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Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G vs Sony WX50

Portability
90
Imaging
39
Features
44
Overall
41
Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX50 front
Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
36
Overall
37

Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G vs Sony WX50 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
  • Released August 2012
Sony WX50
(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
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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").

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G over the Sony WX50

 Galaxy Camera 4G WX50 
AnnouncedAugust 2012January 2012Newer by 8 months
Display dimension4.8"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 
Display resolution461k0kSharper display (+461k dot)

Common features in the Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G and Sony WX50

 Galaxy Camera 4G WX50 
Manually focus No manual focus
Display typeFixed 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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G vs Sony WX50 size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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.

Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G vs Sony WX50 sensor size comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G vs Sony WX50 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G vs Sony WX50 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G
Portrait photography with Sony WX50
30
good MP (16 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
no manual mode
no external flash support
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
34
decent MP (16MP)
offers face detect focus
manual focus not available
no manual mode
no external flash support
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G
Street photography with Sony WX50
61
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (305 grams)
no articulating screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
63
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (117 grams)
no moving screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G as a Sports photography camera
Sony WX50 as a Sports photography camera
44
great zoom range (23-481mm 20.9 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16 megapixels)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
44
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
offers tracking focus
no shutter priority mode
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Travel photography advice
Sony WX50 Travel photography advice
72
lighter than competition in class (305g)
good MP (16MP)
decently wide (23mm)
very long zoom (481mm)
very good maximum aperture (f)
no Timelapse mode
does not feature selfie friendly display
69
lighter than competition (117 grams)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
pretty wide (25mm)
no Timelapse function
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.6)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Landscape photography highlights
Sony WX50 Landscape photography highlights
47
decently wide (23mm)
very good maximum aperture (f)
big screen (4.8")
image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
no manual mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
no Timelapse mode
38
pretty wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
manual focus not available
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.6)
small screen (2.7")
no manual mode
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
no Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G
Vlogging with Sony WX50
36
decently wide (23mm)
very good maximum aperture (f)
has touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competition in class (305 grams)
does not feature selfie friendly display
no microphone port
35
pretty wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detect focus
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competition (117 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.6)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
no microphone support
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Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G vs Sony WX50 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G and Sony WX50
 Samsung Galaxy Camera 4GSony Cyber-shot DSC-WX50
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