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Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G vs Sony S2100

Portability
90
Imaging
39
Features
44
Overall
41
Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S2100 front
Portability
93
Imaging
35
Features
17
Overall
27

Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G vs Sony S2100 Key Specs

Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 4.8" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 23-481mm (F) lens
  • 305g - 129 x 71 x 19mm
  • Launched August 2012
Sony S2100
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 33-105mm (F3.1-5.6) lens
  • 167g - 98 x 61 x 27mm
  • Introduced January 2010
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Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G vs Sony S2100 Overview

The following is a complete overview of the Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G versus Sony S2100, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Samsung and Sony. There is a considerable difference between the resolutions of the Galaxy Camera 4G (16MP) and S2100 (12MP) but they feature the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The Galaxy Camera 4G was revealed 2 years after the S2100 which is quite a large difference as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go through a comprehensive comparison, below is a brief introduction of how the Galaxy Camera 4G matches up vs the S2100 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G over the Sony S2100

 Galaxy Camera 4G S2100 
IntroducedAugust 2012January 2010Newer by 33 months
Display dimension4.8"3"Larger display (+1.8")
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Sony S2100 over the Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G

 S2100 Galaxy Camera 4G 
Display resolution230k0kCrisper display (+230k dot)

Common features in the Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G and Sony S2100

 Galaxy Camera 4G S2100 
Manual focus No manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen

Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G vs Sony S2100 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is aiming to travel with your camera frequently, you're going to have to think about its weight and measurements. The Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G has got external dimensions 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 S2100 has proportions of 98mm x 61mm x 27mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") with a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you choose at that time. Underneath is the front view sizing comparison of the Galaxy Camera 4G versus the S2100.

Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G vs Sony S2100 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the Galaxy Camera 4G and S2100 is 90 and 93 respectively.

Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G vs Sony S2100 top view buttons comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G vs Sony S2100 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is hard to visualize the gap between sensor dimensions purely by looking at a spec sheet. The image underneath might give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the Galaxy Camera 4G and S2100.

As you can see, both cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but different resolution. You can expect to see the Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G to resolve greater detail because of its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop images somewhat more aggressively. The younger Galaxy Camera 4G should have a benefit when it comes to sensor technology.

Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G vs Sony S2100 sensor size comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G vs Sony S2100 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G vs Sony S2100 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Portrait photography information
Sony S2100 Portrait photography information
30
MP count good (16 megapixels)
manual focus not available
manual exposure not available
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
21
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not available
external flash not possible
sensor resolution low (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Street photography details
Sony S2100 Street photography details
61
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors (305 grams)
no articulating screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
46
no articulating screen
no image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G
Sports photography with Sony S2100
44
excellent zoom range (23-481mm 20.9 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
no shutter priority mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
17
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,200s)
continuous shooting slow (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Travel photography info
Sony S2100 Travel photography info
72
lighter than competitors (305g)
MP count good (16MP)
relatively wide (23mm)
great reach (481mm)
very good maximum aperture (f)
lack of Time Lapse mode
display is not selfie friendly
50
built-in flash
lack of Timelapse mode
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
wide angle not good (33mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Landscape photography highlights
Sony S2100 Landscape photography highlights
47
relatively wide (23mm)
very good maximum aperture (f)
lovely big screen (4.8 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
manual focus not available
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
manual exposure not available
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
lack of Time Lapse mode
27
nice screen size (3 inches)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (33mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
manual exposure not available
no image stabilization
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
lack of Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Vlogging details
Sony S2100 Vlogging details
36
relatively wide (23mm)
very good maximum aperture (f)
touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competitors (305 grams)
display is not selfie friendly
lack of external mic port
22
wide angle not good (33mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
low quality video (640 x 480 pixels)
lack of external microphone support
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Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G vs Sony S2100 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G and Sony S2100
 Samsung Galaxy Camera 4GSony Cyber-shot DSC-S2100
General Information
Brand Samsung Sony
Model Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S2100
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2012-08-29 2010-01-07
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by 1.4GHz Quad-Core Bionz
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 12MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution - 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 23-481mm (20.9x) 33-105mm (3.2x)
Maximum aperture - f/3.1-5.6
Macro focus distance - 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 4.8" 3"
Screen resolution 0k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen tech 308 ppi, HD Super Clear Touch Display -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed - 1 seconds
Maximum shutter speed - 1/1200 seconds
Continuous shooting rate - 1.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range no built-in flash 3.30 m
Flash settings no built-in flash Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 640x480
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
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 grams (0.67 pounds) 167 grams (0.37 pounds)
Dimensions 129 x 71 x 19mm (5.1" x 2.8" x 0.7") 98 x 61 x 27mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1")
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 model - 2 x AA
Self timer - Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage micro SD/micro SDHC/micro SDXC Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo, optional SD, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Launch pricing $550 $0