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Samsung Galaxy Camera vs Sony HX50V

Portability
90
Imaging
40
Features
55
Overall
46
Samsung Galaxy Camera front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX50V front
Portability
89
Imaging
45
Features
57
Overall
49

Samsung Galaxy Camera vs Sony HX50V Key Specs

Samsung Galaxy Camera
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 4.8" Fixed Screen
  • 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
  • Also referred to as Wi-Fi
Sony HX50V
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Push to 12800)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-720mm (F3.5 - 6.3) lens
  • 272g - 108 x 64 x 38mm
  • Revealed April 2013
  • Previous Model is Sony HX30V
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Samsung Galaxy Camera vs Sony HX50V Overview

The following is a extended analysis of the Samsung Galaxy Camera vs Sony HX50V, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by brands Samsung and Sony. The sensor resolution of the Galaxy Camera (16MP) and the HX50V (20MP) is pretty well matched and both cameras provide the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The Galaxy Camera was brought out 2 months earlier than the HX50V and they are of a similar age. Both the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before we go straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a brief highlight of how the Galaxy Camera scores versus the HX50V with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Samsung Galaxy Camera over the Sony HX50V

 Galaxy Camera HX50V 
Screen size4.8"3"Bigger screen (+1.8")
Screen resolution922k921kSharper screen (+1k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Sony HX50V over the Samsung Galaxy Camera

 HX50V Galaxy Camera 

Common features in the Samsung Galaxy Camera and Sony HX50V

 Galaxy Camera HX50V 
RevealedFebruary 2013April 2013Similar age
Focus manually More exact focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen

Samsung Galaxy Camera vs Sony HX50V Physical Comparison

For anybody who is going to travel with your camera regularly, you will need to consider its weight and dimensions. The Samsung Galaxy Camera offers outer 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) and the Sony HX50V has dimensions of 108mm x 64mm x 38mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.5") having a weight of 272 grams (0.60 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you use at the time. Following is a front view measurement comparison of the Galaxy Camera compared to the HX50V.

Samsung Galaxy Camera vs Sony HX50V size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the Galaxy Camera and HX50V is 90 and 89 respectively.

Samsung Galaxy Camera vs Sony HX50V top view buttons comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera vs Sony HX50V Sensor Comparison

Usually, its tough to envision the contrast between sensor dimensions just by checking specifications. The picture underneath should offer you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the Galaxy Camera and HX50V.

Plainly, both of the cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit not the same MP. You can expect the Sony HX50V to resolve extra detail having its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop photographs way more aggressively.

Samsung Galaxy Camera vs Sony HX50V sensor size comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera vs Sony HX50V Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung Galaxy Camera vs Sony HX50V Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Samsung Galaxy Camera
Portrait photography with Sony HX50V
40
has manual focus
resolution is good (16MP)
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
51
focusing manually
sensor resolution is decent (20 megapixels)
provides face detect focusing
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera Street photography factors
Sony HX50V Street photography factors
61
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors (300 grams)
no articulating screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
62
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors in class (272g)
screen does not articulate
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Samsung Galaxy Camera
Sports photography with Sony HX50V
50
long zoom range (23-481mm 20.9 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
58
great zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (20 megapixels)
provides tracking focus
better than average battery power (400 shots)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Samsung Galaxy Camera
Travel photography with Sony HX50V
69
lighter than competitors (300g)
resolution is good (16MP)
flash built-in
relatively wide (23mm)
long reach (481mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
71
better than average battery power (400 per charge)
lighter than competitors in class (272g)
sensor resolution is decent (20MP)
built-in flash
rather wide (24mm)
great zoom (720mm)
missing Time Lapse function
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5 )
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera Landscape photography advice
Sony HX50V Landscape photography advice
50
has manual focus
relatively wide (23mm)
bigger than average screen (4.8 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
missing Time Lapse mode
54
focusing manually
rather wide (24mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (20MP)
better than average battery power (400 CIPA)
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5 )
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
missing Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera Vlogging advice
Sony HX50V Vlogging advice
37
relatively wide (23mm)
touchscreen capability
has image stabilization (Optical)
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
comes with mic support
lighter than competitors (300 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
34
rather wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect focusing
good video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competitors in class (272g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5 )
screen isn't selfie friendly
missing mic port
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Samsung Galaxy Camera vs Sony HX50V Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung Galaxy Camera and Sony HX50V
 Samsung Galaxy CameraSony Cyber-shot DSC-HX50V
General Information
Brand Samsung Sony
Model Samsung Galaxy Camera Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX50V
Also referred to as Wi-Fi -
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2013-02-19 2013-04-24
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip 1.4GHz Quad-Core -
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 16MP 20MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4608 x 3456 5184 x 2920
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Maximum boosted ISO - 12800
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 23-481mm (20.9x) 24-720mm (30.0x)
Max aperture f/2.8-5.9 f/3.5 - 6.3
Macro focus range - 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 4.8 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 922k dot 921k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen technology 308 ppi, HD Super Clear Touch Display XtraFine LCD display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic (optional)
Features
Lowest shutter speed 16s 30s
Highest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/4000s
Continuous shooting speed - 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range - 5.60 m
Flash settings - Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync, Rear Sync, Advanced Flash
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 1920 x 1080 (60fps), 1440 x 1080 (30fps), 1280 x 720 (30fps), 640 x 480 (30fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
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 gr (0.66 lbs) 272 gr (0.60 lbs)
Physical dimensions 129 x 71 x 19mm (5.1" x 2.8" x 0.7") 108 x 64 x 38mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.5")
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 - 400 images
Battery form - Battery Pack
Battery model - NP-BX1
Self timer - Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage micro SD/micro SDHC/micro SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots 1 1
Price at launch $450 $439