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Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G vs Sony RX10 IV

Portability
90
Imaging
39
Features
44
Overall
41
Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX10 IV front
Portability
52
Imaging
53
Features
82
Overall
64

Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G vs Sony RX10 IV 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
  • Introduced August 2012
Sony RX10 IV
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 125 - 12800 (Raise to 25600)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 24-600mm (F2.4-4.0) lens
  • 1095g - 133 x 94 x 145mm
  • Announced September 2017
  • Previous Model is Sony RX10 III
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Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G vs Sony RX10 IV Overview

Here, we are reviewing the Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G and Sony RX10 IV, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Large Sensor Superzoom by companies Samsung and Sony. The image resolution of the Galaxy Camera 4G (16MP) and the RX10 IV (20MP) is fairly similar but the Galaxy Camera 4G (1/2.3") and RX10 IV (1") provide different sensor measurements.

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The Galaxy Camera 4G was announced 6 years earlier than the RX10 IV which is quite a big gap as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras feature different body design with the Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G being a Compact camera and the Sony RX10 IV being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before diving into a more detailed comparison, here is a quick view of how the Galaxy Camera 4G scores vs the RX10 IV with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G over the Sony RX10 IV

 Galaxy Camera 4G RX10 IV 
Display size4.8"3"Larger display (+1.8")

Reasons to pick Sony RX10 IV over the Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G

 RX10 IV Galaxy Camera 4G 
AnnouncedSeptember 2017August 2012Newer by 61 months
Manually focus Very exact focus
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display resolution1440k0kSharper display (+1440k dot)

Common features in the Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G and Sony RX10 IV

 Galaxy Camera 4G RX10 IV 
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch display Easily navigate

Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G vs Sony RX10 IV Physical Comparison

If you are aiming to travel with your camera frequently, you'll need to factor its weight and measurements. The Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G comes with exterior dimensions of 129mm x 71mm x 19mm (5.1" x 2.8" x 0.7") and a weight of 305 grams (0.67 lbs) and the Sony RX10 IV has proportions of 133mm x 94mm x 145mm (5.2" x 3.7" x 5.7") with a weight of 1095 grams (2.41 lbs).

Contrast the Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G and Sony RX10 IV in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are using at that time. Underneath is a front view scale comparison of the Galaxy Camera 4G and the RX10 IV.

Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G vs Sony RX10 IV size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the Galaxy Camera 4G and RX10 IV is 90 and 52 respectively.

Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G vs Sony RX10 IV top view buttons comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G vs Sony RX10 IV Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it can be difficult to visualize the contrast between sensor dimensions simply by reviewing technical specs. The image below will help offer you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the Galaxy Camera 4G and RX10 IV.

As you have seen, both cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The Galaxy Camera 4G with its tinier sensor is going to make shooting bokeh more difficult and the Sony RX10 IV will deliver extra detail with its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop pics way more aggressively. The more aged Galaxy Camera 4G is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.

Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G vs Sony RX10 IV sensor size comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G vs Sony RX10 IV Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G vs Sony RX10 IV Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G as a Portrait photography camera
Sony RX10 IV as a Portrait photography camera
30
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
no manual focus
lack of manual mode
can't use external flash
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
71
has manual focus
flash sync is higher than normal (1/2,000 seconds)
decent megapixels (20MP)
decent sensor size (1")
comes with face detection focus
delivers RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Street photography details
Sony RX10 IV Street photography details
61
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others in class (305g)
no articulating screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
64
tilting screen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor size (1")
delivers RAW formats
comes with focus by touch
environment sealing
heavier than competition (1,095 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G as a Sports photography camera
Sony RX10 IV as a Sports photography camera
44
excellent zoom range (23-481mm 20.9 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
no shutter priority
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
76
great zoom range (24-600mm 25.0 x zoom)
silent mode (1/32,000 seconds)
high fps (24.0 frames per second)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (20 megapixels)
decent sensor size (1")
comes with tracking autofocus
environment sealing
comes with phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Travel photography info
Sony RX10 IV Travel photography info
72
lighter than others in class (305 grams)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
reasonably wide (23mm)
very long zoom (481mm)
very good maximum aperture (f)
does not have Time Lapse function
does not contain selfie friendly screen
56
environment sealing
supports bluetooth
comes with focus by touch
decent megapixels (20 megapixels)
has built in flash
pretty wide (24mm)
very long reach (600mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
heavier than competition (1,095g)
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.4)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Landscape photography highlights
Sony RX10 IV Landscape photography highlights
47
reasonably wide (23mm)
very good maximum aperture (f)
very good size screen (4.8")
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
lack of manual mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
does not have Time Lapse function
62
has manual focus
pretty wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (20 megapixels)
decent sensor size (1")
delivers RAW formats
environment sealing
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.4)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Vlogging information
Sony RX10 IV Vlogging information
36
reasonably wide (23mm)
very good maximum aperture (f)
touch screen
image stabilization (Optical)
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than others in class (305 grams)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
does not have mic port
29
pretty wide (24mm)
touchscreen functionality
built in image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detection focus
video res high (3840 x 2160 resolution)
does have external mic port
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.4)
screen is not selfie friendly
heavier than competition (1,095g)
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Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G vs Sony RX10 IV Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G and Sony RX10 IV
 Samsung Galaxy Camera 4GSony Cyber-shot DSC-RX10 IV
General Information
Company Samsung Sony
Model type Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX10 IV
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Large Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2012-08-29 2017-09-12
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 16MP 20MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio - 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution - 5472 x 3648
Max native ISO 3200 12800
Max enhanced ISO - 25600
Min native ISO 100 125
RAW images
Min enhanced ISO - 64
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points - 315
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 23-481mm (20.9x) 24-600mm (25.0x)
Max aperture - f/2.4-4.0
Macro focusing distance - 3cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 2.7
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Tilting
Screen sizing 4.8 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 0 thousand dot 1,440 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen technology 308 ppi, HD Super Clear Touch Display -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 2,359 thousand dot
Viewfinder coverage - 100%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.7x
Features
Minimum shutter speed - 30 secs
Fastest shutter speed - 1/2000 secs
Fastest silent shutter speed - 1/32000 secs
Continuous shutter speed - 24.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance no built-in flash 10.80 m (at Auto ISO)
Flash options no built-in flash Auto, fill-flash, slow sync, rear sync, off
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Fastest flash sync - 1/2000 secs
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 3840 x 2160 (30p, 25p, 24p), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 24p) ,1440 x 1080 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 3840x2160
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S
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
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 305g (0.67 lb) 1095g (2.41 lb)
Physical dimensions 129 x 71 x 19mm (5.1" x 2.8" x 0.7") 133 x 94 x 145mm (5.2" x 3.7" x 5.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 - 400 pictures
Style of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID - NP-FW50
Self timer - Yes (2 or 10 sec, continuous)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage micro SD/micro SDHC/micro SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots Single Single
Pricing at release $550 $1,698