Samsung Galaxy Camera vs Sony HX90V
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Samsung Galaxy Camera vs Sony HX90V Key Specs
(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
- Announced February 2013
- Other Name is Wi-Fi
(Full Review)
- 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Tilting Screen
- ISO 80 - 12800
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-720mm (F3.5-6.4) lens
- 245g - 102 x 58 x 36mm
- Introduced April 2015
Samsung Galaxy Camera vs Sony HX90V Overview
Below, we will be analyzing the Samsung Galaxy Camera vs Sony HX90V, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by rivals Samsung and Sony. The resolution of the Galaxy Camera (16MP) and the HX90V (18MP) is pretty similar and they come with the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").
Sora from OpenAI releases its first ever music videoThe Galaxy Camera was announced 3 years earlier than the HX90V and that is quite a large difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).
Before diving in to a complete comparison, below is a short view of how the Galaxy Camera grades against the HX90V with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
Samsung Galaxy Camera vs Sony HX90V Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery images for Samsung Galaxy Camera & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX90V. The whole galleries are viewable at Samsung Galaxy Camera Gallery & Sony HX90V Gallery.
Reasons to pick Samsung Galaxy Camera over the Sony HX90V
Galaxy Camera | HX90V | |||
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Screen dimension | 4.8" | 3" | Bigger screen (+1.8") | |
Screen resolution | 922k | 921k | Sharper screen (+1k dot) | |
Touch screen | Quickly navigate |
Reasons to pick Sony HX90V over the Samsung Galaxy Camera
HX90V | Galaxy Camera | |||
---|---|---|---|---|
Introduced | April 2015 | February 2013 | More recent by 26 months | |
Screen type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting screen | |
Selfie screen | Easy selfies |
Common features in the Samsung Galaxy Camera and Sony HX90V
Galaxy Camera | HX90V | |||
---|---|---|---|---|
Manual focus | Dial accurate focus |
Samsung Galaxy Camera vs Sony HX90V Physical Comparison
For anyone who is looking to lug around your camera regularly, you will 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") with a weight of 300 grams (0.66 lbs) whilst the Sony HX90V has measurements of 102mm x 58mm x 36mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.4") along with a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs).
Examine the Samsung Galaxy Camera vs Sony HX90V in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you use at that time. The following is the front view measurements comparison of the Galaxy Camera compared to the HX90V.
Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Galaxy Camera and HX90V is 90 and 91 respectively.
Samsung Galaxy Camera vs Sony HX90V Sensor Comparison
Typically, it's difficult to picture the gap between sensor measurements just by reading technical specs. The photograph below may give you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the Galaxy Camera and HX90V.
As you can tell, both cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit different megapixels. You can expect the Sony HX90V to offer you greater detail with its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also help you crop photographs much more aggressively. The older Galaxy Camera is going to be behind with regard to sensor tech.
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Samsung Galaxy Camera vs Sony HX90V Specifications
Samsung Galaxy Camera | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX90V | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Samsung | Sony |
Model | Samsung Galaxy Camera | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX90V |
Also called | Wi-Fi | - |
Type | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Announced | 2013-02-19 | 2015-04-14 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | 1.4GHz Quad-Core | Bionz X |
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 | 16MP | 18MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | - | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Peak resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4896 x 3672 |
Highest native ISO | 3200 | 12800 |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW photos | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Continuous AF | ||
AF single | ||
Tracking AF | ||
AF selectice | ||
AF center weighted | ||
AF multi area | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detection focusing | ||
Contract detection focusing | ||
Phase detection focusing | ||
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 23-481mm (20.9x) | 24-720mm (30.0x) |
Highest aperture | f/2.8-5.9 | f/3.5-6.4 |
Macro focus range | - | 5cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Tilting |
Screen size | 4.8" | 3" |
Resolution of screen | 922 thousand dots | 921 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Screen tech | 308 ppi, HD Super Clear Touch Display | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | - | 638 thousand dots |
Viewfinder coverage | - | 100% |
Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.5x |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 16 secs | 30 secs |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/2000 secs |
Continuous shutter rate | - | 10.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | - | 5.40 m (with Auto ISO) |
Flash settings | - | Auto, flash on, slow sync, flash off, rear sync |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 | 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 30p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (30p) |
Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
Video file format | MPEG-4, H.264 | AVCHD, XAVC S |
Microphone port | ||
Headphone port | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | none | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | BuiltIn | BuiltIn |
Physical | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 300 gr (0.66 lb) | 245 gr (0.54 lb) |
Dimensions | 129 x 71 x 19mm (5.1" x 2.8" x 0.7") | 102 x 58 x 36mm (4.0" x 2.3" 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 | - | 360 images |
Battery type | - | Battery Pack |
Battery model | - | NP-BX1 |
Self timer | - | Yes |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | micro SD/micro SDHC/micro SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Cost at release | $450 | $440 |