Samsung Galaxy Camera vs Sony HX5
90 Imaging
40 Features
55 Overall
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92 Imaging
33 Features
30 Overall
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Samsung Galaxy Camera vs Sony HX5 Key Specs
(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
- Revealed February 2013
- Other Name is Wi-Fi
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/2.4" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 125 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-250mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
- 200g - 102 x 58 x 29mm
- Announced June 2010
Photography Glossary Samsung Galaxy Camera vs Sony HX5 Overview
In this write-up, we will be reviewing the Samsung Galaxy Camera versus Sony HX5, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Samsung and Sony. There exists a substantial gap between the resolutions of the Galaxy Camera (16MP) and HX5 (10MP) and the Galaxy Camera (1/2.3") and HX5 (1/2.4") come with totally different sensor measurements.
Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD CardsThe Galaxy Camera was released 2 years after the HX5 which is quite a big difference as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).
Before going straight into a thorough comparison, below is a quick highlight of how the Galaxy Camera matches up versus the HX5 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
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Reasons to pick Samsung Galaxy Camera over the Sony HX5
| Galaxy Camera | HX5 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Announced | February 2013 |  | June 2010 | Newer by 33 months |
| Focus manually |  | More accurate focusing | ||
| Screen sizing | 4.8" |  | 3" | Bigger screen (+1.8") |
| Screen resolution | 922k |  | 230k | Crisper screen (+692k dot) |
| Touch screen |  | Quickly navigate |
Reasons to pick Sony HX5 over the Samsung Galaxy Camera
| HX5 | Galaxy Camera |
|---|
Common features in the Samsung Galaxy Camera and Sony HX5
| Galaxy Camera | HX5 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Screen type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed screen |
| Selfie screen |  | Lack of selfie screen |
Samsung Galaxy Camera vs Sony HX5 Physical Comparison
When you are intending to travel with your camera, you have to factor in its weight and proportions. The Samsung Galaxy Camera has external dimensions of 129mm x 71mm x 19mm (5.1" x 2.8" x 0.7") along with a weight of 300 grams (0.66 lbs) while the Sony HX5 has measurements of 102mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") along with a weight of 200 grams (0.44 lbs).
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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you have chosen during that time. Below is the front view measurements comparison of the Galaxy Camera vs the HX5.
Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Galaxy Camera and HX5 is 90 and 92 respectively.
Samsung Galaxy Camera vs Sony HX5 Sensor Comparison
Typically, it is very difficult to envision the contrast between sensor dimensions only by reviewing technical specs. The pic below will give you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the Galaxy Camera and HX5.
As you can tell, each of these cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The Galaxy Camera due to its bigger sensor will make getting shallower depth of field less difficult and the Samsung Galaxy Camera will deliver greater detail as a result of its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop pictures a little more aggressively. The younger Galaxy Camera is going to have an edge in sensor innovation.
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Samsung Galaxy Camera vs Sony HX5 Specifications
| Samsung Galaxy Camera | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX5 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Make | Samsung | Sony |
| Model type | Samsung Galaxy Camera | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX5 |
| Otherwise known as | Wi-Fi | - |
| Category | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Compact |
| Revealed | 2013-02-19 | 2010-06-16 |
| Physical type | Compact | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Powered by | 1.4GHz Quad-Core | Bionz |
| Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | BSI-CMOS |
| Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.4" |
| Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.104 x 4.578mm |
| Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 27.9mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 16 megapixels | 10 megapixels |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | - | 4:3 and 16:9 |
| Full resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 3456 x 2592 |
| Max native ISO | 3200 | 3200 |
| Minimum native ISO | 100 | 125 |
| RAW pictures | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focusing | ||
| Autofocus touch | ||
| Continuous autofocus | ||
| Autofocus single | ||
| Autofocus tracking | ||
| Selective autofocus | ||
| Center weighted autofocus | ||
| Autofocus multi area | ||
| Autofocus live view | ||
| Face detect focus | ||
| Contract detect focus | ||
| Phase detect focus | ||
| Total focus points | - | 9 |
| Cross type focus points | - | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens zoom range | 23-481mm (20.9x) | 25-250mm (10.0x) |
| Largest aperture | f/2.8-5.9 | f/3.5-5.5 |
| Macro focusing distance | - | 5cm |
| Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.9 |
| Screen | ||
| Type of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Display diagonal | 4.8" | 3" |
| Resolution of display | 922k dots | 230k dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch capability | ||
| Display tech | 308 ppi, HD Super Clear Touch Display | - |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Slowest shutter speed | 16 secs | 30 secs |
| Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/1600 secs |
| Continuous shooting rate | - | 10.0 frames per sec |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manually set exposure | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
| Custom white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Integrated flash | ||
| Flash distance | - | 3.80 m |
| Flash settings | - | Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro |
| External flash | ||
| AEB | ||
| White balance bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment exposure | ||
| Average exposure | ||
| Spot exposure | ||
| Partial exposure | ||
| AF area exposure | ||
| Center weighted exposure | ||
| Video features | ||
| Supported video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 | 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (60, 30fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
| Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
| Video file format | MPEG-4, H.264 | AVCHD |
| Microphone support | ||
| Headphone support | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | Built-In | None |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | none | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| GPS | BuiltIn | BuiltIn |
| Physical | ||
| Environmental sealing | ||
| Water proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 300g (0.66 lb) | 200g (0.44 lb) |
| Dimensions | 129 x 71 x 19mm (5.1" x 2.8" x 0.7") | 102 x 58 x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO All around rating | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Low light rating | not tested | not tested |
| Other | ||
| Battery ID | - | NP-BG1 |
| Self timer | - | Yes (2 or 10 sec, portrait1/portrait2) |
| Time lapse feature | ||
| Storage type | micro SD/micro SDHC/micro SDXC | Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo/ PRO HG-Duo, optional SD/SDHC, Internal |
| Card slots | 1 | 1 |
| Retail pricing | $450 | $275 |