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Samsung Galaxy Camera vs Sony H50

Portability
90
Imaging
40
Features
55
Overall
46
Samsung Galaxy Camera front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H50 front
Portability
69
Imaging
32
Features
25
Overall
29

Samsung Galaxy Camera vs Sony H50 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
  • Released February 2013
  • Additionally referred to as Wi-Fi
Sony H50
(Full Review)
  • 9MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 31-465mm (F2.7-4.5) lens
  • 547g - 116 x 81 x 86mm
  • Announced January 2009
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Samsung Galaxy Camera vs Sony H50 Overview

Here, we are contrasting the Samsung Galaxy Camera versus Sony H50, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by companies Samsung and Sony. There exists a sizable gap between the resolutions of the Galaxy Camera (16MP) and H50 (9MP) but both cameras provide the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The Galaxy Camera was introduced 4 years after the H50 which is quite a significant difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before diving right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a quick summation of how the Galaxy Camera scores vs the H50 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Samsung Galaxy Camera over the Sony H50

 Galaxy Camera H50 
AnnouncedFebruary 2013January 2009More modern by 50 months
Display size4.8"3"Larger display (+1.8")
Display resolution922k230kCrisper display (+692k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Sony H50 over the Samsung Galaxy Camera

 H50 Galaxy Camera 

Common features in the Samsung Galaxy Camera and Sony H50

 Galaxy Camera H50 
Manually focus More precise focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen

Samsung Galaxy Camera vs Sony H50 Physical Comparison

If you're intending to carry around your camera often, you will want to factor its weight and dimensions. The Samsung Galaxy Camera has physical measurements of 129mm x 71mm x 19mm (5.1" x 2.8" x 0.7") along with a weight of 300 grams (0.66 lbs) and the Sony H50 has dimensions of 116mm x 81mm x 86mm (4.6" x 3.2" x 3.4") with a weight of 547 grams (1.21 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you have at that time. Following is a front view sizing comparison of the Galaxy Camera compared to the H50.

Samsung Galaxy Camera vs Sony H50 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Galaxy Camera and H50 is 90 and 69 respectively.

Samsung Galaxy Camera vs Sony H50 top view buttons comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera vs Sony H50 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it's hard to visualize the gap between sensor sizes simply by checking specs. The image here might give you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the Galaxy Camera and H50.

As you can plainly see, both of these cameras come with the identical sensor size but different megapixels. You can anticipate the Samsung Galaxy Camera to resolve greater detail using its extra 7 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop pics a good deal more aggressively. The more recent Galaxy Camera provides a benefit with regard to sensor innovation.

Samsung Galaxy Camera vs Sony H50 sensor size comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera vs Sony H50 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung Galaxy Camera vs Sony H50 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera Portrait photography information
Sony H50 Portrait photography information
40
manual focus
good MP (16MP)
external flash not possible
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
27
you can focus manually
no external flash support
sensor resolution low (9 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera Street photography information
Sony H50 Street photography information
61
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors in class (300g)
screen is fixed
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
43
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
more heavy than average in class (547 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Samsung Galaxy Camera
Sports photography with Sony H50
50
amazing zoom range (23-481mm 20.9 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
32
great zoom range (31-465mm 15.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
max frames per second very slow (2.0 frames per second)
sensor resolution low (9 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera as a Travel photography camera
Sony H50 as a Travel photography camera
69
lighter than competitors in class (300 grams)
good MP (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
quite wide (23mm)
very long reach (481mm)
no Timelapse function
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
44
built-in flash
great zoom (465mm)
missing Timelapse mode
more heavy than average in class (547 grams)
sensor resolution low (9MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not good (31mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.7)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera Landscape photography info
Sony H50 Landscape photography info
50
manual focus
quite wide (23mm)
very good size screen (4.8")
image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16 megapixels)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
no Timelapse function
34
you can focus manually
nice screen size (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (31mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.7)
sensor resolution low (9MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
missing Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera as a Vlogging camera
Sony H50 as a Vlogging camera
37
quite wide (23mm)
screen is touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
comes with external microphone port
lighter than competitors in class (300g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
display is not selfie friendly
19
built in image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not good (31mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.7)
display isn't selfie friendly
low quality video (640 x 480 pixels)
missing microphone support
more heavy than average in class (547g)
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Samsung Galaxy Camera vs Sony H50 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung Galaxy Camera and Sony H50
 Samsung Galaxy CameraSony Cyber-shot DSC-H50
General Information
Company Samsung Sony
Model Samsung Galaxy Camera Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H50
Also called as Wi-Fi -
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2013-02-19 2009-01-15
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor 1.4GHz Quad-Core -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 9MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3 and 3:2
Highest Possible resolution 4608 x 3456 3456 x 2592
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points - 9
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 23-481mm (20.9x) 31-465mm (15.0x)
Highest aperture f/2.8-5.9 f/2.7-4.5
Macro focus distance - 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 4.8 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 922 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display tech 308 ppi, HD Super Clear Touch Display -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Features
Min shutter speed 16 secs 30 secs
Max shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shutter rate - 2.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range - 9.10 m
Flash options - Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Front Curtain, Rear Curtain
Hot shoe
Auto exposure 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 640 x 480, 30 fps, 320 x 240, 8 fps
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 640x480
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 -
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB none USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS BuiltIn None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 300 gr (0.66 lbs) 547 gr (1.21 lbs)
Physical dimensions 129 x 71 x 19mm (5.1" x 2.8" x 0.7") 116 x 81 x 86mm (4.6" x 3.2" x 3.4")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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-BG1
Self timer - Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage type micro SD/micro SDHC/micro SDXC Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo, Internal
Card slots One One
Retail cost $450 $80