Samsung Galaxy Camera vs Sony HX7V

Here, we are looking at the Samsung Galaxy Camera vs Sony HX7V, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Samsung and Sony. The sensor resolution of the Galaxy Camera (16MP) and the HX7V (16MP) is fairly well matched and both cameras have the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The Galaxy Camera was brought out 20 months after the HX7V making them a generation away from each other. Both the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before we go right into a detailed comparison, here is a quick overview of how the Galaxy Camera matches up against the HX7V for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Samsung Galaxy Camera and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX7V. The entire galleries are provided at Samsung Galaxy Camera Gallery and Sony HX7V Gallery.

For those who are looking to travel with your camera, you will have to consider its weight and dimensions. The Samsung Galaxy Camera comes with 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) whilst the Sony HX7V has dimensions of 102mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") and a weight of 208 grams (0.46 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you have at the time. Underneath is a front view over all size comparison of the Galaxy Camera versus the HX7V.

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the Galaxy Camera and HX7V is 90 and 92 respectively.

Generally, it can be tough to visualise the gap between sensor dimensions simply by reading through specs. The pic underneath may provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the Galaxy Camera and HX7V.

As you can plainly see, each of these cameras come with the identical sensor size and the same exact megapixels therefore you should expect similar quality of photographs however you will need to take the production date of the products into consideration. The younger Galaxy Camera will have a benefit with regard to sensor tech.