Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G vs Sony RX10
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Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G vs Sony RX10 Key Specs
(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
- Launched August 2012
(Full Review)
- 20MP - 1" Sensor
- 3" Tilting Display
- ISO 125 - 12800 (Bump to 25600)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-200mm (F2.8) lens
- 813g - 129 x 88 x 102mm
- Introduced March 2014
- Updated by Sony RX10 II
Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G vs Sony RX10 Overview
The following is a thorough overview of the Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G versus Sony RX10, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Large Sensor Superzoom by brands Samsung and Sony. The sensor resolution of the Galaxy Camera 4G (16MP) and the RX10 (20MP) is fairly close but the Galaxy Camera 4G (1/2.3") and RX10 (1") come with totally different sensor sizes.
Pentax 17 Pre-Orders Outperform Expectations by a LandslideThe Galaxy Camera 4G was revealed 18 months earlier than the RX10 making the cameras a generation away from one another. Each of the cameras come with different body type with the Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G being a Compact camera and the Sony RX10 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.
Before going through a in-depth comparison, below is a brief synopsis of how the Galaxy Camera 4G matches up versus the RX10 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G vs Sony RX10 Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX10. The full galleries are available at Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Gallery and Sony RX10 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G over the Sony RX10
Galaxy Camera 4G | RX10 | |||
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Display dimension | 4.8" | 3" | Larger display (+1.8") | |
Touch friendly display | Easily navigate |
Reasons to pick Sony RX10 over the Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G
RX10 | Galaxy Camera 4G | |||
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Introduced | March 2014 | August 2012 | Newer by 18 months | |
Manual focus | Dial accurate focus | |||
Display type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting display | |
Display resolution | 1290k | 0k | Sharper display (+1290k dot) |
Common features in the Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G and Sony RX10
Galaxy Camera 4G | RX10 | |||
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Selfie screen | Absent selfie screen |
Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G vs Sony RX10 Physical Comparison
In case you're planning to travel with your camera, you'll need to take into account its weight and size. The Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G offers external dimensions of 129mm x 71mm x 19mm (5.1" x 2.8" x 0.7") and a weight of 305 grams (0.67 lbs) whilst the Sony RX10 has specifications of 129mm x 88mm x 102mm (5.1" x 3.5" x 4.0") accompanied by a weight of 813 grams (1.79 lbs).
Look at the Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G versus Sony RX10 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you have chosen at that time. Here is the front view scale comparison of the Galaxy Camera 4G against the RX10.
Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Galaxy Camera 4G and RX10 is 90 and 58 respectively.
Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G vs Sony RX10 Sensor Comparison
More often than not, it is difficult to visualise the contrast in sensor dimensions simply by looking through a spec sheet. The pic here will give you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the Galaxy Camera 4G and RX10.
As you can see, both of the cameras posses different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The Galaxy Camera 4G using its smaller sensor will make getting shallower depth of field more challenging and the Sony RX10 will result in extra detail because of its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop images somewhat more aggressively. The more aged Galaxy Camera 4G will be disadvantaged in sensor technology.
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Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G vs Sony RX10 Specifications
Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX10 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Samsung | Sony |
Model type | Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX10 |
Category | Small Sensor Superzoom | Large Sensor Superzoom |
Launched | 2012-08-29 | 2014-03-20 |
Body design | Compact | SLR-like (bridge) |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | 1.4GHz Quad-Core | Bionz X |
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1" |
Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 13.2 x 8.8mm |
Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 116.2mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16 megapixels | 20 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | - | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Full resolution | - | 5472 x 3648 |
Max native ISO | 3200 | 12800 |
Max boosted ISO | - | 25600 |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 125 |
RAW files | ||
Lowest boosted ISO | - | 80 |
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Touch focus | ||
AF continuous | ||
AF single | ||
Tracking AF | ||
AF selectice | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
Multi area AF | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detect AF | ||
Contract detect AF | ||
Phase detect AF | ||
Total focus points | - | 25 |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 23-481mm (20.9x) | 24-200mm (8.3x) |
Largest aperture | - | f/2.8 |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 2.7 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Tilting |
Display sizing | 4.8" | 3" |
Display resolution | 0 thousand dot | 1,290 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Display technology | 308 ppi, HD Super Clear Touch Display | WhiteMagic |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | - | 1,440 thousand dot |
Viewfinder coverage | - | 100% |
Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.7x |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | - | 30s |
Maximum shutter speed | - | 1/3200s |
Continuous shooting speed | - | 10.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | no built-in flash | 10.20 m |
Flash options | no built-in flash | Auto, fill-flash, slow sync, rear sync, off |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 | 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 24p) ,1440 x 1080 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p) |
Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
Video data format | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
Mic input | ||
Headphone input | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | none | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | BuiltIn | None |
Physical | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 305g (0.67 pounds) | 813g (1.79 pounds) |
Dimensions | 129 x 71 x 19mm (5.1" x 2.8" x 0.7") | 129 x 88 x 102mm (5.1" x 3.5" x 4.0") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around rating | not tested | 69 |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | 22.9 |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | 12.6 |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | 474 |
Other | ||
Battery life | - | 420 shots |
Form of battery | - | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | - | NP-FW50 |
Self timer | - | Yes (2 or 10 sec, continuous) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage media | micro SD/micro SDHC/micro SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Cost at launch | $550 | $698 |