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Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G vs Sony W810

Portability
90
Imaging
40
Features
44
Overall
41
Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W810 front
Portability
96
Imaging
45
Features
26
Overall
37

Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G vs Sony W810 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
  • Revealed August 2012
Sony W810
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 27-162mm (F3.5-6.5) lens
  • 111g - 97 x 56 x 21mm
  • Launched January 2014
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Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G vs Sony W810 Overview

Below, we will be comparing the Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G vs Sony W810, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Ultracompact by competitors Samsung and Sony. The sensor resolution of the Galaxy Camera 4G (16MP) and the W810 (20MP) is relatively well matched and they come with the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The Galaxy Camera 4G was launched 16 months before the W810 which makes the cameras a generation away from each other. Each of these cameras come with different body type with the Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G being a Compact camera and the Sony W810 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before delving straight into a complete comparison, below is a brief introduction of how the Galaxy Camera 4G scores vs the W810 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G over the Sony W810

 Galaxy Camera 4G W810 
Screen dimension4.8"2.7"Bigger screen (+2.1")
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Sony W810 over the Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G

 W810 Galaxy Camera 4G 
LaunchedJanuary 2014August 2012Newer by 16 months
Screen resolution230k0kSharper screen (+230k dot)

Common features in the Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G and Sony W810

 Galaxy Camera 4G W810 
Focus manually Lack of manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen

Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G vs Sony W810 Physical Comparison

In case you're aiming to travel with your camera, you'll need to think about its weight and measurements. The Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G comes with physical dimensions of 129mm x 71mm x 19mm (5.1" x 2.8" x 0.7") with a weight of 305 grams (0.67 lbs) and the Sony W810 has proportions of 97mm x 56mm x 21mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") along with a weight of 111 grams (0.24 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are using at that moment. Here is the front view physical size comparison of the Galaxy Camera 4G versus the W810.

Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G vs Sony W810 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the Galaxy Camera 4G and W810 is 90 and 96 respectively.

Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G vs Sony W810 top view buttons comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G vs Sony W810 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, its tough to visualise the gap between sensor dimensions simply by checking a spec sheet. The pic underneath might offer you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the Galaxy Camera 4G and W810.

Clearly, both of these cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same resolution. You can count on the Sony W810 to give you greater detail utilizing its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop pictures much more aggressively. The more aged Galaxy Camera 4G is going to be disadvantaged in sensor technology.

Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G vs Sony W810 sensor size comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G vs Sony W810 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G vs Sony W810 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Portrait photography details
Sony W810 Portrait photography details
30
megapixel count good (16MP)
no manual focus
manual mode not possible
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
38
megapixel count decent (20 megapixels)
comes with face detect autofocus
no manual focus
no manual control
external flash not possible
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G as a Street photography camera
Sony W810 as a Street photography camera
61
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (305g)
screen is fixed
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
59
has image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G as a Sports photography camera
Sony W810 as a Sports photography camera
45
amazing zoom range (23-481mm 20.9 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
lack of shutter priority mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
43
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (20MP)
comes with tracking focus
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Travel photography info
Sony W810 Travel photography info
72
lighter than competition in class (305 grams)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
quite wide (23mm)
very long zoom (481mm)
great maximum aperture (f)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
does not have a selfie friendly display
67
megapixel count decent (20MP)
flash built-in
rather wide (27mm)
no Time Lapse function
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G
Landscape photography with Sony W810
47
quite wide (23mm)
great maximum aperture (f)
lovely big screen (4.8 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16MP)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
manual mode not possible
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
41
rather wide (27mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (20MP)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
no manual control
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
no Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Vlogging details
Sony W810 Vlogging details
37
quite wide (23mm)
great maximum aperture (f)
built-in touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competition in class (305g)
does not have a selfie friendly display
doesn't have mic support
32
rather wide (27mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect autofocus
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
no mic port
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Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G vs Sony W810 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G and Sony W810
 Samsung Galaxy Camera 4GSony Cyber-shot DSC-W810
General Information
Brand Name Samsung Sony
Model Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W810
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Ultracompact
Revealed 2012-08-29 2014-01-07
Body design Compact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip 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 area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 20MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution - 5152 x 3864
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 23-481mm (20.9x) 27-162mm (6.0x)
Maximal aperture - f/3.5-6.5
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 4.8 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of screen 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
Min shutter speed - 2s
Max shutter speed - 1/1500s
Continuous shutter speed - 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range no built-in flash 3.20 m (with ISO auto)
Flash options no built-in flash Auto / Flash On / Slow Synchro / Flash Off / Advanced Flash
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 H.264
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
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 pounds) 111 gr (0.24 pounds)
Dimensions 129 x 71 x 19mm (5.1" x 2.8" x 0.7") 97 x 56 x 21mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8")
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 - 200 photos
Battery form - Battery Pack
Battery model - NP-BN
Self timer - Yes (2 or 10 secs)
Time lapse recording
Storage media micro SD/micro SDHC/micro SDXC Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo, microSD/microSDHC
Storage slots 1 1
Launch cost $550 $100