Clicky

Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G vs Sony WX9

Portability
90
Imaging
39
Features
44
Overall
41
Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX9 front
Portability
99
Imaging
39
Features
37
Overall
38

Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G vs Sony WX9 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
  • Revealed August 2012
Sony WX9
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-125mm (F2.6-6.3) lens
  • n/ag - 95 x 56 x 20mm
  • Announced January 2011
Japan-exclusive Leica Leitz Phone 3 features big sensor and new modes

Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G vs Sony WX9 Overview

Its time to examine more closely at the Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G versus Sony WX9, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Ultracompact by companies Samsung and Sony. The image resolution of the Galaxy Camera 4G (16MP) and the WX9 (16MP) is fairly similar and they use the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

Sora from OpenAI releases its first ever music video

The Galaxy Camera 4G was revealed 21 months later than the WX9 making the cameras a generation apart from one another. Each of these cameras come with different body type with the Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G being a Compact camera and the Sony WX9 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before getting through a step-by-step comparison, below is a simple synopsis of how the Galaxy Camera 4G scores vs the WX9 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Photobucket discusses licensing 13 billion images with AI firms
	
	

Reasons to pick Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G over the Sony WX9

 Galaxy Camera 4G WX9 
AnnouncedAugust 2012January 2011More recent by 21 months
Display dimension4.8"3"Larger display (+1.8")
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Sony WX9 over the Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G

 WX9 Galaxy Camera 4G 
Display resolution921k0kSharper display (+921k dot)

Common features in the Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G and Sony WX9

 Galaxy Camera 4G WX9 
Manual focus No manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen

Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G vs Sony WX9 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is planning to lug around your camera often, you will want to take into account its weight and measurements. The Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G has external measurements 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 WX9 has proportions of 95mm x 56mm x 20mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).

See the Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G versus Sony WX9 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Underneath is the front view scale comparison of the Galaxy Camera 4G and the WX9.

Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G vs Sony WX9 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Galaxy Camera 4G and WX9 is 90 and 99 respectively.

Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G vs Sony WX9 top view buttons comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G vs Sony WX9 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it can be difficult to picture the gap between sensor measurements only by reviewing specifications. The visual below will help give you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the Galaxy Camera 4G and WX9.

Plainly, each of these cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements and the same megapixels and you should expect similar quality of photos although you really should take the production date of the products into consideration. The newer Galaxy Camera 4G provides an edge with regard to sensor innovation.

Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G vs Sony WX9 sensor size comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G vs Sony WX9 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G vs Sony WX9 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Pentax 17 Pre-Orders Outperform Expectations by a Landslide

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Portrait photography information
Sony WX9 Portrait photography information
30
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
lack of manual exposure
no external flash support
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
30
decent megapixels (16MP)
manual focus not available
no manual mode
no external flash support
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
Apple Innovates by Creating Next-Level Optical Stabilization for iPhone

Street Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Street photography details
Sony WX9 Street photography details
61
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (305g)
screen does not articulate
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
59
image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD Cards

Sports Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Sports photography details
Sony WX9 Sports photography details
44
excellent zoom range (23-481mm 20.9 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
no shutter priority mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
39
image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16MP)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
Photography Glossary

Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G
Travel photography with Sony WX9
72
lighter than competition in class (305g)
MP count decent (16MP)
pretty wide (23mm)
very long reach (481mm)
very good max aperture (f)
lack of Timelapse recording
screen is not selfie friendly
67
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
reasonably wide (25mm)
no Time Lapse function
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f2.6)
Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created Images

Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G
Landscape photography with Sony WX9
47
pretty wide (23mm)
very good max aperture (f)
lovely big screen (4.8 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
lack of manual exposure
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
lack of Timelapse recording
43
reasonably wide (25mm)
decent sized screen (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16MP)
manual focus not available
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.6)
no manual mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
no Time Lapse function
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next month

Vlogging Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Vlogging details
Sony WX9 Vlogging details
36
pretty wide (23mm)
very good max aperture (f)
touchscreen functionality
has image stabilization (Optical)
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competition in class (305g)
screen is not selfie friendly
lack of microphone port
33
reasonably wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
sluggish max aperture (f2.6)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
no external mic port
President Biden pushes bill mandating TikTok sale or ban

Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G vs Sony WX9 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G and Sony WX9
 Samsung Galaxy Camera 4GSony Cyber-shot DSC-WX9
General Information
Make Samsung Sony
Model Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX9
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Ultracompact
Revealed 2012-08-29 2011-01-06
Body design Compact Ultracompact
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 surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 16MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution - 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 23-481mm (20.9x) 25-125mm (5.0x)
Maximum aperture - f/2.6-6.3
Macro focus range - 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 4.8" 3"
Screen resolution 0k dot 921k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen technology 308 ppi, HD Super Clear Touch Display XtraFine LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed - 2s
Highest shutter speed - 1/1600s
Continuous shooting speed - 10.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range no built-in flash 5.30 m
Flash modes no built-in flash Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
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)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB none USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS BuiltIn None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 305 grams (0.67 pounds) -
Dimensions 129 x 71 x 19mm (5.1" x 2.8" x 0.7") 95 x 56 x 20mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8")
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 model - NP-BN1
Self timer - Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse feature
Storage media micro SD/micro SDHC/micro SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots Single Single
Price at launch $550 $188