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Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G vs Sony S950

Portability
90
Imaging
39
Features
44
Overall
41
Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S950 front
Portability
94
Imaging
33
Features
17
Overall
26

Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G vs Sony S950 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
  • Introduced August 2012
Sony S950
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • No Video
  • 33-132mm (F3.3-5.2) lens
  • 167g - 93 x 56 x 24mm
  • Released February 2009
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Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G vs Sony S950 Overview

Below, we are evaluating the Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G versus Sony S950, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Samsung and Sony. There exists a huge gap between the image resolutions of the Galaxy Camera 4G (16MP) and S950 (10MP) but they feature the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The Galaxy Camera 4G was revealed 3 years later than the S950 and that is quite a significant gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before going through a more detailed comparison, below is a brief synopsis of how the Galaxy Camera 4G matches up vs the S950 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G over the Sony S950

 Galaxy Camera 4G S950 
ReleasedAugust 2012February 2009More recent by 43 months
Display dimension4.8"2.7"Larger display (+2.1")
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Sony S950 over the Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G

 S950 Galaxy Camera 4G 
Manually focus Dial exact focus
Display resolution230k0kClearer display (+230k dot)

Common features in the Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G and Sony S950

 Galaxy Camera 4G S950 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen

Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G vs Sony S950 Physical Comparison

If you're going to lug around your camera regularly, you have to think about its weight and volume. The Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G features outside 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) while the Sony S950 has sizing of 93mm x 56mm x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") and a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are employing at that moment. Here is the front view physical size comparison of the Galaxy Camera 4G against the S950.

Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G vs Sony S950 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Galaxy Camera 4G and S950 is 90 and 94 respectively.

Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G vs Sony S950 top view buttons comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G vs Sony S950 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it is very difficult to visualise the contrast between sensor measurements purely by reviewing technical specs. The photograph here may give you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the Galaxy Camera 4G and S950.

As you can tell, both cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but not the same MP. You should anticipate the Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G to offer you greater detail because of its extra 6MP. Greater resolution will allow you to crop pics much more aggressively. The fresher Galaxy Camera 4G is going to have an edge when it comes to sensor technology.

Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G vs Sony S950 sensor size comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G vs Sony S950 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G vs Sony S950 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Portrait photography information
Sony S950 Portrait photography information
30
decent megapixels (16MP)
no manual focus
no manual control
no external flash support
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
26
you can focus manually
manual exposure not possible
no external flash support
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Street photography info
Sony S950 Street photography info
61
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (305g)
screen does not articulate
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
56
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen does not articulate
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Sports photography highlights
Sony S950 Sports photography highlights
44
great zoom range (23-481mm 20.9 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
lack of shutter priority mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
24
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor resolution low (10MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G as a Travel photography camera
Sony S950 as a Travel photography camera
72
lighter than competition in class (305 grams)
decent megapixels (16MP)
pretty wide (23mm)
great reach (481mm)
great maximum aperture (f)
no Timelapse mode
screen is not selfie friendly
50
built-in flash
does not have Timelapse recording
sensor resolution low (10MP)
does not offer selfie friendly display
wide angle not good (33mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Landscape photography info
Sony S950 Landscape photography info
47
pretty wide (23mm)
great maximum aperture (f)
big screen (4.8 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16MP)
no manual focus
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
no manual control
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
no Timelapse mode
31
you can focus manually
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (33mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
manual exposure not possible
sensor resolution low (10MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
does not have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Vlogging features
Sony S950 Vlogging features
36
pretty wide (23mm)
great maximum aperture (f)
touch screen
image stabilization (Optical)
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competition in class (305g)
screen is not selfie friendly
no external microphone support
9
can't record video
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Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G vs Sony S950 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G and Sony S950
 Samsung Galaxy Camera 4GSony Cyber-shot DSC-S950
General Information
Brand Samsung Sony
Model Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S950
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2012-08-29 2009-02-17
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip 1.4GHz Quad-Core -
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 16 megapixel 10 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution - 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 23-481mm (20.9x) 33-132mm (4.0x)
Maximal aperture - f/3.3-5.2
Macro focus distance - 10cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 4.8 inch 2.7 inch
Display resolution 0k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display tech 308 ppi, HD Super Clear Touch Display -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed - 2 seconds
Fastest shutter speed - 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shutter rate - 1.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range no built-in flash 3.50 m
Flash options no built-in flash Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 -
Max video resolution 1920x1080 None
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 gr (0.67 lb) 167 gr (0.37 lb)
Dimensions 129 x 71 x 19mm (5.1" x 2.8" x 0.7") 93 x 56 x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9")
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
Self timer - Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage micro SD/micro SDHC/micro SDXC Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo, Internal
Card slots One One
Cost at release $550 $130