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Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G vs Sony WX350

Portability
90
Imaging
39
Features
44
Overall
41
Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX350 front
Portability
94
Imaging
43
Features
43
Overall
43

Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G vs Sony WX350 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
  • Released August 2012
Sony WX350
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-500mm (F3.5-6.5) lens
  • 164g - 96 x 55 x 26mm
  • Released February 2014
  • Superseded the Sony WX300
  • Replacement is Sony WX500
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Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G vs Sony WX350 Overview

Lets look more closely at the Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G and Sony WX350, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by rivals Samsung and Sony. The image resolution of the Galaxy Camera 4G (16MP) and the WX350 (18MP) is relatively well matched and both cameras boast the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The Galaxy Camera 4G was brought out 17 months prior to the WX350 which makes them a generation away from each other. Each of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before going right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a short view of how the Galaxy Camera 4G grades against the WX350 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G over the Sony WX350

 Galaxy Camera 4G WX350 
Screen dimensions4.8"3"Bigger screen (+1.8")
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Sony WX350 over the Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G

 WX350 Galaxy Camera 4G 
ReleasedFebruary 2014August 2012More modern by 17 months
Screen resolution460k0kSharper screen (+460k dot)

Common features in the Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G and Sony WX350

 Galaxy Camera 4G WX350 
Manually focus No manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen

Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G vs Sony WX350 Physical Comparison

In case you're aiming to carry around your camera, you will have to consider its weight and measurements. The Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G features external measurements of 129mm x 71mm x 19mm (5.1" x 2.8" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 305 grams (0.67 lbs) whilst the Sony WX350 has proportions of 96mm x 55mm x 26mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0") and a weight of 164 grams (0.36 lbs).

Take a look at the Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G and Sony WX350 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are working with at that time. The following is a front view size comparison of the Galaxy Camera 4G and the WX350.

Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G vs Sony WX350 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the Galaxy Camera 4G and WX350 is 90 and 94 respectively.

Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G vs Sony WX350 top view buttons comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G vs Sony WX350 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, its difficult to see the gap between sensor sizes simply by looking at specs. The image below should offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the Galaxy Camera 4G and WX350.

As you can plainly see, each of these cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same resolution. You can count on the Sony WX350 to give you more detail having its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also let you crop pictures a bit more aggressively. The more aged Galaxy Camera 4G is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.

Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G vs Sony WX350 sensor size comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G vs Sony WX350 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G vs Sony WX350 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Portrait photography advice
Sony WX350 Portrait photography advice
30
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
manual exposure not available
cannot use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
37
good megapixels (18MP)
offers face detection focus
no manual focus
no manual exposure
cannot use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G
Street photography with Sony WX350
61
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (305g)
fixed screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
63
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others in class (164g)
no articulating screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G
Sports photography with Sony WX350
44
long zoom range (23-481mm 20.9 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
lack of shutter priority mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
52
great zoom range (25-500mm 20.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (18MP)
offers tracking autofocus
great battery (470 CIPA)
lack of shutter priority mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G as a Travel photography camera
Sony WX350 as a Travel photography camera
72
lighter than competition (305 grams)
decent megapixels (16MP)
really wide (23mm)
great reach (481mm)
fast maximum aperture (f)
lack of Time Lapse function
screen is not selfie friendly
72
great battery (470 shots)
lighter than others in class (164 grams)
good megapixels (18 megapixels)
built-in flash
fairly wide (25mm)
very long zoom (500mm)
no Timelapse mode
display isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Landscape photography factors
Sony WX350 Landscape photography factors
47
really wide (23mm)
fast maximum aperture (f)
screen larger than average (4.8")
image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
manual exposure not available
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
lack of Time Lapse function
47
fairly wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (18 megapixels)
great battery (470 shots)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
no manual exposure
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
no Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G as a Vlogging camera
Sony WX350 as a Vlogging camera
36
really wide (23mm)
fast maximum aperture (f)
built-in touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competition (305g)
screen is not selfie friendly
lack of external mic socket
35
fairly wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detection focus
great video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than others in class (164g)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
display isn't selfie friendly
no external microphone support
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Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G vs Sony WX350 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G and Sony WX350
 Samsung Galaxy Camera 4GSony Cyber-shot DSC-WX350
General Information
Make Samsung Sony
Model Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX350
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2012-08-29 2014-02-13
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip 1.4GHz Quad-Core -
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 16MP 18MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution - 4896 x 3672
Highest native ISO 3200 12800
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 23-481mm (20.9x) 25-500mm (20.0x)
Highest aperture - f/3.5-6.5
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 4.8 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 0k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display tech 308 ppi, HD Super Clear Touch Display -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed - 4 seconds
Maximum shutter speed - 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shooting rate - 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range no built-in flash 4.30 m
Flash settings no built-in flash -
Hot shoe
AEB
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 VCHD: 28M PS(1,920x1,080/60p) / 24M FX(1,920x1,080/60i) / 17M FH(1,920x1,080/60i),MP4: 12M(1,440x1,080/30fps) / 3M VGA(640x480/30fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 AVCHD
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB none USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS BuiltIn None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 305 grams (0.67 pounds) 164 grams (0.36 pounds)
Physical dimensions 129 x 71 x 19mm (5.1" x 2.8" x 0.7") 96 x 55 x 26mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0")
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 - 470 pictures
Form of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model - NP-BX1
Self timer - Yes (Off / 10sec. / 2sec. / portrait1 / portrait2)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type micro SD/micro SDHC/micro SDXC SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Card slots Single Single
Price at launch $550 $270