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Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G vs Sony W530

Portability
90
Imaging
39
Features
44
Overall
41
Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W530 front
Portability
96
Imaging
37
Features
21
Overall
30

Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G vs Sony W530 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 W530
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 26-104mm (F2.7-5.7) lens
  • 113g - 93 x 53 x 19mm
  • Launched January 2011
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Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G vs Sony W530 Overview

Below is a comprehensive comparison of the Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G vs Sony W530, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Ultracompact by companies Samsung and Sony. The resolution of the Galaxy Camera 4G (16MP) and the W530 (14MP) is very similar and both cameras offer the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The Galaxy Camera 4G was introduced 21 months later than the W530 making them a generation apart from one another. Both the cameras have different body design with the Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G being a Compact camera and the Sony W530 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before getting right into a thorough comparison, here is a concise introduction of how the Galaxy Camera 4G grades versus the W530 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G over the Sony W530

 Galaxy Camera 4G W530 
LaunchedAugust 2012January 2011More recent by 21 months
Display dimensions4.8"2.7"Larger display (+2.1")
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Sony W530 over the Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G

 W530 Galaxy Camera 4G 
Display resolution230k0kSharper display (+230k dot)

Common features in the Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G and Sony W530

 Galaxy Camera 4G W530 
Manual focus No manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen

Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G vs Sony W530 Physical Comparison

If you're going to lug around your camera frequently, you will need to factor in its weight and measurements. The Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G comes with physical 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) whilst the Sony W530 has proportions of 93mm x 53mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 113 grams (0.25 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you have during that time. Following is a front view measurement comparison of the Galaxy Camera 4G compared to the W530.

Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G vs Sony W530 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Galaxy Camera 4G and W530 is 90 and 96 respectively.

Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G vs Sony W530 top view buttons comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G vs Sony W530 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it's tough to imagine the difference between sensor measurements simply by going over specs. The visual underneath will offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the Galaxy Camera 4G and W530.

All in all, both of the cameras have the same sensor dimensions but different megapixels. You should expect to see the Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G to offer more detail using its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop pics a bit more aggressively. The fresher Galaxy Camera 4G provides an edge in sensor innovation.

Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G vs Sony W530 sensor size comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G vs Sony W530 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G vs Sony W530 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Portrait photography factors
Sony W530 Portrait photography factors
30
resolution is good (16MP)
no manual focus
no manual mode
can't use external flash
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
28
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
lack of manual focus
lack of manual exposure
no external flash support
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Street photography factors
Sony W530 Street photography factors
61
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others (305g)
screen is fixed
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
48
no articulating screen
lack of image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G as a Sports photography camera
Sony W530 as a Sports photography camera
44
great zoom range (23-481mm 20.9 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16MP)
lack of shutter priority mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
26
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
low frames per second (1.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Travel photography info
Sony W530 Travel photography info
72
lighter than others (305 grams)
resolution is good (16MP)
fairly wide (23mm)
great zoom (481mm)
very good maximum aperture (f)
no Timelapse function
does not feature selfie friendly display
65
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
flash built-in
rather wide (26mm)
lack of Time Lapse mode
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f2.7)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Landscape photography info
Sony W530 Landscape photography info
47
fairly wide (23mm)
very good maximum aperture (f)
very good size screen (4.8")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16MP)
no manual focus
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
no manual mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
no Timelapse function
33
rather wide (26mm)
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.7)
tiny screen (2.7")
lack of manual exposure
lack of image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
lack of Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Vlogging details
Sony W530 Vlogging details
36
fairly wide (23mm)
very good maximum aperture (f)
touch screen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than others (305g)
does not feature selfie friendly display
no external microphone port
26
rather wide (26mm)
sluggish max aperture (f2.7)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
video res low (640 x 480 pxls)
lack of mic port
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Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G vs Sony W530 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G and Sony W530
 Samsung Galaxy Camera 4GSony Cyber-shot DSC-W530
General Information
Manufacturer Samsung Sony
Model type Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W530
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Ultracompact
Launched 2012-08-29 2011-01-06
Body design Compact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip 1.4GHz Quad-Core BIONZ
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 surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution - 4320 x 3240
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points - 9
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 23-481mm (20.9x) 26-104mm (4.0x)
Maximum aperture - f/2.7-5.7
Macro focusing distance - 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 4.8 inch 2.7 inch
Screen resolution 0 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen technology 308 ppi, HD Super Clear Touch Display Clear Photo LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed - 2s
Maximum shutter speed - 1/1600s
Continuous shooting speed - 1.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance no built-in flash 3.50 m
Flash options no built-in flash Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 640x480
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB none USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS BuiltIn None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 305 gr (0.67 lb) 113 gr (0.25 lb)
Physical dimensions 129 x 71 x 19mm (5.1" x 2.8" x 0.7") 93 x 53 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery ID - NP-BN1
Self timer - Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage micro SD/micro SDHC/micro SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots Single Single
Launch pricing $550 $269