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Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G vs Sony WX30

Portability
90
Imaging
40
Features
44
Overall
41
Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX30 front
Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
41
Overall
39

Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G vs Sony WX30 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
  • Launched August 2012
Sony WX30
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-125mm (F2.6-6.3) lens
  • 117g - 92 x 52 x 19mm
  • Introduced July 2011
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Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G vs Sony WX30 Overview

Below is a in-depth assessment of the Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G and Sony WX30, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Samsung and Sony. The resolution of the Galaxy Camera 4G (16MP) and the WX30 (16MP) is fairly well matched and they possess the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The Galaxy Camera 4G was brought out 14 months later than the WX30 making the cameras a generation apart from one another. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before going through a in-depth comparison, below is a simple summary of how the Galaxy Camera 4G grades against the WX30 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G over the Sony WX30

 Galaxy Camera 4G WX30 
IntroducedAugust 2012July 2011More recent by 14 months
Display sizing4.8"3"Larger display (+1.8")

Reasons to pick Sony WX30 over the Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G

 WX30 Galaxy Camera 4G 
Display resolution922k0kCrisper display (+922k dot)

Common features in the Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G and Sony WX30

 Galaxy Camera 4G WX30 
Manual focus Lack of manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch display Easily navigate

Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G vs Sony WX30 Physical Comparison

If you are looking to lug around your camera often, you need to factor its weight and size. The Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G features 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 WX30 has specifications of 92mm x 52mm x 19mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7") with a weight of 117 grams (0.26 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are employing at the time. Here is the front view measurements comparison of the Galaxy Camera 4G compared to the WX30.

Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G vs Sony WX30 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Galaxy Camera 4G and WX30 is 90 and 96 respectively.

Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G vs Sony WX30 top view buttons comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G vs Sony WX30 Sensor Comparison

Normally, its hard to see the difference between sensor measurements merely by checking technical specs. The visual here might provide you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the Galaxy Camera 4G and WX30.

As you have seen, both cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing and the same megapixels therefore you can expect similar quality of photographs however you should really take the age of the products into consideration. The younger Galaxy Camera 4G is going to have an edge in sensor innovation.

Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G vs Sony WX30 sensor size comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G vs Sony WX30 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G vs Sony WX30 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Portrait photography info
Sony WX30 Portrait photography info
30
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not available
external flash not possible
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
30
decent MP (16MP)
manual focus not available
lack of manual mode
no external flash support
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G as a Street photography camera
Sony WX30 as a Street photography camera
61
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors in class (305g)
screen does not articulate
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
63
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (117g)
screen is fixed
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G as a Sports photography camera
Sony WX30 as a Sports photography camera
45
long zoom range (23-481mm 20.9 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
no shutter priority mode
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
39
image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16MP)
no shutter priority
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Travel photography information
Sony WX30 Travel photography information
72
lighter than competitors in class (305 grams)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
reasonably wide (23mm)
long zoom (481mm)
fast maximum aperture (f)
does not have Timelapse mode
does not posses selfie friendly screen
69
lighter than competition (117g)
decent MP (16MP)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (25mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f2.6)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G as a Landscape photography camera
Sony WX30 as a Landscape photography camera
47
reasonably wide (23mm)
fast maximum aperture (f)
bigger than average screen (4.8 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
manual exposure not available
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
does not have Timelapse mode
43
reasonably wide (25mm)
decent sized screen (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16MP)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.6)
lack of manual mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Vlogging highlights
Sony WX30 Vlogging highlights
37
reasonably wide (23mm)
fast maximum aperture (f)
has touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competitors in class (305 grams)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
does not have external microphone socket
35
reasonably wide (25mm)
screen is touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competition (117g)
slow max aperture (f2.6)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
doesn't have external mic jack
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Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G vs Sony WX30 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G and Sony WX30
 Samsung Galaxy Camera 4GSony Cyber-shot DSC-WX30
General Information
Manufacturer Samsung Sony
Model Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX30
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2012-08-29 2011-07-25
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip 1.4GHz Quad-Core BIONZ
Sensor type BSI-CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution - 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 23-481mm (20.9x) 25-125mm (5.0x)
Maximal aperture - f/2.6-6.3
Macro focus range - 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 4.8" 3"
Resolution of screen 0k dot 922k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen technology 308 ppi, HD Super Clear Touch Display XtraFine TFT LCD display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed - 30s
Maximum shutter speed - 1/1600s
Continuous shooting speed - 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range no built-in flash 3.70 m
Flash modes no built-in flash Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 1920 x 1080 (60fps), 1440 x 1080 (30fps), 1280 x 720 (30fps), 640 x 480 (30fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 305 gr (0.67 lb) 117 gr (0.26 lb)
Dimensions 129 x 71 x 19mm (5.1" x 2.8" x 0.7") 92 x 52 x 19mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 - 250 photographs
Battery format - Battery Pack
Battery model - NP-BN1
Self timer - Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse recording
Storage media micro SD/micro SDHC/micro SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots Single Single
Pricing at launch $550 $259