Samsung Galaxy Camera vs Sony HX100V

Below is a in-depth comparison of the Samsung Galaxy Camera versus Sony HX100V, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by competitors Samsung and Sony. The resolution of the Galaxy Camera (16MP) and the HX100V (16MP) is pretty close and both cameras posses the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The Galaxy Camera was launched 17 months later than the HX100V which makes them a generation apart from each other. The two cameras feature different body design with the Samsung Galaxy Camera being a Compact camera and the Sony HX100V being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before delving straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a brief summary of how the Galaxy Camera matches up versus the HX100V when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Samsung Galaxy Camera and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX100V. The complete galleries are available at Samsung Galaxy Camera Gallery and Sony HX100V Gallery.

For those who are looking to lug around your camera regularly, you're going to have to factor in its weight and volume. The Samsung Galaxy Camera features external dimensions of 129mm x 71mm x 19mm (5.1" x 2.8" x 0.7") with a weight of 300 grams (0.66 lbs) while the Sony HX100V has sizing of 122mm x 87mm x 93mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 3.7") accompanied by a weight of 577 grams (1.27 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Below is a front view over all size comparison of the Galaxy Camera against the HX100V.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the Galaxy Camera and HX100V is 90 and 66 respectively.

Oftentimes, it's hard to see the difference in sensor measurements just by researching specifications. The graphic here might give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the Galaxy Camera and HX100V.

To sum up, each of the cameras come with the identical sensor size and the exact same resolution so you should expect comparable quality of pictures though you really should take the release date of the cameras into account. The younger Galaxy Camera is going to have an advantage in sensor technology.