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Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G vs Sony WX1

Portability
90
Imaging
39
Features
44
Overall
41
Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX1 front
Portability
96
Imaging
33
Features
18
Overall
27

Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G vs Sony WX1 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 WX1
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.4" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 160 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-120mm (F2.4-5.9) lens
  • 149g - 91 x 52 x 20mm
  • Released August 2009
Photography Glossary

Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G vs Sony WX1 Overview

Below is a comprehensive review of the Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G and Sony WX1, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Ultracompact by brands Samsung and Sony. There is a crucial difference among the image resolutions of the Galaxy Camera 4G (16MP) and WX1 (10MP) and the Galaxy Camera 4G (1/2.3") and WX1 (1/2.4") enjoy different sensor measurements.

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The Galaxy Camera 4G was revealed 3 years later than the WX1 and that is a fairly serious gap as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras offer different body type with the Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G being a Compact camera and the Sony WX1 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before we go in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a short introduction of how the Galaxy Camera 4G scores versus the WX1 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G over the Sony WX1

 Galaxy Camera 4G WX1 
ReleasedAugust 2012August 2009More recent by 38 months
Display sizing4.8"2.7"Larger display (+2.1")
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Sony WX1 over the Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G

 WX1 Galaxy Camera 4G 
Display resolution230k0kClearer display (+230k dot)

Common features in the Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G and Sony WX1

 Galaxy Camera 4G WX1 
Manual focus Lack of manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen

Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G vs Sony WX1 Physical Comparison

If you are looking to lug around your camera, you'll need to take into account its weight and proportions. The Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G has outside dimensions of 129mm x 71mm x 19mm (5.1" x 2.8" x 0.7") having a weight of 305 grams (0.67 lbs) and the Sony WX1 has measurements of 91mm x 52mm x 20mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.8") and a weight of 149 grams (0.33 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are using during that time. The following is the front view proportions comparison of the Galaxy Camera 4G against the WX1.

Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G vs Sony WX1 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the Galaxy Camera 4G and WX1 is 90 and 96 respectively.

Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G vs Sony WX1 top view buttons comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G vs Sony WX1 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is tough to picture the gap in sensor measurements just by checking out technical specs. The photograph below should give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the Galaxy Camera 4G and WX1.

As you can tell, the two cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The Galaxy Camera 4G having a larger sensor is going to make getting bokeh less difficult and the Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G will show greater detail because of its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution will help you crop photos a little more aggressively. The fresher Galaxy Camera 4G provides an advantage when it comes to sensor tech.

Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G vs Sony WX1 sensor size comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G vs Sony WX1 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G vs Sony WX1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G as a Portrait photography camera
Sony WX1 as a Portrait photography camera
30
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
manual focus not available
no manual exposure
no external flash support
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
19
no manual focus
no manual control
cannot use external flash
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.4")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Street photography details
Sony WX1 Street photography details
61
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors in class (305 grams)
screen does not articulate
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
55
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
sensor size is very small (1/2.4")
no RAW format
heavier than competition in class (149g)
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Sports Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Sports photography advice
Sony WX1 Sports photography advice
44
great zoom range (23-481mm 20.9 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16MP)
no shutter priority mode
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
26
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no shutter priority
sensor resolution low (10MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.4")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Travel photography features
Sony WX1 Travel photography features
72
lighter than competitors in class (305g)
good megapixels (16MP)
relatively wide (23mm)
very long zoom (481mm)
fast maximum aperture (f)
missing Time Lapse mode
display isn't selfie friendly
56
flash built-in
rather wide (24mm)
lack of Time Lapse function
heavier than competition in class (149 grams)
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.4)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G as a Landscape photography camera
Sony WX1 as a Landscape photography camera
47
relatively wide (23mm)
fast maximum aperture (f)
big screen (4.8")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
manual focus not available
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
no manual exposure
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
missing Time Lapse mode
31
rather wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no manual focus
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.4)
small screen (2.7 inch)
no manual control
sensor resolution low (10MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.4")
no RAW format
lack of Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Vlogging advice
Sony WX1 Vlogging advice
36
relatively wide (23mm)
fast maximum aperture (f)
screen is touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competitors in class (305g)
display isn't selfie friendly
missing mic socket
28
rather wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.4)
screen is not selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of external mic jack
heavier than competition in class (149g)
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Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G vs Sony WX1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G and Sony WX1
 Samsung Galaxy Camera 4GSony Cyber-shot DSC-WX1
General Information
Make Samsung Sony
Model type Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX1
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Ultracompact
Revealed 2012-08-29 2009-08-06
Body design Compact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Chip 1.4GHz Quad-Core Bionz
Sensor type BSI-CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.4"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.104 x 4.578mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 27.9mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 10MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution - 3648 x 2736
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 160
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 23-481mm (20.9x) 24-120mm (5.0x)
Highest aperture - f/2.4-5.9
Macro focusing distance - 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 4.8" 2.7"
Resolution of screen 0k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen technology 308 ppi, HD Super Clear Touch Display -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed - 2s
Max shutter speed - 1/1600s
Continuous shutter speed - 10.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance no built-in flash 5.00 m
Flash settings no built-in flash Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB 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 file format MPEG-4, H.264 -
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB none USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS BuiltIn None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 305 gr (0.67 lbs) 149 gr (0.33 lbs)
Dimensions 129 x 71 x 19mm (5.1" x 2.8" x 0.7") 91 x 52 x 20mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.8")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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
Self timer - Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage media micro SD/micro SDHC/micro SDXC Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo, Internal
Storage slots One One
Price at release $550 $149