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Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G vs Sony W570

Portability
90
Imaging
39
Features
44
Overall
41
Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W570 front
Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
25
Overall
33

Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G vs Sony W570 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
  • Announced August 2012
Sony W570
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-125mm (F2.6-6.3) lens
  • 116g - 91 x 52 x 19mm
  • Released January 2011
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Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G vs Sony W570 Overview

On this page, we are comparing the Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G and Sony W570, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Ultracompact by brands Samsung and Sony. The sensor resolution of the Galaxy Camera 4G (16MP) and the W570 (16MP) is very similar and both cameras provide the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The Galaxy Camera 4G was revealed 21 months after the W570 making them a generation away from one another. Both of these cameras have different body design with the Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G being a Compact camera and the Sony W570 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before diving straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a brief view of how the Galaxy Camera 4G matches up against the W570 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G over the Sony W570

 Galaxy Camera 4G W570 
ReleasedAugust 2012January 2011Newer by 21 months
Display dimensions4.8"2.7"Larger display (+2.1")
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Sony W570 over the Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G

 W570 Galaxy Camera 4G 
Display resolution230k0kSharper display (+230k dot)

Common features in the Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G and Sony W570

 Galaxy Camera 4G W570 
Manually focus No manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen

Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G vs Sony W570 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is looking to travel with your camera often, you will want to think about its weight and measurements. The Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G provides physical 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) whilst the Sony W570 has proportions of 91mm x 52mm x 19mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7") having a weight of 116 grams (0.26 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you have attached at that time. Underneath is a front view proportions comparison of the Galaxy Camera 4G and the W570.

Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G vs Sony W570 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Galaxy Camera 4G and W570 is 90 and 96 respectively.

Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G vs Sony W570 top view buttons comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G vs Sony W570 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it's tough to visualize the contrast between sensor dimensions purely by reviewing technical specs. The image below may provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the Galaxy Camera 4G and W570.

As you have seen, both of the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions and the same resolution and you can expect similar quality of images although you have to factor the age of the products into consideration. The newer Galaxy Camera 4G provides an advantage in sensor technology.

Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G vs Sony W570 sensor size comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G vs Sony W570 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G vs Sony W570 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G as a Portrait photography camera
Sony W570 as a Portrait photography camera
30
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual mode
external flash not possible
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
30
good resolution (16 megapixels)
manual focus not available
no manual control
no external flash support
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G as a Street photography camera
Sony W570 as a Street photography camera
61
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (305 grams)
no moving screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
58
image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G as a Sports photography camera
Sony W570 as a Sports photography camera
44
excellent zoom range (23-481mm 20.9 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
no shutter priority
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
36
image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16MP)
max fps very slow (1.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G
Travel photography with Sony W570
72
lighter than competition (305 grams)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
quite wide (23mm)
long reach (481mm)
good maximum aperture (f)
lack of Time Lapse mode
display is not selfie friendly
66
good resolution (16MP)
built-in flash
relatively wide (25mm)
does not have Time Lapse recording
does not contain selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G as a Landscape photography camera
Sony W570 as a Landscape photography camera
47
quite wide (23mm)
good maximum aperture (f)
screen larger than average (4.8")
has image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
lack of manual mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
lack of Time Lapse mode
38
relatively wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
manual focus not available
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
no manual control
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
does not have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Vlogging highlights
Sony W570 Vlogging highlights
36
quite wide (23mm)
good maximum aperture (f)
touchscreen capability
has image stabilization (Optical)
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competition (305 grams)
display is not selfie friendly
lack of external mic jack
29
relatively wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
does not contain selfie friendly display
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have mic jack
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Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G vs Sony W570 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G and Sony W570
 Samsung Galaxy Camera 4GSony Cyber-shot DSC-W570
General Information
Company Samsung Sony
Model Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W570
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Ultracompact
Announced 2012-08-29 2011-01-06
Body design Compact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor 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 area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution - 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 23-481mm (20.9x) 25-125mm (5.0x)
Highest aperture - f/2.6-6.3
Macro focus range - 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 4.8 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of display 0 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display technology 308 ppi, HD Super Clear Touch Display Clear Photo LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed - 2 seconds
Fastest shutter speed - 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shutter speed - 1.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range no built-in flash 3.70 m
Flash options no built-in flash Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB none USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS BuiltIn None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 305 gr (0.67 lbs) 116 gr (0.26 lbs)
Physical dimensions 129 x 71 x 19mm (5.1" x 2.8" x 0.7") 91 x 52 x 19mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7")
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 - NP-BN1
Self timer - Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media micro SD/micro SDHC/micro SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots One One
Retail price $550 $159