Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G vs Sony RX100 III
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Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G vs Sony RX100 III 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
- Revealed August 2012
(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
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.
Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created ImagesThe 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.
Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G vs Sony RX100 III Gallery
Below is a preview of the gallery images for Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 III. The full galleries are available at Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Gallery & Sony RX100 III Gallery.
Reasons to pick Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G over the Sony RX100 III
Galaxy Camera 4G | RX100 III | |||
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Screen dimension | 4.8" | 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 | |||
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Announced | May 2014 | August 2012 | More recent by 20 months | |
Focus manually | Dial exact focus | |||
Screen type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting screen | |
Screen resolution | 1229k | 0k | Crisper screen (+1229k dot) | |
Selfie screen | Easy selfies |
Common features in the Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G and Sony RX100 III
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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).
Compare the Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G versus Sony RX100 III in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.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.
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 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.
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Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G vs Sony RX100 III Specifications
Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 III | |
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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 |