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Samsung Galaxy Camera vs Sony A7 IV

Portability
90
Imaging
40
Features
55
Overall
46
Samsung Galaxy Camera front
 
Sony Alpha A7 IV front
Portability
61
Imaging
81
Features
92
Overall
85

Samsung Galaxy Camera vs Sony A7 IV Key Specs

Samsung Galaxy Camera
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 4.8" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 23-481mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 300g - 129 x 71 x 19mm
  • Launched February 2013
  • Alternate Name is Wi-Fi
Sony A7 IV
(Full Review)
  • 33MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 51200 (Raise to 204800)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 699g - 129 x 97 x 81mm
  • Released October 2021
  • Old Model is Sony A7 III
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Samsung Galaxy Camera vs Sony A7 IV Overview

Following is a extended review of the Samsung Galaxy Camera and Sony A7 IV, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Pro Mirrorless by companies Samsung and Sony. There is a large difference between the image resolutions of the Galaxy Camera (16MP) and A7 IV (33MP) and the Galaxy Camera (1/2.3") and A7 IV (Full frame) enjoy totally different sensor sizing.

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The Galaxy Camera was introduced 9 years before the A7 IV which is quite a serious difference as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras come with different body type with the Samsung Galaxy Camera being a Compact camera and the Sony A7 IV being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before diving in to a full comparison, below is a simple highlight of how the Galaxy Camera grades versus the A7 IV in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Samsung Galaxy Camera over the Sony A7 IV

 Galaxy Camera A7 IV 
Display dimension4.8"3"Larger display (+1.8")

Reasons to pick Sony A7 IV over the Samsung Galaxy Camera

 A7 IV Galaxy Camera 
ReleasedOctober 2021February 2013More modern by 105 months
Display typeFully articulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display resolution1440k922kClearer display (+518k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Common features in the Samsung Galaxy Camera and Sony A7 IV

 Galaxy Camera A7 IV 
Manually focus Very accurate focus
Touch display Easily navigate

Samsung Galaxy Camera vs Sony A7 IV Physical Comparison

For anyone who is planning to carry around your camera regularly, you're going to have to think about its weight and dimensions. The Samsung Galaxy Camera enjoys physical dimensions of 129mm x 71mm x 19mm (5.1" x 2.8" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 300 grams (0.66 lbs) and the Sony A7 IV has dimensions of 129mm x 97mm x 81mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 3.2") accompanied by a weight of 699 grams (1.54 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Below is the front view measurement comparison of the Galaxy Camera vs the A7 IV.

Samsung Galaxy Camera vs Sony A7 IV size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability score of the Galaxy Camera and A7 IV is 90 and 61 respectively.

Samsung Galaxy Camera vs Sony A7 IV top view buttons comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera vs Sony A7 IV Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is very difficult to visualise the gap between sensor sizes only by looking at specifications. The image underneath may give you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the Galaxy Camera and A7 IV.

Plainly, both of these cameras have got different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The Galaxy Camera using its tinier sensor will make shooting shallow depth of field tougher and the Sony A7 IV will resolve extra detail using its extra 17MP. Greater resolution will help you crop pics much more aggressively. The more aged Galaxy Camera is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.

