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Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G vs Sony WX70

Portability
90
Imaging
39
Features
44
Overall
41
Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX70 front
Portability
97
Imaging
39
Features
46
Overall
41

Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G vs Sony WX70 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 WX70
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-125mm (F2.6-6.3) lens
  • 114g - 92 x 52 x 19mm
  • Introduced January 2012
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Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G vs Sony WX70 Overview

The following is a thorough assessment of the Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G and Sony WX70, 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 WX70 (16MP) is fairly well matched and they feature the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The Galaxy Camera 4G was launched 8 months after the WX70 which means that they are of a similar generation. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving in to a in depth comparison, below is a concise summation of how the Galaxy Camera 4G scores against the WX70 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G over the Sony WX70

 Galaxy Camera 4G WX70 
IntroducedAugust 2012January 2012Newer by 8 months
Display sizing4.8"3"Larger display (+1.8")

Reasons to pick Sony WX70 over the Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G

 WX70 Galaxy Camera 4G 
Display resolution922k0kClearer display (+922k dot)

Common features in the Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G and Sony WX70

 Galaxy Camera 4G WX70 
Manual focus Lack of manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G vs Sony WX70 Physical Comparison

When you are aiming to travel with your camera frequently, you have to factor in its weight and volume. The Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G comes with outer measurements of 129mm x 71mm x 19mm (5.1" x 2.8" x 0.7") and a weight of 305 grams (0.67 lbs) while the Sony WX70 has sizing of 92mm x 52mm x 19mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7") with a weight of 114 grams (0.25 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you have attached at that moment. Following is the front view dimension comparison of the Galaxy Camera 4G versus the WX70.

Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G vs Sony WX70 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Galaxy Camera 4G and WX70 is 90 and 97 respectively.

Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G vs Sony WX70 top view buttons comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G vs Sony WX70 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is very difficult to envision the difference between sensor dimensions only by checking specs. The pic below will help offer you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the Galaxy Camera 4G and WX70.

All in all, the two cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing and the same MP therefore you should expect similar quality of images though you really should factor the release date of the products into consideration. The more modern Galaxy Camera 4G is going to have an advantage when it comes to sensor innovation.

Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G vs Sony WX70 sensor size comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G vs Sony WX70 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G vs Sony WX70 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G as a Portrait photography camera
Sony WX70 as a Portrait photography camera
30
decent MP (16MP)
no manual focus
no manual exposure
can't use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
34
good MP (16 megapixels)
comes with face detection autofocus
lack of manual focus
lack of manual exposure
no external flash support
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G as a Street photography camera
Sony WX70 as a Street photography camera
61
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average in class (305 grams)
screen is fixed
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
68
image stabilization (Optical)
has touch to focus
lighter than competitors (114 grams)
no moving screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Sports photography details
Sony WX70 Sports photography details
44
amazing zoom range (23-481mm 20.9 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
no shutter priority
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
44
image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16MP)
comes with tracking autofocus
no shutter priority mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Travel photography features
Sony WX70 Travel photography features
72
lighter than average in class (305 grams)
decent MP (16MP)
pretty wide (23mm)
very long reach (481mm)
great maximum aperture (f)
does not have Time Lapse recording
screen is not selfie friendly
71
lighter than competitors (114 grams)
has touch to focus
good MP (16MP)
has built in flash
fairly wide (25mm)
does not have Time Lapse function
does not feature selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G as a Landscape photography camera
Sony WX70 as a Landscape photography camera
47
pretty wide (23mm)
great maximum aperture (f)
bigger than average screen (4.8")
image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16MP)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
no manual exposure
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
does not have Time Lapse recording
43
fairly wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16MP)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
lack of manual exposure
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
does not have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Vlogging info
Sony WX70 Vlogging info
36
pretty wide (23mm)
great maximum aperture (f)
built-in touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than average in class (305g)
screen is not selfie friendly
does not have external mic support
36
fairly wide (25mm)
touchscreen functionality
image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detection autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competitors (114g)
slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
does not feature selfie friendly display
does not have external mic port
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Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G vs Sony WX70 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G and Sony WX70
 Samsung Galaxy Camera 4GSony Cyber-shot DSC-WX70
General Information
Brand Samsung Sony
Model type Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX70
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2012-08-29 2012-01-30
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by 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 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution - 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 3200 12800
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 23-481mm (20.9x) 25-125mm (5.0x)
Maximal aperture - f/2.6-6.3
Macro focusing distance - 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 4.8 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 0k dot 922k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display technology 308 ppi, HD Super Clear Touch Display XtraFine TFT LCD display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed - 4 secs
Fastest shutter speed - 1/1600 secs
Continuous shutter speed - 10.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance no built-in flash 5.30 m
Flash options no built-in flash Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
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 file format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB none USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS BuiltIn None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 305 grams (0.67 lbs) 114 grams (0.25 lbs)
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 Overall 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 - 240 pictures
Battery form - Battery Pack
Battery ID - NP-BN
Self timer - Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage micro SD/micro SDHC/micro SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots 1 1
Retail pricing $550 $242