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Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G vs Sony W710

Portability
90
Imaging
39
Features
44
Overall
41
Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W710 front
Portability
96
Imaging
40
Features
33
Overall
37

Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G vs Sony W710 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
  • Released August 2012
Sony W710
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.2-6.5) lens
  • 114g - 97 x 55 x 20mm
  • Released January 2013
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Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G vs Sony W710 Overview

Here, we are evaluating the Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G and Sony W710, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Samsung and Sony. The sensor resolution of the Galaxy Camera 4G (16MP) and the W710 (16MP) is fairly close and both cameras posses the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The Galaxy Camera 4G was launched 4 months earlier than the W710 which means that they are both of a similar generation. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before getting straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a concise synopsis of how the Galaxy Camera 4G scores against the W710 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G over the Sony W710

 Galaxy Camera 4G W710 
Display size4.8"2.7"Larger display (+2.1")

Reasons to pick Sony W710 over the Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G

 W710 Galaxy Camera 4G 
Display resolution230k0kClearer display (+230k dot)

Common features in the Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G and Sony W710

 Galaxy Camera 4G W710 
ReleasedAugust 2012January 2013Same generation
Manual focus Lack of manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch display Easily navigate

Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G vs Sony W710 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is intending to lug around your camera regularly, you will have to factor in its weight and volume. The Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G provides external measurements of 129mm x 71mm x 19mm (5.1" x 2.8" x 0.7") with a weight of 305 grams (0.67 lbs) while the Sony W710 has sizing of 97mm x 55mm x 20mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") along with a weight of 114 grams (0.25 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you use at that time. Underneath is a front view scale comparison of the Galaxy Camera 4G against the W710.

Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G vs Sony W710 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the Galaxy Camera 4G and W710 is 90 and 96 respectively.

Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G vs Sony W710 top view buttons comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G vs Sony W710 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it's difficult to picture the difference in sensor measurements purely by viewing technical specs. The visual below may provide you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the Galaxy Camera 4G and W710.

As you can tell, each of these cameras come with the identical sensor size and the same exact resolution therefore you should expect comparable quality of files though you would want to consider the release date of the cameras into account.

Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G vs Sony W710 sensor size comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G vs Sony W710 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G vs Sony W710 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G as a Portrait photography camera
Sony W710 as a Portrait photography camera
30
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
no manual mode
can't use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
35
decent megapixels (16MP)
features face detect focusing
focusing manually not possible
no manual exposure
cannot use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G as a Street photography camera
Sony W710 as a Street photography camera
61
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average (305g)
no articulating screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
67
has image stabilization (Optical)
offers touch to focus
lighter than competitors in class (114g)
no moving screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G
Sports photography with Sony W710
44
incredible zoom range (23-481mm 20.9 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
41
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16MP)
features tracking focus
continuous shooting slow (1.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Travel photography factors
Sony W710 Travel photography factors
72
lighter than average (305 grams)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
reasonably wide (23mm)
great zoom (481mm)
good max aperture (f)
does not have Timelapse recording
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
71
lighter than competitors in class (114 grams)
offers touch to focus
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
really wide (28mm)
lack of Timelapse function
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Landscape photography info
Sony W710 Landscape photography info
47
reasonably wide (23mm)
good max aperture (f)
bigger than average screen (4.8 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
no manual mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
does not have Timelapse recording
39
really wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
no manual exposure
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
lack of Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G
Vlogging with Sony W710
36
reasonably wide (23mm)
good max aperture (f)
built-in touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than average (305 grams)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
does not have external microphone jack
34
really wide (28mm)
has touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect focusing
lighter than competitors in class (114g)
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
screen is not selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of microphone jack
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Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G vs Sony W710 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G and Sony W710
 Samsung Galaxy Camera 4GSony Cyber-shot DSC-W710
General Information
Brand Name Samsung Sony
Model type Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W710
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Released 2012-08-29 2013-01-08
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 measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 16MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution - 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 23-481mm (20.9x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Maximal aperture - f/3.2-6.5
Macro focusing distance - 10cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 4.8" 2.7"
Resolution of screen 0 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen tech 308 ppi, HD Super Clear Touch Display TFT LCD display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed - 2 seconds
Maximum shutter speed - 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed - 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance no built-in flash 2.80 m
Flash options no built-in flash Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync, Advanced Flash
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB none USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS BuiltIn None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 305g (0.67 pounds) 114g (0.25 pounds)
Physical dimensions 129 x 71 x 19mm (5.1" x 2.8" x 0.7") 97 x 55 x 20mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8")
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 life - 240 photos
Style of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID - NP-BN
Self timer - Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse recording
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 1 1
Launch pricing $550 $90