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Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G vs Sony W730

Portability
90
Imaging
40
Features
44
Overall
41
Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W730 front
Portability
96
Imaging
40
Features
33
Overall
37

Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G vs Sony W730 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
  • Launched August 2012
Sony W730
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-224mm (F3.3-6.3) lens
  • 122g - 93 x 52 x 22mm
  • Revealed January 2013
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Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G vs Sony W730 Overview

On this page, we are reviewing the Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G vs Sony W730, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Samsung and Sony. The resolution of the Galaxy Camera 4G (16MP) and the W730 (16MP) is fairly comparable and both cameras offer the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The Galaxy Camera 4G was unveiled 4 months before the W730 so they are both of a similar generation. Both of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before delving straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a simple overview of how the Galaxy Camera 4G matches up vs the W730 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G over the Sony W730

 Galaxy Camera 4G W730 
Display dimensions4.8"2.7"Larger display (+2.1")

Reasons to pick Sony W730 over the Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G

 W730 Galaxy Camera 4G 
Display resolution230k0kSharper display (+230k dot)

Common features in the Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G and Sony W730

 Galaxy Camera 4G W730 
RevealedAugust 2012January 2013Same generation
Focus manually No manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G vs Sony W730 Physical Comparison

For those who are aiming to lug around your camera, you are going to need to factor its weight and proportions. The Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G comes with external dimensions of 129mm x 71mm x 19mm (5.1" x 2.8" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 305 grams (0.67 lbs) whilst the Sony W730 has measurements of 93mm x 52mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.0" x 0.9") along with a weight of 122 grams (0.27 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you have at the time. Below is a front view dimensions comparison of the Galaxy Camera 4G against the W730.

Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G vs Sony W730 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the Galaxy Camera 4G and W730 is 90 and 96 respectively.

Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G vs Sony W730 top view buttons comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G vs Sony W730 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is very difficult to picture the contrast in sensor measurements just by seeing a spec sheet. The photograph here should give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the Galaxy Camera 4G and W730.

Clearly, the 2 cameras have the same sensor dimensions and the same exact megapixels so you should expect comparable quality of images although you might want to take the production date of the cameras into account.

Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G vs Sony W730 sensor size comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G vs Sony W730 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G vs Sony W730 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Portrait photography information
Sony W730 Portrait photography information
30
MP count good (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not possible
no external flash support
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
35
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
supports face detection autofocus
no manual focus
manual mode not available
cannot use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G as a Street photography camera
Sony W730 as a Street photography camera
61
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors (305g)
screen is fixed
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
67
has image stabilization (Optical)
includes touch focus
lighter than competition in class (122g)
no moving screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G
Sports photography with Sony W730
45
great zoom range (23-481mm 20.9 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
lack of shutter priority mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
41
has image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
supports tracking autofocus
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G
Travel photography with Sony W730
72
lighter than competitors (305g)
MP count good (16MP)
relatively wide (23mm)
very long reach (481mm)
fast max aperture (f)
no Time Lapse function
display is not selfie friendly
71
lighter than competition in class (122 grams)
includes touch focus
good megapixels (16MP)
has built in flash
relatively wide (25mm)
lack of Time Lapse recording
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G
Landscape photography with Sony W730
47
relatively wide (23mm)
fast max aperture (f)
big screen (4.8 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
manual exposure not possible
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
no Time Lapse function
39
relatively wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
manual mode not available
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
lack of Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Vlogging highlights
Sony W730 Vlogging highlights
37
relatively wide (23mm)
fast max aperture (f)
has touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competitors (305g)
display is not selfie friendly
no mic socket
34
relatively wide (25mm)
built-in touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection autofocus
lighter than competition in class (122 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
display isn't selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of external mic socket
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Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G vs Sony W730 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G and Sony W730
 Samsung Galaxy Camera 4GSony Cyber-shot DSC-W730
General Information
Brand Name Samsung Sony
Model Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W730
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2012-08-29 2013-01-08
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by 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 surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 16MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution - 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 23-481mm (20.9x) 25-224mm (9.0x)
Largest aperture - f/3.3-6.3
Macro focus range - 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 4.8 inch 2.7 inch
Display resolution 0k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display technology 308 ppi, HD Super Clear Touch Display TFT LCD display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed - 2s
Fastest shutter speed - 1/1600s
Continuous shutter rate - 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range no built-in flash 2.80 m
Flash options no built-in flash Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync, Advanced Flash
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB none USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS BuiltIn None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 305 gr (0.67 lbs) 122 gr (0.27 lbs)
Physical dimensions 129 x 71 x 19mm (5.1" x 2.8" x 0.7") 93 x 52 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.0" 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
Battery life - 240 shots
Form of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model - NP-BN
Self timer - Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse feature
Storage type micro SD/micro SDHC/micro SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Card slots Single Single
Pricing at release $550 $138