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Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G vs Sony W830

Portability
90
Imaging
39
Features
44
Overall
41
Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W830 front
Portability
96
Imaging
45
Features
26
Overall
37

Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G vs Sony W830 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 W830
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-200mm (F3.3-6.3) lens
  • 122g - 93 x 52 x 23mm
  • Announced January 2014
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Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G vs Sony W830 Overview

In this write-up, we will be comparing the Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G vs Sony W830, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Ultracompact by competitors Samsung and Sony. The resolution of the Galaxy Camera 4G (16MP) and the W830 (20MP) is relatively similar and they feature the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The Galaxy Camera 4G was unveiled 16 months before the W830 which makes the cameras a generation away from each other. Both cameras offer different body type with the Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G being a Compact camera and the Sony W830 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before delving through a more detailed comparison, below is a brief highlight of how the Galaxy Camera 4G grades versus the W830 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G over the Sony W830

 Galaxy Camera 4G W830 
Screen sizing4.8"2.7"Bigger screen (+2.1")
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Sony W830 over the Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G

 W830 Galaxy Camera 4G 
AnnouncedJanuary 2014August 2012Newer by 16 months
Screen resolution230k0kSharper screen (+230k dot)

Common features in the Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G and Sony W830

 Galaxy Camera 4G W830 
Focus manually No manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen

Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G vs Sony W830 Physical Comparison

In case you're going to travel with your camera regularly, you are going to need to take into account its weight and size. The Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G has outside measurements of 129mm x 71mm x 19mm (5.1" x 2.8" x 0.7") and a weight of 305 grams (0.67 lbs) whilst the Sony W830 has specifications of 93mm x 52mm x 23mm (3.7" x 2.0" x 0.9") along with a weight of 122 grams (0.27 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are utilising during that time. Underneath is the front view proportions comparison of the Galaxy Camera 4G vs the W830.

Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G vs Sony W830 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the Galaxy Camera 4G and W830 is 90 and 96 respectively.

Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G vs Sony W830 top view buttons comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G vs Sony W830 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it's tough to envision the gap between sensor dimensions simply by reading technical specs. The image below might offer you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the Galaxy Camera 4G and W830.

As you can tell, both of the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same megapixels. You can count on the Sony W830 to deliver more detail having an extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop photographs a little more aggressively. The more aged Galaxy Camera 4G is going to be behind with regard to sensor tech.

Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G vs Sony W830 sensor size comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G vs Sony W830 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G vs Sony W830 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G as a Portrait photography camera
Sony W830 as a Portrait photography camera
30
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
no manual exposure
external flash not possible
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
38
good resolution (20MP)
includes face detection focusing
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
external flash not possible
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G as a Street photography camera
Sony W830 as a Street photography camera
61
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others in class (305g)
no moving screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
59
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Sports photography highlights
Sony W830 Sports photography highlights
44
incredible zoom range (23-481mm 20.9 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
no shutter priority
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
43
has image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (20 megapixels)
includes tracking autofocus
slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G
Travel photography with Sony W830
72
lighter than others in class (305g)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
really wide (23mm)
very long reach (481mm)
very good maximum aperture (f)
doesn't have Timelapse function
screen is not selfie friendly
67
good resolution (20 megapixels)
built-in flash
decently wide (25mm)
does not have Timelapse mode
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Landscape photography info
Sony W830 Landscape photography info
47
really wide (23mm)
very good maximum aperture (f)
screen larger than average (4.8 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
no manual exposure
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
doesn't have Timelapse function
41
decently wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (20 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
tiny screen (2.7")
no manual control
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
does not have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G
Vlogging with Sony W830
36
really wide (23mm)
very good maximum aperture (f)
has touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
high video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than others in class (305 grams)
screen is not selfie friendly
doesn't have external microphone port
32
decently wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detection focusing
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have external microphone support
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Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G vs Sony W830 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G and Sony W830
 Samsung Galaxy Camera 4GSony Cyber-shot DSC-W830
General Information
Brand Samsung Sony
Model type Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W830
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Ultracompact
Launched 2012-08-29 2014-01-07
Physical type Compact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Chip 1.4GHz Quad-Core Bionz
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 surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 20 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution - 5152 x 3864
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 23-481mm (20.9x) 25-200mm (8.0x)
Maximum aperture - f/3.3-6.3
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 4.8 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of display 0k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display tech 308 ppi, HD Super Clear Touch Display Clear Photo LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed - 2 secs
Highest shutter speed - 1/1600 secs
Continuous shooting rate - 1.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance no built-in flash 2.80 m (with ISO auto)
Flash modes no built-in flash Auto / Flash On / Slow Synchro / Flash Off / 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)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 H.264
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB none USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS BuiltIn None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 305g (0.67 lbs) 122g (0.27 lbs)
Dimensions 129 x 71 x 19mm (5.1" x 2.8" x 0.7") 93 x 52 x 23mm (3.7" x 2.0" x 0.9")
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-BN
Self timer - Yes (2 or 10 secs)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage micro SD/micro SDHC/micro SDXC Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo, microSD/microSDHC
Card slots 1 1
Retail pricing $550 $128