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Samsung Galaxy Camera vs Sony HX20V

Portability
90
Imaging
40
Features
55
Overall
46
Samsung Galaxy Camera front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX20V front
Portability
90
Imaging
42
Features
50
Overall
45

Samsung Galaxy Camera vs Sony HX20V 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
  • Alternate Name is Wi-Fi
Sony HX20V
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-500mm (F3.2-5.8) lens
  • 254g - 107 x 62 x 35mm
  • Announced July 2012
  • Previous Model is Sony HX10V
  • Refreshed by Sony HX30V
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Samsung Galaxy Camera vs Sony HX20V Overview

The following is a thorough comparison of the Samsung Galaxy Camera versus Sony HX20V, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by competitors Samsung and Sony. The sensor resolution of the Galaxy Camera (16MP) and the HX20V (18MP) is very close and they possess the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The Galaxy Camera was introduced 8 months after the HX20V and they are of a similar generation. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before going through a full comparison, below is a short synopsis of how the Galaxy Camera grades versus the HX20V in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Samsung Galaxy Camera over the Sony HX20V

 Galaxy Camera HX20V 
AnnouncedFebruary 2013July 2012Newer by 8 months
Display sizing4.8"3"Larger display (+1.8")
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Sony HX20V over the Samsung Galaxy Camera

 HX20V Galaxy Camera 

Common features in the Samsung Galaxy Camera and Sony HX20V

 Galaxy Camera HX20V 
Focus manually Very precise focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution922k922kExact same display resolution
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen

Samsung Galaxy Camera vs Sony HX20V Physical Comparison

In case you're looking to travel with your camera regularly, you're going to have to factor its weight and volume. The Samsung Galaxy Camera features physical measurements 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 HX20V has sizing of 107mm x 62mm x 35mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.4") accompanied by a weight of 254 grams (0.56 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are employing at that time. Here is the front view scale comparison of the Galaxy Camera compared to the HX20V.

Samsung Galaxy Camera vs Sony HX20V size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Galaxy Camera and HX20V is 90 and 90 respectively.

Samsung Galaxy Camera vs Sony HX20V top view buttons comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera vs Sony HX20V Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it can be tough to see the difference in sensor dimensions just by researching technical specs. The pic underneath might offer you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the Galaxy Camera and HX20V.

As you can tell, both cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but not the same MP. You should expect to see the Sony HX20V to render extra detail using its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop pics far more aggressively. The fresher Galaxy Camera is going to have a benefit in sensor innovation.

Samsung Galaxy Camera vs Sony HX20V sensor size comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera vs Sony HX20V Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung Galaxy Camera vs Sony HX20V Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera as a Portrait photography camera
Sony HX20V as a Portrait photography camera
40
focusing manually
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
can't use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
45
you can focus manually
MP count good (18MP)
has face detection autofocus
can't use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Samsung Galaxy Camera
Street photography with Sony HX20V
61
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors in class (300 grams)
screen does not articulate
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
61
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors (254g)
no articulating screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera Sports photography highlights
Sony HX20V Sports photography highlights
50
excellent zoom range (23-481mm 20.9 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
49
excellent zoom range (25-500mm 20.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (18 megapixels)
has tracking autofocus
no shutter priority
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera Travel photography highlights
Sony HX20V Travel photography highlights
69
lighter than competitors in class (300g)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
really wide (23mm)
long zoom (481mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
does not have a selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
69
lighter than competitors (254g)
MP count good (18 megapixels)
flash built-in
fairly wide (25mm)
long zoom (500mm)
lack of Timelapse recording
does not contain selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera Landscape photography factors
Sony HX20V Landscape photography factors
50
focusing manually
really wide (23mm)
very good size screen (4.8 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse function
50
you can focus manually
fairly wide (25mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (18MP)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
lack of Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera Vlogging advice
Sony HX20V Vlogging advice
37
really wide (23mm)
has touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
comes with external mic socket
lighter than competitors in class (300g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
34
fairly wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
has face detection autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competitors (254g)
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
does not contain selfie friendly display
lack of external microphone port
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Samsung Galaxy Camera vs Sony HX20V Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung Galaxy Camera and Sony HX20V
 Samsung Galaxy CameraSony Cyber-shot DSC-HX20V
General Information
Brand Samsung Sony
Model Samsung Galaxy Camera Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX20V
Also referred to as Wi-Fi -
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2013-02-19 2012-07-20
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip 1.4GHz Quad-Core BIONZ
Sensor type BSI-CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 18 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 4608 x 3456 4896 x 3672
Max native ISO 3200 12800
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
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) 25-500mm (20.0x)
Highest aperture f/2.8-5.9 f/3.2-5.8
Macro focus range - 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 4.8" 3"
Display resolution 922 thousand dot 922 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display tech 308 ppi, HD Super Clear Touch Display XtraFine TruBlack TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 16 secs 30 secs
Max shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shutter speed - 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range - 7.10 m
Flash modes - Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
External flash
AE bracketing
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 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB none USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS BuiltIn BuiltIn
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 300 grams (0.66 lb) 254 grams (0.56 lb)
Dimensions 129 x 71 x 19mm (5.1" x 2.8" x 0.7") 107 x 62 x 35mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.4")
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 life - 320 shots
Type of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model - NP-BG1
Self timer - Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage micro SD/micro SDHC/micro SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots One One
Price at release $450 $397