack
35
reasonably wide (24mm)
touchscreen capability
image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
missing mic port
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Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G vs Sony QX30 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G and Sony QX30
 Samsung Galaxy Camera 4GSony Cyber-shot DSC-QX30
General Information
Company Samsung Sony
Model Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Sony Cyber-shot DSC-QX30
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Lens-style
Revealed 2012-08-29 2014-09-03
Body design Compact Lens-style
Sensor Information
Processor 1.4GHz Quad-Core Bionz X
Sensor type BSI-CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 20 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio - 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution - 5184 x 3888
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 23-481mm (20.9x) 24-720mm (30.0x)
Maximum aperture - f/3.5-6.3
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 4.8 inch -
Resolution of screen 0k dot 0k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen technology 308 ppi, HD Super Clear Touch Display -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed - 4 seconds
Max shutter speed - 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shutter speed - 10.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range no built-in flash no built-in flash
Flash options no built-in flash None
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 1920 x 1080 (60p, 30p)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB none USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS BuiltIn None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 305 grams (0.67 pounds) 193 grams (0.43 pounds)
Dimensions 129 x 71 x 19mm (5.1" x 2.8" x 0.7") 68 x 65 x 58mm (2.7" x 2.6" x 2.3")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 - 200 photographs
Battery form - Battery Pack
Battery model - NP-BN,
Self timer - Yes (2, 10 secs)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage micro SD/micro SDHC/micro SDXC microSD, microSDHC, microSDXC, Memory Stick Micro
Storage slots Single Single
Price at release $550 $348