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Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G vs Sony WX10

Portability
90
Imaging
40
Features
44
Overall
41
Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX10 front
Portability
95
Imaging
39
Features
38
Overall
38

Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G vs Sony WX10 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
  • Revealed August 2012
Sony WX10
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.8" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-168mm (F2.4-5.9) lens
  • 161g - 95 x 54 x 23mm
  • Revealed January 2011
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Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G vs Sony WX10 Overview

Below, we are looking at the Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G vs Sony WX10, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Samsung and Sony. The image resolution of the Galaxy Camera 4G (16MP) and the WX10 (16MP) is fairly similar and they possess the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The Galaxy Camera 4G was announced 21 months later than the WX10 making the cameras a generation apart from one another. The two cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving through a more detailed comparison, below is a brief summary of how the Galaxy Camera 4G scores against the WX10 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G over the Sony WX10

 Galaxy Camera 4G WX10 
RevealedAugust 2012January 2011More recent by 21 months
Display dimension4.8"2.8"Larger display (+2")
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Sony WX10 over the Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G

 WX10 Galaxy Camera 4G 
Focus manually Very exact focus
Display resolution460k0kClearer display (+460k dot)

Common features in the Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G and Sony WX10

 Galaxy Camera 4G WX10 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen

Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G vs Sony WX10 Physical Comparison

When you are intending to lug around your camera frequently, you will want to factor in its weight and proportions. The Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G enjoys outside measurements of 129mm x 71mm x 19mm (5.1" x 2.8" x 0.7") along with a weight of 305 grams (0.67 lbs) while the Sony WX10 has measurements of 95mm x 54mm x 23mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.9") with a weight of 161 grams (0.35 lbs).

Check out the Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G vs Sony WX10 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you select at that time. Underneath is the front view physical size comparison of the Galaxy Camera 4G versus the WX10.

Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G vs Sony WX10 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Galaxy Camera 4G and WX10 is 90 and 95 respectively.

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Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G vs Sony WX10 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it can be tough to see the difference between sensor measurements purely by reviewing a spec sheet. The photograph here should provide you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the Galaxy Camera 4G and WX10.

As you can see, both the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements and the same megapixels and you can expect similar quality of pictures but you may want to consider the launch date of the products into consideration. The more modern Galaxy Camera 4G will have a benefit when it comes to sensor technology.

Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G vs Sony WX10 sensor size comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G vs Sony WX10 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G vs Sony WX10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G
Portrait photography with Sony WX10
30
megapixel count good (16MP)
no manual focus
no manual mode
cannot use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
39
manual focus
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
no external flash support
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Street photography highlights
Sony WX10 Street photography highlights
61
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others in class (305g)
no articulating screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
57
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Sports photography details
Sony WX10 Sports photography details
45
excellent zoom range (23-481mm 20.9 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16MP)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
39
built in image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
no shutter priority mode
very 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 WX10
72
lighter than others in class (305g)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
relatively wide (23mm)
long reach (481mm)
good maximum aperture (f)
missing Time Lapse function
display is not selfie friendly
65
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
quite wide (24mm)
doesn't have Timelapse function
display is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f2.4)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Landscape photography details
Sony WX10 Landscape photography details
47
relatively wide (23mm)
good maximum aperture (f)
bigger than average screen (4.8 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
no manual mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
missing Time Lapse function
50
manual focus
quite wide (24mm)
screen is a good size (2.8")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.4)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
doesn't have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Vlogging information
Sony WX10 Vlogging information
37
relatively wide (23mm)
good maximum aperture (f)
built-in touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than others in class (305g)
display is not selfie friendly
missing mic jack
32
quite wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
slow maximum aperture (f2.4)
display is not selfie friendly
doesn't have microphone socket
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Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G vs Sony WX10 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G and Sony WX10
 Samsung Galaxy Camera 4GSony Cyber-shot DSC-WX10
General Information
Brand Samsung Sony
Model type Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX10
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2012-08-29 2011-01-06
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip 1.4GHz Quad-Core BIONZ
Sensor type BSI-CMOS BSI-CMOS
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
Max resolution - 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 23-481mm (20.9x) 24-168mm (7.0x)
Maximal aperture - f/2.4-5.9
Macro focusing distance - 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 4.8 inches 2.8 inches
Resolution of display 0 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display tech 308 ppi, HD Super Clear Touch Display Clear Photo LCD Plus
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed - 30 seconds
Fastest shutter speed - 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shutter rate - 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance no built-in flash 7.10 m
Flash options no built-in flash Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
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 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB none USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS BuiltIn None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 305g (0.67 pounds) 161g (0.35 pounds)
Dimensions 129 x 71 x 19mm (5.1" x 2.8" x 0.7") 95 x 54 x 23mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.9")
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
Battery ID - NP-BG1
Self timer - Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage 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 $200