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Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G vs Sony S930

Portability
90
Imaging
39
Features
44
Overall
41
Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S930 front
Portability
94
Imaging
33
Features
17
Overall
26

Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G vs Sony S930 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
  • Revealed August 2012
Sony S930
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.4" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 320 x 240 video
  • 38-108mm (F2.9-5.4) lens
  • 167g - 90 x 61 x 26mm
  • Launched January 2009
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Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G vs Sony S930 Overview

Its time to examine more closely at the Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G versus Sony S930, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Samsung and Sony. There exists a noticeable gap between the image resolutions of the Galaxy Camera 4G (16MP) and S930 (10MP) but they possess the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The Galaxy Camera 4G was manufactured 3 years after the S930 which is quite a sizable difference as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go through a thorough comparison, below is a quick summary of how the Galaxy Camera 4G matches up against the S930 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G over the Sony S930

 Galaxy Camera 4G S930 
LaunchedAugust 2012January 2009Newer by 45 months
Display sizing4.8"2.4"Larger display (+2.4")
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Sony S930 over the Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G

 S930 Galaxy Camera 4G 
Manual focus Very accurate focusing
Display resolution112k0kSharper display (+112k dot)

Common features in the Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G and Sony S930

 Galaxy Camera 4G S930 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen

Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G vs Sony S930 Physical Comparison

In case you're planning to travel with your camera regularly, you have to factor in its weight and proportions. The Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G provides outer 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 S930 has measurements of 90mm x 61mm x 26mm (3.5" x 2.4" x 1.0") having a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you have attached at that time. Below is the front view scale comparison of the Galaxy Camera 4G against the S930.

Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G vs Sony S930 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Galaxy Camera 4G and S930 is 90 and 94 respectively.

Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G vs Sony S930 top view buttons comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G vs Sony S930 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it's hard to visualise the contrast between sensor dimensions merely by reading through specifications. The picture underneath will provide you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the Galaxy Camera 4G and S930.

Plainly, the 2 cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but not the same resolution. You can anticipate the Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G to resolve more detail due to its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop photos far more aggressively. The more modern Galaxy Camera 4G will have an advantage when it comes to sensor innovation.

Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G vs Sony S930 sensor size comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G vs Sony S930 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G vs Sony S930 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Portrait photography details
Sony S930 Portrait photography details
30
megapixel count good (16MP)
no manual focus
lack of manual mode
external flash not possible
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
26
focusing manually
no manual exposure
no external flash support
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Street photography information
Sony S930 Street photography information
61
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average in class (305 grams)
screen is fixed
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
56
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Sports photography factors
Sony S930 Sports photography factors
44
excellent zoom range (23-481mm 20.9 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16MP)
no shutter priority
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
24
built in image stabilization (Optical)
max frames per second very slow (2.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G
Travel photography with Sony S930
72
lighter than average in class (305g)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
relatively wide (23mm)
long reach (481mm)
good maximum aperture (f)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
does not have selfie friendly display
50
has built in flash
missing Time Lapse recording
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
does not contain selfie friendly display
wide angle not great (38mm)
sluggish max aperture (f2.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G
Landscape photography with Sony S930
47
relatively wide (23mm)
good maximum aperture (f)
bigger than average screen (4.8 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
lack of manual mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
doesn't have Timelapse recording
31
focusing manually
built in image stabilization (Optical)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (38mm)
sluggish max aperture (f2.9)
screen is small (2.4 inch)
no manual exposure
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
missing Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Vlogging factors
Sony S930 Vlogging factors
36
relatively wide (23mm)
good maximum aperture (f)
touch screen
image stabilization (Optical)
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than average in class (305g)
does not have selfie friendly display
doesn't have microphone jack
25
built in image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not great (38mm)
sluggish max aperture (f2.9)
does not contain selfie friendly display
low video resolution (320 x 240 pixels)
missing mic jack
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Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G vs Sony S930 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G and Sony S930
 Samsung Galaxy Camera 4GSony Cyber-shot DSC-S930
General Information
Brand Samsung Sony
Model Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S930
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2012-08-29 2009-01-08
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor 1.4GHz Quad-Core -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 10 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution - 3648 x 2736
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 23-481mm (20.9x) 38-108mm (2.8x)
Maximum aperture - f/2.9-5.4
Macro focus distance - 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 4.8 inch 2.4 inch
Resolution of display 0 thousand dot 112 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display technology 308 ppi, HD Super Clear Touch Display -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed - 1/8s
Fastest shutter speed - 1/2000s
Continuous shutter speed - 2.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range no built-in flash 3.00 m (Auto ISO)
Flash options no built-in flash Auto, Forced Flash, Slow Syncro, No Flash
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 320x240
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB none none
GPS BuiltIn None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 305 grams (0.67 lbs) 167 grams (0.37 lbs)
Dimensions 129 x 71 x 19mm (5.1" x 2.8" x 0.7") 90 x 61 x 26mm (3.5" x 2.4" x 1.0")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 recording
Type of storage micro SD/micro SDHC/micro SDXC Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo / PRo-HG Duo, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Retail price $550 $219