Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G vs Sony WX150
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Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G vs Sony WX150 Key Specs
(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
- Launched August 2012
(Full Review)
- 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 12800
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-250mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
- 133g - 95 x 56 x 22mm
- Introduced February 2012
Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G vs Sony WX150 Overview
Lets take a deeper look at the Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G and Sony WX150, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Samsung and Sony. The image resolution of the Galaxy Camera 4G (16MP) and the WX150 (18MP) is pretty close and both cameras boast the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").
Sora from OpenAI releases its first ever music videoThe Galaxy Camera 4G was released 7 months after the WX150 so they are of a similar age. Both of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).
Before getting right into a thorough comparison, here is a simple summation of how the Galaxy Camera 4G matches up vs the WX150 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G vs Sony WX150 Gallery
Here is a preview of the gallery images for Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX150. The complete galleries are viewable at Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Gallery & Sony WX150 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G over the Sony WX150
Galaxy Camera 4G | WX150 | |||
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Introduced | August 2012 | February 2012 | More modern by 7 months | |
Screen dimensions | 4.8" | 3" | Bigger screen (+1.8") | |
Touch friendly screen | Quickly navigate |
Reasons to pick Sony WX150 over the Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G
WX150 | Galaxy Camera 4G | |||
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Screen resolution | 461k | 0k | Clearer screen (+461k dot) |
Common features in the Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G and Sony WX150
Galaxy Camera 4G | WX150 | |||
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Manually focus | No manual focus | |||
Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Selfie screen | Neither provides selfie screen |
Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G vs Sony WX150 Physical Comparison
When you are intending to carry around your camera frequently, you have to consider its weight and dimensions. The Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G provides external dimensions of 129mm x 71mm x 19mm (5.1" x 2.8" x 0.7") with a weight of 305 grams (0.67 lbs) whilst the Sony WX150 has dimensions of 95mm x 56mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") having a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs).
Check the Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G and Sony WX150 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are employing at that moment. Following is a front view proportions comparison of the Galaxy Camera 4G and the WX150.
Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Galaxy Camera 4G and WX150 is 90 and 95 respectively.
Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G vs Sony WX150 Sensor Comparison
Quite often, it's tough to visualise the contrast in sensor sizes purely by researching a spec sheet. The picture here might give you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the Galaxy Camera 4G and WX150.
As you can see, both the cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same resolution. You can expect the Sony WX150 to result in greater detail as a result of its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also let you crop shots a bit more aggressively. The younger Galaxy Camera 4G is going to have an edge when it comes to sensor technology.
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Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G vs Sony WX150 Specifications
Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX150 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Samsung | Sony |
Model type | Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX150 |
Category | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Compact |
Launched | 2012-08-29 | 2012-02-28 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | 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 surface area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16 megapixels | 18 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | - | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Peak resolution | - | 4896 x 3672 |
Highest native ISO | 3200 | 12800 |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW format | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch focus | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detection focus | ||
Contract detection focus | ||
Phase detection focus | ||
Total focus points | - | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 23-481mm (20.9x) | 25-250mm (10.0x) |
Highest aperture | - | f/3.3-5.9 |
Macro focusing range | - | 5cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | 4.8 inch | 3 inch |
Screen resolution | 0 thousand dot | 461 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Screen tech | 308 ppi, HD Super Clear Touch Display | ClearPhoto TFT LCD display |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | - | 30 secs |
Fastest shutter speed | - | 1/1600 secs |
Continuous shutter speed | - | 10.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | no built-in flash | 3.70 m |
Flash options | no built-in flash | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
White balance 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) |
Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
Video file format | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
Microphone input | ||
Headphone input | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | Eye-Fi Connected |
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 | 305g (0.67 lb) | 133g (0.29 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 129 x 71 x 19mm (5.1" x 2.8" x 0.7") | 95 x 56 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" 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 life | - | 240 shots |
Type of battery | - | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | - | NP-BN |
Self timer | - | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | micro SD/micro SDHC/micro SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo |
Storage slots | One | One |
Price at release | $550 | $300 |