Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G vs Sony WX50
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Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G vs Sony WX50 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
- Released August 2012
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 12800
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-125mm (F2.6-6.3) lens
- 117g - 92 x 52 x 19mm
- Announced January 2012
Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G vs Sony WX50 Overview
Below, we are evaluating the Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G and Sony WX50, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Samsung and Sony. The sensor resolution of the Galaxy Camera 4G (16MP) and the WX50 (16MP) is fairly similar and they feature the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").
Sora from OpenAI releases its first ever music videoThe Galaxy Camera 4G was unveiled 8 months after the WX50 so they are of a similar generation. Both cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).
Before diving through a thorough comparison, below is a concise synopsis of how the Galaxy Camera 4G scores against the WX50 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G vs Sony WX50 Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX50. The full galleries are available at Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Gallery and Sony WX50 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G over the Sony WX50
Galaxy Camera 4G | WX50 | |||
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Announced | August 2012 | January 2012 | Newer by 8 months | |
Display dimension | 4.8" | 2.7" | Larger display (+2.1") | |
Touch display | Easily navigate |
Reasons to pick Sony WX50 over the Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G
WX50 | Galaxy Camera 4G | |||
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Display resolution | 461k | 0k | Sharper display (+461k dot) |
Common features in the Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G and Sony WX50
Galaxy Camera 4G | WX50 | |||
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Manually focus | No manual focus | |||
Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Selfie screen | Lack of selfie screen |
Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G vs Sony WX50 Physical Comparison
For those who are going to travel with your camera often, you will need to factor its weight and size. The Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G offers outer dimensions of 129mm x 71mm x 19mm (5.1" x 2.8" x 0.7") having a weight of 305 grams (0.67 lbs) while the Sony WX50 has specifications of 92mm x 52mm x 19mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7") having a weight of 117 grams (0.26 lbs).
Examine the Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G and Sony WX50 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you choose during that time. Below is the front view sizing comparison of the Galaxy Camera 4G against the WX50.
Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Galaxy Camera 4G and WX50 is 90 and 96 respectively.
Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G vs Sony WX50 Sensor Comparison
More often than not, it is tough to see the contrast between sensor dimensions simply by reviewing specifications. The pic underneath will help give you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the Galaxy Camera 4G and WX50.
To sum up, both of those cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements and the same megapixels so you should expect similar quality of files although you should always take the production date of the products into consideration. The more modern Galaxy Camera 4G will have an advantage in sensor technology.
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Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G vs Sony WX50 Specifications
Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX50 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Samsung | Sony |
Model | Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX50 |
Class | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Compact |
Released | 2012-08-29 | 2012-01-30 |
Physical type | 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 | 16 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | - | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Maximum resolution | - | 4608 x 3456 |
Maximum native ISO | 3200 | 12800 |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW photos | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detection autofocus | ||
Contract detection autofocus | ||
Phase detection autofocus | ||
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 23-481mm (20.9x) | 25-125mm (5.0x) |
Max aperture | - | f/2.6-6.3 |
Macro focus range | - | 5cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Type of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen sizing | 4.8 inch | 2.7 inch |
Screen resolution | 0 thousand dots | 461 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Screen tech | 308 ppi, HD Super Clear Touch Display | Clearfoto TFT LCD display |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | - | 4 secs |
Maximum shutter speed | - | 1/1600 secs |
Continuous shooting rate | - | 10.0 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | no built-in flash | 5.30 m |
Flash options | no built-in flash | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Supported 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) |
Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
Video data format | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
Microphone support | ||
Headphone support | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | None |
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 | 305g (0.67 pounds) | 117g (0.26 pounds) |
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 | - | 240 shots |
Battery style | - | Battery Pack |
Battery model | - | NP-BN |
Self timer | - | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage type | micro SD/micro SDHC/micro SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo |
Card slots | One | One |
Pricing at launch | $550 | $250 |