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Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G vs Sony WX5

Portability
90
Imaging
39
Features
44
Overall
41
Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX5 front
Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
29
Overall
32

Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G vs Sony WX5 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
  • Introduced August 2012
Sony WX5
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.8" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 125 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-120mm (F2.4-5.9) lens
  • 146g - 92 x 52 x 22mm
  • Launched July 2010
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Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G vs Sony WX5 Overview

Here, we will be matching up the Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G and Sony WX5, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Samsung and Sony. There is a big difference among the image resolutions of the Galaxy Camera 4G (16MP) and WX5 (12MP) but both cameras provide the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The Galaxy Camera 4G was unveiled 2 years later than the WX5 and that is a fairly big gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before delving right into a in-depth comparison, here is a brief highlight of how the Galaxy Camera 4G grades vs the WX5 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G over the Sony WX5

 Galaxy Camera 4G WX5 
LaunchedAugust 2012July 2010More recent by 27 months
Screen size4.8"2.8"Bigger screen (+2")
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Sony WX5 over the Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G

 WX5 Galaxy Camera 4G 
Screen resolution461k0kClearer screen (+461k dot)

Common features in the Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G and Sony WX5

 Galaxy Camera 4G WX5 
Manual focus No manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen

Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G vs Sony WX5 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is planning to lug around your camera regularly, you have to factor its weight and measurements. The Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G offers outer dimensions of 129mm x 71mm x 19mm (5.1" x 2.8" x 0.7") and a weight of 305 grams (0.67 lbs) and the Sony WX5 has proportions of 92mm x 52mm x 22mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.9") having a weight of 146 grams (0.32 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you have during that time. Here is a front view size comparison of the Galaxy Camera 4G vs the WX5.

Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G vs Sony WX5 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the Galaxy Camera 4G and WX5 is 90 and 95 respectively.

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Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G vs Sony WX5 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it can be difficult to picture the contrast in sensor measurements only by going through specs. The graphic here will help provide you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the Galaxy Camera 4G and WX5.

All in all, both cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit different megapixels. You should count on the Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G to provide more detail having an extra 4MP. Higher resolution will let you crop photographs a good deal more aggressively. The more recent Galaxy Camera 4G should have an advantage with regard to sensor innovation.

Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G vs Sony WX5 sensor size comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G vs Sony WX5 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G vs Sony WX5 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G
Portrait photography with Sony WX5
30
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
no manual control
can't use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
21
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not available
cannot use external flash
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Street photography features
Sony WX5 Street photography features
61
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (305g)
no moving screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
57
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G
Sports photography with Sony WX5
44
excellent zoom range (23-481mm 20.9 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
no shutter priority
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
34
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports tracking focus
no shutter priority mode
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Travel photography features
Sony WX5 Travel photography features
72
lighter than competition (305g)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
rather wide (23mm)
very long zoom (481mm)
fast max aperture (f)
no Time Lapse function
screen isn't selfie friendly
58
built-in flash
relatively wide (24mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
MP count low (12 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f2.4)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G
Landscape photography with Sony WX5
47
rather wide (23mm)
fast max aperture (f)
lovely big screen (4.8")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
no manual control
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
no Time Lapse function
37
relatively wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (2.8 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.4)
manual mode not available
MP count low (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G
Vlogging with Sony WX5
36
rather wide (23mm)
fast max aperture (f)
touchscreen functionality
built in image stabilization (Optical)
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competition (305 grams)
screen isn't selfie friendly
no mic socket
32
relatively wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
slow maximum aperture (f2.4)
display is not selfie friendly
doesn't have mic socket
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Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G vs Sony WX5 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G and Sony WX5
 Samsung Galaxy Camera 4GSony Cyber-shot DSC-WX5
General Information
Brand Samsung Sony
Model type Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX5
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2012-08-29 2010-07-08
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 dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution - 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 125
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points - 9
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 23-481mm (20.9x) 24-120mm (5.0x)
Largest aperture - f/2.4-5.9
Macro focusing range - 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 4.8 inches 2.8 inches
Display resolution 0k dots 461k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display technology 308 ppi, HD Super Clear Touch Display -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed - 2s
Highest shutter speed - 1/1600s
Continuous shooting rate - 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance no built-in flash 5.10 m
Flash modes no built-in flash Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow sync
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 1920 x 1080 (50 fps), 1440 x 1080 (50, 25fps), 1280 x 720 (25 fps), 640 x 480 (25 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 AVCHD
Mic 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 lbs) 146g (0.32 lbs)
Physical dimensions 129 x 71 x 19mm (5.1" x 2.8" x 0.7") 92 x 52 x 22mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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-BN1
Self timer - Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage micro SD/micro SDHC/micro SDXC SD/ SDHC/ SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Pricing at launch $550 $250