Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G vs Sony RX100 IV

Below, we will be reviewing the Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G vs Sony RX100 IV, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Large Sensor Compact by brands Samsung and Sony. The image resolution of the Galaxy Camera 4G (16MP) and the RX100 IV (20MP) is pretty similar but the Galaxy Camera 4G (1/2.3") and RX100 IV (1") feature different sensor sizes.

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The Galaxy Camera 4G was announced 3 years earlier than the RX100 IV and that is quite a big gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras come with different body type with the Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G being a Compact camera and the Sony RX100 IV being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before getting straight into a complete comparison, below is a brief highlight of how the Galaxy Camera 4G matches up versus the RX100 IV in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 IV. The whole galleries are viewable at Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Gallery and Sony RX100 IV Gallery.

For anyone who is going to carry your camera often, you will want to think about its weight and size. The Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G has got outside measurements of 129mm x 71mm x 19mm (5.1" x 2.8" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 305 grams (0.67 lbs) whilst the Sony RX100 IV has specifications of 102mm x 58mm x 41mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.6") and a weight of 298 grams (0.66 lbs).

Examine the Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G vs Sony RX100 IV in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you use during that time. Following is the front view over all size comparison of the Galaxy Camera 4G against the RX100 IV.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Galaxy Camera 4G and RX100 IV is 90 and 89 respectively.

Quite often, it is difficult to visualize the contrast between sensor sizing merely by going over a spec sheet. The photograph below may give you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the Galaxy Camera 4G and RX100 IV.

As you can see, both cameras posses different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The Galaxy Camera 4G having a tinier sensor is going to make shooting shallow depth of field more difficult and the Sony RX100 IV will deliver extra detail with its extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop pictures somewhat more aggressively. The older Galaxy Camera 4G is going to be behind with regard to sensor innovation.