Samsung Galaxy Camera vs Sony A7 IV sensor size comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera vs Sony A7 IV Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung Galaxy Camera vs Sony A7 IV Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera Portrait photography advice
Sony A7 IV Portrait photography advice
40
focusing manually
MP count good (16 megapixels)
cannot use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
81
you can focus manually
great megapixels (33MP)
large sensor size (Full frame)
includes face detection focus
saves RAW files
doesn't have liveview
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Street Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera as a Street photography camera
Sony A7 IV as a Street photography camera
61
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average in class (300g)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
79
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
large sensor size (Full frame)
saves RAW files
boasts touch to focus
environment proofing
above average ISO range (51,200)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Samsung Galaxy Camera
Sports photography with Sony A7 IV
50
amazing zoom range (23-481mm 20.9 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
84
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000s)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
great megapixels (33 megapixels)
large sensor size (Full frame)
includes tracking autofocus
environment proofing
good battery (600 shots)
sensor has phase detect auto focus
doesn't have liveview
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Travel Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera Travel photography factors
Sony A7 IV Travel photography factors
69
lighter than average in class (300g)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
relatively wide (23mm)
long zoom (481mm)
doesn't have Timelapse function
does not have selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
80
good battery (600 CIPA)
environment proofing
supports bluetooth
boasts touch to focus
great megapixels (33 megapixels)
selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera Landscape photography features
Sony A7 IV Landscape photography features
50
focusing manually
relatively wide (23mm)
bigger than average screen (4.8")
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
doesn't have Timelapse function
84
you can focus manually
swap lenses (Sony E mount)
nice screen size (3")
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
great megapixels (33MP)
large sensor size (Full frame)
above average ISO range (51,200)
saves RAW files
environment proofing
good battery (600 CIPA)
two card slots
doesn't have liveview
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Samsung Galaxy Camera
Vlogging with Sony A7 IV
37
relatively wide (23mm)
touchscreen capability
has image stabilization (Optical)
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
comes with microphone jack
lighter than average in class (300 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
does not have selfie friendly display
80
selfie friendly display
touchscreen capability
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
includes face detection focus
high quality video (3840 x 2160 pxls)
includes external microphone socket
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Samsung Galaxy Camera vs Sony A7 IV Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung Galaxy Camera and Sony A7 IV
 Samsung Galaxy CameraSony Alpha A7 IV
General Information
Company Samsung Sony
Model Samsung Galaxy Camera Sony Alpha A7 IV
Also Known as Wi-Fi -
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Pro Mirrorless
Launched 2013-02-19 2021-10-21
Physical type Compact SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Chip 1.4GHz Quad-Core -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" Full frame
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 35.8 x 23.8mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 852.0mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 33 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio - 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4608 x 3456 7008 x 4672
Highest native ISO 3200 51200
Highest boosted ISO - 204800
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW support
Lowest boosted ISO - 50
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points - 759
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens Sony E
Lens focal range 23-481mm (20.9x) -
Max aperture f/2.8-5.9 -
Amount of lenses - 172
Focal length multiplier 5.8 1
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fully articulated
Screen sizing 4.8 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 922k dots 1,440k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen tech 308 ppi, HD Super Clear Touch Display -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 3,690k dots
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.78x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 16 seconds 30 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/8000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate - 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range - no built-in flash
Flash settings - no built-in flash
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Maximum flash synchronize - 1/200 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 3843840 x 2160 @ 60p / 200 Mbps, XAVC HS, MP4, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 50p / 200 Mbps, XAVC HS, MP4, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 140 Mbps, XAVC HS, MP4, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 25p / 140 Mbps, XAVC HS, MP4, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 24p / 100 Mbps, XAVC HS, MP4, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 60p / 600 Mbps, XAVC S-I, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 50p / 500 Mbps, XAVC S-I, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 300 Mbps, XAVC S-I, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 25p / 250 Mbps, XAVC S-I, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 24p / 240 Mbps, XAVC S-I, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 120p / 280 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 100p / 280 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 60p / 200 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 50p / 200 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 30p /
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 3840x2160
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, XAVC S, XAVC HS, XAVC S-I, H.264, H.265
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB none Yes (USB PD supported)
GPS BuiltIn None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 300g (0.66 lbs) 699g (1.54 lbs)
Dimensions 129 x 71 x 19mm (5.1" x 2.8" x 0.7") 129 x 97 x 81mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 3.2")
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 - 600 photos
Type of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model - NP-FZ100
Self timer - Yes (2 or 10 sec; continuous (3 or 5 exposures))
Time lapse feature
Type of storage micro SD/micro SDHC/micro SDXC Dual SD/CFexpress Type A slots
Card slots Single Dual
Launch cost $450 $2,500