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Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G vs Sony RX100 VI

Portability
90
Imaging
39
Features
44
Overall
41
Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 VI front
Portability
88
Imaging
54
Features
75
Overall
62

Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G vs Sony RX100 VI 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
  • Announced August 2012
Sony RX100 VI
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 125 - 12800 (Raise to 25600)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 24-200mm (F2.8-4.5) lens
  • 301g - 102 x 58 x 43mm
  • Revealed June 2018
  • Old Model is Sony RX100 V
  • Updated by Sony RX100 VII
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Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G vs Sony RX100 VI Overview

Following is a extensive analysis of the Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G versus Sony RX100 VI, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Large Sensor Compact by brands Samsung and Sony. The sensor resolution of the Galaxy Camera 4G (16MP) and the RX100 VI (20MP) is fairly similar but the Galaxy Camera 4G (1/2.3") and RX100 VI (1") come with different sensor dimensions.

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The Galaxy Camera 4G was launched 6 years prior to the RX100 VI which is quite a sizable difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G being a Compact camera and the Sony RX100 VI being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before diving straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a brief synopsis of how the Galaxy Camera 4G matches up versus the RX100 VI for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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

 Galaxy Camera 4G RX100 VI 
Display sizing4.8"3"Larger display (+1.8")

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

 RX100 VI Galaxy Camera 4G 
RevealedJune 2018August 2012More modern by 70 months
Manually focus More accurate focusing
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display resolution1229k0kClearer display (+1229k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies

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

 Galaxy Camera 4G RX100 VI 
Touch display Easily navigate

Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G vs Sony RX100 VI Physical Comparison

If you're intending to carry around your camera often, you'll need to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G enjoys exterior measurements of 129mm x 71mm x 19mm (5.1" x 2.8" x 0.7") along with a weight of 305 grams (0.67 lbs) and the Sony RX100 VI has dimensions of 102mm x 58mm x 43mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.7") having a weight of 301 grams (0.66 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are utilising at that moment. The following is the front view scale comparison of the Galaxy Camera 4G compared to the RX100 VI.

Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G vs Sony RX100 VI size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Galaxy Camera 4G and RX100 VI is 90 and 88 respectively.

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

Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G vs Sony RX100 VI Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it is hard to imagine the gap between sensor sizes simply by going over specifications. The image underneath might offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the Galaxy Camera 4G and RX100 VI.

To sum up, both the cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The Galaxy Camera 4G because of its tinier sensor is going to make getting shallow DOF more challenging and the Sony RX100 VI will deliver greater detail utilizing its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will allow you to crop pics far more aggressively. The more aged Galaxy Camera 4G is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.

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

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

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

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G
Portrait photography with Sony RX100 VI
30
megapixel count decent (16MP)
no manual focus
manual mode not possible
external flash not possible
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
66
has manual focus
great flash sync speed (1/2,000s)
resolution is good (20 megapixels)
sensor size is good (1")
provides face detect focus
saves RAW files
no external flash support
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Street Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Street photography information
Sony RX100 VI Street photography information
61
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors (305g)
no articulating screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
85
tilting screen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor size is good (1")
saves RAW files
offers focus by touch
lighter than others (301g)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G
Sports photography with Sony RX100 VI
44
long zoom range (23-481mm 20.9 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
70
quiet shooting (1/32,000s)
fast shooting (24.0 fps)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (20 megapixels)
sensor size is good (1")
provides tracking focus
sensor has phase detect auto focus
low battery (240 shots)
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G
Travel photography with Sony RX100 VI
72
lighter than competitors (305g)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
reasonably wide (23mm)
very long zoom (481mm)
very good max aperture (f)
no Timelapse mode
does not feature selfie friendly screen
77
lighter than others (301g)
supports bluetooth
offers focus by touch
resolution is good (20 megapixels)
flash built-in
display is selfie friendly
quite wide (24mm)
low battery (240 per charge)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Landscape photography information
Sony RX100 VI Landscape photography information
47
reasonably wide (23mm)
very good max aperture (f)
screen larger than average (4.8 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
manual mode not possible
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
no Timelapse mode
65
has manual focus
quite wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (20MP)
sensor size is good (1")
saves RAW files
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
low battery (240 per charge)
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G
Vlogging with Sony RX100 VI
36
reasonably wide (23mm)
very good max aperture (f)
built-in touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
high video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competitors (305g)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
no external microphone port
77
quite wide (24mm)
display is selfie friendly
touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect focus
high res video (3840 x 2160 pxls)
lighter than others (301g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
missing mic socket
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Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G vs Sony RX100 VI Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G and Sony RX100 VI
 Samsung Galaxy Camera 4GSony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 VI
General Information
Manufacturer Samsung Sony
Model Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 VI
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Large Sensor Compact
Announced 2012-08-29 2018-06-05
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 area 28.1mm² 116.2mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 20 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio - 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution - 5472 x 3648
Highest native ISO 3200 12800
Highest boosted ISO - 25600
Minimum native ISO 100 125
RAW pictures
Minimum boosted ISO - 80
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points - 315
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 23-481mm (20.9x) 24-200mm (8.3x)
Max aperture - f/2.8-4.5
Macro focus distance - 8cm
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 None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 2,359 thousand dots
Viewfinder coverage - 100%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.59x
Features
Slowest shutter speed - 30 secs
Maximum shutter speed - 1/2000 secs
Maximum quiet shutter speed - 1/32000 secs
Continuous shooting rate - 24.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range no built-in flash 5.90 m (at Auto ISO)
Flash modes no built-in flash -
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Maximum flash synchronize - 1/2000 secs
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 3840x2160
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 NP-BX1 lithium-ion battery & USB charger
GPS BuiltIn None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 305 grams (0.67 pounds) 301 grams (0.66 pounds)
Dimensions 129 x 71 x 19mm (5.1" x 2.8" x 0.7") 102 x 58 x 43mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life - 240 pictures
Style of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model - NP-BX1
Self timer - Yes
Time lapse recording With downloadable app
Storage type micro SD/micro SDHC/micro SDXC SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Card slots 1 1
Pricing at launch $550 $1,198