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Samsung Galaxy Camera vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G

Portability
90
Imaging
40
Features
55
Overall
46
Samsung Galaxy Camera front
 
Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G front
Portability
90
Imaging
39
Features
44
Overall
41

Samsung Galaxy Camera vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Key Specs

Samsung Galaxy Camera
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 4.8" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 23-481mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 300g - 129 x 71 x 19mm
  • Introduced February 2013
  • Alternative Name is Wi-Fi
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
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Samsung Galaxy Camera vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Overview

In this write-up, we will be contrasting the Samsung Galaxy Camera versus Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras and both are manufactured by Samsung. The sensor resolution of the Galaxy Camera (16MP) and the Galaxy Camera 4G (16MP) is pretty well matched and they come with the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The Galaxy Camera was announced 6 months after the Galaxy Camera 4G so they are of a similar generation. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving through a in depth comparison, below is a concise highlight of how the Galaxy Camera grades against the Galaxy Camera 4G in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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

 Galaxy Camera Galaxy Camera 4G 
Focus manually Dial exact focus
Screen resolution922k0kCrisper screen (+922k dot)

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

 Galaxy Camera 4G Galaxy Camera 

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

 Galaxy Camera Galaxy Camera 4G 
RevealedFebruary 2013August 2012Similar generation
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing4.8"4.8"Equivalent screen dimensions
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Samsung Galaxy Camera vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Physical Comparison

If you're intending to travel with your camera, you will need to think about its weight and measurements. The Samsung Galaxy Camera enjoys outside dimensions of 129mm x 71mm x 19mm (5.1" x 2.8" x 0.7") having a weight of 300 grams (0.66 lbs) and the Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G has proportions of 129mm x 71mm x 19mm (5.1" x 2.8" x 0.7") with a weight of 305 grams (0.67 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you have at that time. The following is the front view overall size comparison of the Galaxy Camera and the Galaxy Camera 4G.

Samsung Galaxy Camera vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G size comparison

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

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

Samsung Galaxy Camera vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Sensor Comparison

Normally, its tough to visualize the gap between sensor dimensions purely by reading through specifications. The picture underneath will provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the Galaxy Camera and Galaxy Camera 4G.

Plainly, both the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing and the identical megapixels so you should expect similar quality of photographs but you may want to consider the production date of the products into consideration.

Samsung Galaxy Camera vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G sensor size comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Screen and ViewFinder

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

Portrait Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera Portrait photography advice
Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Portrait photography advice
40
manual focus
good MP (16MP)
no external flash support
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
30
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
manual exposure not possible
can't use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Samsung Galaxy Camera
Street photography with Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G
61
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (300g)
screen is fixed
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
61
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (305 grams)
screen does not articulate
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera Sports photography information
Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Sports photography information
50
incredible zoom range (23-481mm 20.9 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
44
excellent zoom range (23-481mm 20.9 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
no shutter priority
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera Travel photography information
Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Travel photography information
69
lighter than competition (300g)
good MP (16MP)
has built in flash
quite wide (23mm)
great reach (481mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
72
lighter than competition in class (305 grams)
good megapixels (16MP)
fairly wide (23mm)
very long reach (481mm)
great maximum aperture (f)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
does not offer selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera Landscape photography highlights
Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Landscape photography highlights
50
manual focus
quite wide (23mm)
screen larger than average (4.8 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16MP)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
47
fairly wide (23mm)
great maximum aperture (f)
lovely big screen (4.8")
image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
manual exposure not possible
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera Vlogging factors
Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Vlogging factors
37
quite wide (23mm)
screen is touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
good video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
does have mic support
lighter than competition (300g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
display is not selfie friendly
36
fairly wide (23mm)
great maximum aperture (f)
built-in touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
high video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competition in class (305 grams)
does not offer selfie friendly display
doesn't have mic support
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Samsung Galaxy Camera vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung Galaxy Camera and Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G
 Samsung Galaxy CameraSamsung Galaxy Camera 4G
General Information
Brand Samsung Samsung
Model type Samsung Galaxy Camera Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G
Also called as Wi-Fi -
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2013-02-19 2012-08-29
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor 1.4GHz Quad-Core 1.4GHz Quad-Core
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 16 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Peak resolution 4608 x 3456 -
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 23-481mm (20.9x) 23-481mm (20.9x)
Maximal aperture f/2.8-5.9 -
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 4.8 inch 4.8 inch
Display resolution 922k dots 0k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display technology 308 ppi, HD Super Clear Touch Display 308 ppi, HD Super Clear Touch Display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 16 seconds -
Max shutter speed 1/2000 seconds -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance - no built-in flash
Flash settings - no built-in flash
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 1920 x 1080
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB none none
GPS BuiltIn BuiltIn
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 300 grams (0.66 lbs) 305 grams (0.67 lbs)
Dimensions 129 x 71 x 19mm (5.1" x 2.8" x 0.7") 129 x 71 x 19mm (5.1" x 2.8" 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
Time lapse shooting
Storage type micro SD/micro SDHC/micro SDXC micro SD/micro SDHC/micro SDXC
Card slots 1 1
Retail pricing $450 $550