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Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G vs Sony RX100 III

Portability
90
Imaging
39
Features
44
Overall
41
Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 III front
Portability
89
Imaging
51
Features
77
Overall
61

Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G vs Sony RX100 III Key Specs

Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G
(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
  • Revealed August 2012
Sony RX100 III
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 125 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-70mm (F1.8-2.8) lens
  • 290g - 102 x 58 x 41mm
  • Announced May 2014
  • Replaced the Sony RX100 II
  • Renewed by Sony RX100 IV
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Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G vs Sony RX100 III Overview

Below, we will be contrasting the Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G versus Sony RX100 III, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Large Sensor Compact by competitors Samsung and Sony. The sensor resolution of the Galaxy Camera 4G (16MP) and the RX100 III (20MP) is pretty close but the Galaxy Camera 4G (1/2.3") and RX100 III (1") possess totally different sensor sizes.

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The Galaxy Camera 4G was unveiled 20 months before the RX100 III which makes the cameras a generation apart from each other. Each of these cameras come with different body type with the Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G being a Compact camera and the Sony RX100 III being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before we go in to a complete comparison, below is a quick summary of how the Galaxy Camera 4G grades versus the RX100 III with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G over the Sony RX100 III

 Galaxy Camera 4G RX100 III 
Screen dimension4.8"3"Bigger screen (+1.8")
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Sony RX100 III over the Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G

 RX100 III Galaxy Camera 4G 
AnnouncedMay 2014August 2012More recent by 20 months
Focus manually Dial exact focus
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen resolution1229k0kCrisper screen (+1229k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Common features in the Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G and Sony RX100 III

 Galaxy Camera 4G RX100 III 

Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G vs Sony RX100 III Physical Comparison

If you're looking to lug around your camera, you are going to need to factor in its weight and size. The Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G comes with exterior measurements of 129mm x 71mm x 19mm (5.1" x 2.8" x 0.7") having a weight of 305 grams (0.67 lbs) while the Sony RX100 III has specifications of 102mm x 58mm x 41mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.6") and a weight of 290 grams (0.64 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you have during that time. Here is the front view overall size comparison of the Galaxy Camera 4G against the RX100 III.

Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G vs Sony RX100 III size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the Galaxy Camera 4G and RX100 III is 90 and 89 respectively.

Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G vs Sony RX100 III top view buttons comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G vs Sony RX100 III Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is difficult to see the contrast in sensor measurements purely by looking through specifications. The photograph here will help offer you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the Galaxy Camera 4G and RX100 III.

Plainly, both of those cameras posses different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The Galaxy Camera 4G with its smaller sensor will make achieving shallow depth of field tougher and the Sony RX100 III will provide you with more detail having an extra 4MP. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop pictures somewhat more aggressively. The older Galaxy Camera 4G will be behind in sensor innovation.

Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G vs Sony RX100 III sensor size comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G vs Sony RX100 III Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G vs Sony RX100 III Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G as a Portrait photography camera
Sony RX100 III as a Portrait photography camera
30
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
no manual focus
lack of manual mode
external flash not possible
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
64
you can focus manually
flash sync is higher than normal (1/2,000 seconds)
good megapixels (20MP)
sensor size is decent (1")
comes with face detect focusing
exports RAW files
external flash not possible
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Street Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Street photography advice
Sony RX100 III Street photography advice
61
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average (305g)
screen is fixed
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
85
has a tilting screen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor size is decent (1")
exports RAW files
lighter than competition in class (290g)
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Sports Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Sports photography highlights
Sony RX100 III Sports photography highlights
44
long zoom range (23-481mm 20.9 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
no shutter priority mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
65
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (20MP)
sensor size is decent (1")
comes with tracking focus
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G
Travel photography with Sony RX100 III
72
lighter than average (305 grams)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
pretty wide (23mm)
great zoom (481mm)
fast max aperture (f)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
screen isn't selfie friendly
85
lighter than competition in class (290 grams)
good megapixels (20 megapixels)
built-in flash
selfie friendly screen
relatively wide (24mm)
fast maximum aperture (f1.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Landscape photography info
Sony RX100 III Landscape photography info
47
pretty wide (23mm)
fast max aperture (f)
very good size screen (4.8 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
lack of manual mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
73
you can focus manually
relatively wide (24mm)
fast maximum aperture (f1.8)
screen size is good (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (20 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (1")
exports RAW files
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G
Vlogging with Sony RX100 III
36
pretty wide (23mm)
fast max aperture (f)
touch screen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
high video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than average (305 grams)
screen isn't selfie friendly
doesn't have mic socket
80
relatively wide (24mm)
fast maximum aperture (f1.8)
selfie friendly screen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect focusing
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competition in class (290 grams)
missing mic socket
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Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G vs Sony RX100 III Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G and Sony RX100 III
 Samsung Galaxy Camera 4GSony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 III
General Information
Brand Name Samsung Sony
Model Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 III
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Large Sensor Compact
Revealed 2012-08-29 2014-05-15
Physical type Compact Large Sensor Compact
Sensor Information
Processor 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 aliasing filter
Aspect ratio - 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution - 5472 x 3648
Maximum native ISO 3200 12800
Lowest native ISO 100 125
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points - 25
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 23-481mm (20.9x) 24-70mm (2.9x)
Largest aperture - f/1.8-2.8
Macro focus distance - 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 2.7
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Tilting
Display diagonal 4.8 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 0 thousand dots 1,229 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display technology 308 ppi, HD Super Clear Touch Display -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 1,440 thousand dots
Viewfinder coverage - 100%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.59x
Features
Lowest shutter speed - 30 seconds
Highest shutter speed - 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate - 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range no built-in flash -
Flash modes no built-in flash -
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Highest flash synchronize - 1/2000 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 1920 x 1080 (60p/60i/24p), 1280 x 720 (60p/30p/24p/120p), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB none USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS BuiltIn None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 305 gr (0.67 pounds) 290 gr (0.64 pounds)
Dimensions 129 x 71 x 19mm (5.1" x 2.8" x 0.7") 102 x 58 x 41mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.6")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested 67
DXO Color Depth score not tested 22.4
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 12.3
DXO Low light score not tested 495
Other
Battery life - 320 photographs
Form of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model - NP-BX1
Self timer - Yes (2 or 10 sec, self-portrait, continuous)
Time lapse feature With downloadable app
Storage type micro SD/micro SDHC/micro SDXC SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Card slots Single Single
Price at launch $550 $748