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Samsung Galaxy Camera vs Sony HX200V

Portability
90
Imaging
40
Features
55
Overall
46
Samsung Galaxy Camera front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX200V front
Portability
66
Imaging
42
Features
55
Overall
47

Samsung Galaxy Camera vs Sony HX200V 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
  • Launched February 2013
  • Additionally referred to as Wi-Fi
Sony HX200V
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 27-810mm (F2.8-5.6) lens
  • 583g - 122 x 87 x 93mm
  • Introduced May 2012
  • Replaced the Sony HX100V
  • Refreshed by Sony HX300
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Samsung Galaxy Camera vs Sony HX200V Overview

Following is a detailed review of the Samsung Galaxy Camera vs Sony HX200V, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by manufacturers Samsung and Sony. The resolution of the Galaxy Camera (16MP) and the HX200V (18MP) is very well matched and both cameras have the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The Galaxy Camera was brought out 10 months after the HX200V so they are of a similar generation. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the Samsung Galaxy Camera being a Compact camera and the Sony HX200V being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before going into a more detailed comparison, here is a brief highlight of how the Galaxy Camera grades against the HX200V when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Samsung Galaxy Camera over the Sony HX200V

 Galaxy Camera HX200V 
IntroducedFebruary 2013May 2012More modern by 10 months
Display size4.8"3"Larger display (+1.8")
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Sony HX200V over the Samsung Galaxy Camera

 HX200V Galaxy Camera 
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display

Common features in the Samsung Galaxy Camera and Sony HX200V

 Galaxy Camera HX200V 
Manual focus Very exact focusing
Display resolution922k922kThe same display resolution
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen

Samsung Galaxy Camera vs Sony HX200V Physical Comparison

For anyone who is aiming to carry around your camera regularly, you'll have to factor in its weight and proportions. The Samsung Galaxy Camera has got exterior measurements 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 HX200V has measurements of 122mm x 87mm x 93mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 3.7") along with a weight of 583 grams (1.29 lbs).

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Samsung Galaxy Camera vs Sony HX200V size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the Galaxy Camera and HX200V is 90 and 66 respectively.

Samsung Galaxy Camera vs Sony HX200V top view buttons comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera vs Sony HX200V Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is very hard to picture the contrast between sensor sizes merely by looking at specifications. The image here should give you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the Galaxy Camera and HX200V.

To sum up, both the cameras come with the identical sensor size but different resolution. You should expect to see the Sony HX200V to give greater detail having its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also help you crop photos a good deal more aggressively. The newer Galaxy Camera provides an edge with regard to sensor tech.

Samsung Galaxy Camera vs Sony HX200V sensor size comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera vs Sony HX200V Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung Galaxy Camera vs Sony HX200V Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera Portrait photography info
Sony HX200V Portrait photography info
40
has manual focus
good MP (16 megapixels)
can't use external flash
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
45
focusing manually
good megapixels (18MP)
offers face detect focus
cannot use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera Street photography factors
Sony HX200V Street photography factors
61
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (300 grams)
screen does not articulate
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
51
screen tilts
has image stabilization (Optical)
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
heavier than competition in class (583g)
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Sports Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera as a Sports photography camera
Sony HX200V as a Sports photography camera
50
excellent zoom range (23-481mm 20.9 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
56
excellent zoom range (27-810mm 30.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (18MP)
offers tracking focus
better than average battery (450 per charge)
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Samsung Galaxy Camera
Travel photography with Sony HX200V
69
lighter than competition (300g)
good MP (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
fairly wide (23mm)
long zoom (481mm)
does not have Timelapse recording
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
57
better than average battery (450 shots)
good megapixels (18MP)
built-in flash
decently wide (27mm)
great zoom (810mm)
does not have Time Lapse mode
heavier than competition in class (583g)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Samsung Galaxy Camera
Landscape photography with Sony HX200V
50
has manual focus
fairly wide (23mm)
bigger than average screen (4.8 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16MP)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
does not have Timelapse recording
50
focusing manually
decently wide (27mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (18MP)
better than average battery (450 CIPA)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
does not have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera Vlogging details
Sony HX200V Vlogging details
37
fairly wide (23mm)
touchscreen functionality
image stabilization (Optical)
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
does have microphone port
lighter than competition (300 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
27
decently wide (27mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detect focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
does not have mic socket
heavier than competition in class (583 grams)
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Samsung Galaxy Camera vs Sony HX200V Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung Galaxy Camera and Sony HX200V
 Samsung Galaxy CameraSony Cyber-shot DSC-HX200V
General Information
Make Samsung Sony
Model Samsung Galaxy Camera Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX200V
Also referred to as Wi-Fi -
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2013-02-19 2012-05-11
Physical type Compact SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Processor Chip 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 16 megapixel 18 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 4608 x 3456 4896 x 3672
Max native ISO 3200 12800
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points - 9
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 23-481mm (20.9x) 27-810mm (30.0x)
Highest aperture f/2.8-5.9 f/2.8-5.6
Macro focus range - 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Tilting
Display sizing 4.8" 3"
Display resolution 922 thousand dots 922 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display technology 308 ppi, HD Super Clear Touch Display XtraFine TruBlack TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Features
Slowest shutter speed 16 secs 30 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shooting rate - 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range - 12.40 m
Flash modes - Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync, Rear Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (60, 30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB none USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS BuiltIn BuiltIn
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 300g (0.66 lb) 583g (1.29 lb)
Physical dimensions 129 x 71 x 19mm (5.1" x 2.8" x 0.7") 122 x 87 x 93mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 3.7")
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 - 450 pictures
Battery type - Battery Pack
Battery model - NP-FH50
Self timer - Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage micro SD/micro SDHC/micro SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo
Card slots One One
Cost at launch $450 $480