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Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G vs Sony RX1R

Portability
90
Imaging
39
Features
44
Overall
41
Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1R front
Portability
79
Imaging
70
Features
58
Overall
65

Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G vs Sony RX1R 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
  • Released August 2012
Sony RX1R
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 25600
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 35mm (F2.0) lens
  • 482g - 113 x 65 x 70mm
  • Introduced June 2013
  • New Model is Sony RX1R II
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Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G vs Sony RX1R Overview

Lets look more closely at the Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G and Sony RX1R, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Large Sensor Compact by brands Samsung and Sony. There is a noticeable difference between the sensor resolutions of the Galaxy Camera 4G (16MP) and RX1R (24MP) and the Galaxy Camera 4G (1/2.3") and RX1R (Full frame) provide different sensor sizes.

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The Galaxy Camera 4G was launched 10 months prior to the RX1R which means that they are of a similar age. Each of these cameras have different body design with the Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G being a Compact camera and the Sony RX1R being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before diving into a detailed comparison, here is a concise summation of how the Galaxy Camera 4G matches up against the RX1R in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G over the Sony RX1R

 Galaxy Camera 4G RX1R 
Display dimensions4.8"3"Larger display (+1.8")
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Sony RX1R over the Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G

 RX1R Galaxy Camera 4G 
IntroducedJune 2013August 2012More modern by 10 months
Focus manually Very accurate focusing
Display resolution1229k0kCrisper display (+1229k dot)

Common features in the Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G and Sony RX1R

 Galaxy Camera 4G RX1R 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen

Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G vs Sony RX1R Physical Comparison

If you're looking to carry around your camera frequently, you need to factor its weight and dimensions. The Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G enjoys outer dimensions of 129mm x 71mm x 19mm (5.1" x 2.8" x 0.7") and a weight of 305 grams (0.67 lbs) whilst the Sony RX1R has dimensions of 113mm x 65mm x 70mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 2.8") having a weight of 482 grams (1.06 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you choose during that time. Here is a front view measurements comparison of the Galaxy Camera 4G vs the RX1R.

Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G vs Sony RX1R size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability score of the Galaxy Camera 4G and RX1R is 90 and 79 respectively.

Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G vs Sony RX1R top view buttons comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G vs Sony RX1R Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is very difficult to visualize the contrast between sensor sizes purely by looking at a spec sheet. The image underneath may give you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the Galaxy Camera 4G and RX1R.

As you can see, each of the cameras provide different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The Galaxy Camera 4G featuring a tinier sensor is going to make achieving shallower DOF harder and the Sony RX1R will give more detail utilizing its extra 8 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also help you crop images more aggressively. The more aged Galaxy Camera 4G is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.

Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G vs Sony RX1R sensor size comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G vs Sony RX1R Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G vs Sony RX1R Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Portrait photography features
Sony RX1R Portrait photography features
30
megapixel count good (16MP)
manual focus not available
no manual control
cannot use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
82
manual focus
flash sync speed is above average (1/4,000s)
good MP (24 megapixels)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
offers face detect focus
exports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Street photography information
Sony RX1R Street photography information
61
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (305 grams)
fixed screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
66
sensor size is great (Full frame)
exports RAW files
above average ISO range (25,600)
fixed screen
does not have image stabilization
more heavy than competition (482g)
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Sports Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Sports photography features
Sony RX1R Sports photography features
44
excellent zoom range (23-481mm 20.9 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16MP)
no shutter priority mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
53
good MP (24MP)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
offers tracking focus
can't change focal length (35mm)
continuous shooting slow (5.0 frames per second)
does not have image stabilization
bad battery power (270 CIPA)
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Travel photography highlights
Sony RX1R Travel photography highlights
72
lighter than competition in class (305 grams)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
relatively wide (23mm)
great reach (481mm)
great max aperture (f)
no Time Lapse mode
does not have a selfie friendly display
62
good MP (24 megapixels)
flash built-in
fast maximum aperture (f2.0)
no Timelapse function
bad battery power (270 per charge)
more heavy than competition (482g)
display isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G
Landscape photography with Sony RX1R
47
relatively wide (23mm)
great max aperture (f)
very good size screen (4.8")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
no manual control
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
no Time Lapse mode
66
manual focus
fast maximum aperture (f2.0)
screen size is good (3 inch)
good MP (24 megapixels)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
does not have low pass filter
above average ISO range (25,600)
exports RAW files
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
can't change focal length (35mm)
does not have image stabilization
bad battery power (270 shots)
no Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G as a Vlogging camera
Sony RX1R as a Vlogging camera
36
relatively wide (23mm)
great max aperture (f)
touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competition in class (305g)
does not have a selfie friendly display
no mic support
34
fast maximum aperture (f2.0)
offers face detect focus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
has microphone socket
display isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
more heavy than competition (482g)
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Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G vs Sony RX1R Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G and Sony RX1R
 Samsung Galaxy Camera 4GSony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1R
General Information
Brand Name Samsung Sony
Model Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1R
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Large Sensor Compact
Released 2012-08-29 2013-06-26
Physical type Compact Large Sensor Compact
Sensor Information
Processor 1.4GHz Quad-Core -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" Full frame
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 35.8 x 23.9mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 855.6mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 24 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio - 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution - 6000 x 4000
Highest native ISO 3200 25600
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points - 25
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 23-481mm (20.9x) 35mm (1x)
Maximum aperture - f/2.0
Focal length multiplier 5.8 1
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 4.8" 3"
Resolution of display 0 thousand dots 1,229 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display tech 308 ppi, HD Super Clear Touch Display Xtra FineTFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic and Optical (optional)
Features
Lowest shutter speed - 30 seconds
Highest shutter speed - 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate - 5.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range no built-in flash 6.00 m
Flash modes no built-in flash Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync, Rear Sync, Wireless
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Highest flash synchronize - 1/4000 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 1920 x 1080 (60, 50, 25, 24 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30, 25 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 25 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB none USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS BuiltIn None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 305g (0.67 pounds) 482g (1.06 pounds)
Physical dimensions 129 x 71 x 19mm (5.1" x 2.8" x 0.7") 113 x 65 x 70mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 2.8")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested 91
DXO Color Depth score not tested 25.0
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 13.6
DXO Low light score not tested 2537
Other
Battery life - 270 photographs
Type of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model - NP-BX1
Self timer - Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage micro SD/micro SDHC/micro SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo
Card slots 1 1
Price at launch $550 $2,798