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Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G vs Sony WX500

Portability
90
Imaging
39
Features
44
Overall
41
Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX500 front
Portability
91
Imaging
43
Features
56
Overall
48

Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G vs Sony WX500 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
  • Announced August 2012
Sony WX500
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 80 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-720mm (F3.5-6.4) lens
  • 236g - 102 x 58 x 36mm
  • Revealed April 2015
  • Older Model is Sony WX350
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Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G vs Sony WX500 Overview

Here is a complete analysis of the Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G vs Sony WX500, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by companies Samsung and Sony. The sensor resolution of the Galaxy Camera 4G (16MP) and the WX500 (18MP) is pretty similar and both cameras provide the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The Galaxy Camera 4G was launched 3 years before the WX500 and that is quite a sizable difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before diving right into a in-depth comparison, here is a concise overview of how the Galaxy Camera 4G grades versus the WX500 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G over the Sony WX500

 Galaxy Camera 4G WX500 
Screen dimensions4.8"3"Bigger screen (+1.8")
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Sony WX500 over the Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G

 WX500 Galaxy Camera 4G 
RevealedApril 2015August 2012Fresher by 31 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen resolution921k0kSharper screen (+921k dot)

Common features in the Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G and Sony WX500

 Galaxy Camera 4G WX500 
Manually focus No manual focusing
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen

Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G vs Sony WX500 Physical Comparison

If you are aiming to carry your camera often, you should think about its weight and dimensions. The Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G enjoys outer measurements of 129mm x 71mm x 19mm (5.1" x 2.8" x 0.7") having a weight of 305 grams (0.67 lbs) whilst the Sony WX500 has dimensions of 102mm x 58mm x 36mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.4") along with a weight of 236 grams (0.52 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are employing during that time. Below is a front view scale comparison of the Galaxy Camera 4G against the WX500.

Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G vs Sony WX500 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Galaxy Camera 4G and WX500 is 90 and 91 respectively.

Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G vs Sony WX500 top view buttons comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G vs Sony WX500 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it is very tough to imagine the gap between sensor sizing only by going over a spec sheet. The photograph underneath may give you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the Galaxy Camera 4G and WX500.

Clearly, both of those cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit different MP. You can expect the Sony WX500 to offer more detail utilizing its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop shots a bit more aggressively. The older Galaxy Camera 4G is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.

Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G vs Sony WX500 sensor size comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G vs Sony WX500 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G vs Sony WX500 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G as a Portrait photography camera
Sony WX500 as a Portrait photography camera
30
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
manual mode not possible
external flash not possible
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
39
MP count decent (18MP)
supports face detection focus
manual focus not available
no external flash support
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Street photography highlights
Sony WX500 Street photography highlights
61
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (305 grams)
no moving screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
69
screen tilts up and down
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (236g)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Sports photography factors
Sony WX500 Sports photography factors
44
incredible zoom range (23-481mm 20.9 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
57
incredible zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (18 megapixels)
supports tracking autofocus
great battery power (360 shots)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Travel photography details
Sony WX500 Travel photography details
72
lighter than competition in class (305 grams)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
pretty wide (23mm)
very long reach (481mm)
very good max aperture (f)
lack of Timelapse function
screen is not selfie friendly
71
great battery power (360 CIPA)
lighter than competition in class (236g)
MP count decent (18 megapixels)
has built in flash
really wide (24mm)
very long reach (720mm)
no Time Lapse function
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G as a Landscape photography camera
Sony WX500 as a Landscape photography camera
47
pretty wide (23mm)
very good max aperture (f)
bigger than average screen (4.8")
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
manual mode not possible
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
lack of Timelapse function
49
really wide (24mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (18 megapixels)
great battery power (360 shots)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
no Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Vlogging info
Sony WX500 Vlogging info
36
pretty wide (23mm)
very good max aperture (f)
touchscreen enabled
has image stabilization (Optical)
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competition in class (305g)
screen is not selfie friendly
lack of external microphone port
35
really wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competition in class (236g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
no external mic jack
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Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G vs Sony WX500 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G and Sony WX500
 Samsung Galaxy Camera 4GSony Cyber-shot DSC-WX500
General Information
Manufacturer Samsung Sony
Model type Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX500
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2012-08-29 2015-04-14
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip 1.4GHz Quad-Core Bionz X
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 16MP 18MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio - 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution - 4896 x 3672
Maximum native ISO 3200 12800
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 23-481mm (20.9x) 24-720mm (30.0x)
Highest aperture - f/3.5-6.4
Macro focusing range - 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Tilting
Screen sizing 4.8 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 0 thousand dot 921 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen technology 308 ppi, HD Super Clear Touch Display -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed - 30 secs
Highest shutter speed - 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting speed - 10.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance no built-in flash 5.40 m (with Auto ISO)
Flash settings no built-in flash Auto, flash on, slow sync, flash off, rear sync
External flash
AE bracketing
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 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 30p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (30p)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 AVCHD, XAVC S
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB none USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS BuiltIn None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 305g (0.67 lbs) 236g (0.52 lbs)
Physical dimensions 129 x 71 x 19mm (5.1" x 2.8" x 0.7") 102 x 58 x 36mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.4")
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 life - 360 photographs
Battery format - Battery Pack
Battery ID - NP-BX1
Self timer - Yes
Time lapse shooting
Storage media micro SD/micro SDHC/micro SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo
Storage slots One One
Launch price $550 $348