Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G vs Sony QX30

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.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-QX30. The entire galleries are provided at Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Gallery and Sony QX30 Gallery.

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.

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

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.