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Samsung Galaxy Camera vs Sony HX9V

Portability
90
Imaging
40
Features
55
Overall
46
Samsung Galaxy Camera front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX9V front
Portability
91
Imaging
39
Features
46
Overall
41

Samsung Galaxy Camera vs Sony HX9V 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
  • Announced February 2013
  • Alternate Name is Wi-Fi
Sony HX9V
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-384mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 245g - 105 x 59 x 34mm
  • Announced July 2011
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Samsung Galaxy Camera vs Sony HX9V Overview

On this page, we will be comparing the Samsung Galaxy Camera vs Sony HX9V, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by rivals Samsung and Sony. The image resolution of the Galaxy Camera (16MP) and the HX9V (16MP) is pretty similar and both cameras boast the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The Galaxy Camera was revealed 20 months later than the HX9V which makes them a generation apart from one another. The two cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before getting straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a quick summation of how the Galaxy Camera matches up versus the HX9V when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Samsung Galaxy Camera over the Sony HX9V

 Galaxy Camera HX9V 
AnnouncedFebruary 2013July 2011Fresher by 20 months
Screen dimensions4.8"3"Bigger screen (+1.8")
Screen resolution922k921kCrisper screen (+1k dot)
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Sony HX9V over the Samsung Galaxy Camera

 HX9V Galaxy Camera 

Common features in the Samsung Galaxy Camera and Sony HX9V

 Galaxy Camera HX9V 
Manually focus More exact focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen

Samsung Galaxy Camera vs Sony HX9V Physical Comparison

If you are going to carry your camera often, you should consider its weight and dimensions. The Samsung Galaxy Camera provides exterior dimensions of 129mm x 71mm x 19mm (5.1" x 2.8" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 300 grams (0.66 lbs) whilst the Sony HX9V has dimensions of 105mm x 59mm x 34mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") having a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are utilising at that moment. The following is a front view dimension comparison of the Galaxy Camera compared to the HX9V.

Samsung Galaxy Camera vs Sony HX9V size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Galaxy Camera and HX9V is 90 and 91 respectively.

Samsung Galaxy Camera vs Sony HX9V top view buttons comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera vs Sony HX9V Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it's difficult to visualize the gap between sensor sizing only by reviewing specs. The graphic below will help offer you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the Galaxy Camera and HX9V.

As you can plainly see, both of those cameras provide the same sensor dimensions and the same MP therefore you can expect similar quality of photographs although you should always take the launch date of the products into consideration. The younger Galaxy Camera provides an edge in sensor technology.

Samsung Galaxy Camera vs Sony HX9V sensor size comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera vs Sony HX9V Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung Galaxy Camera vs Sony HX9V Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera Portrait photography factors
Sony HX9V Portrait photography factors
40
focusing manually
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
cannot use external flash
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
39
you can focus manually
MP count good (16MP)
no external flash support
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera Street photography factors
Sony HX9V Street photography factors
61
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors in class (300g)
screen is fixed
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
61
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (245g)
fixed screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera as a Sports photography camera
Sony HX9V as a Sports photography camera
50
incredible zoom range (23-481mm 20.9 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
44
excellent zoom range (24-384mm 16.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16MP)
lack of shutter priority mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Samsung Galaxy Camera
Travel photography with Sony HX9V
69
lighter than competitors in class (300 grams)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
pretty wide (23mm)
long reach (481mm)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
screen is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f2.8)
69
lighter than competition (245g)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
decently wide (24mm)
very long zoom (384mm)
does not have Time Lapse recording
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera Landscape photography features
Sony HX9V Landscape photography features
50
focusing manually
pretty wide (23mm)
very good size screen (4.8")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse mode
49
you can focus manually
decently wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16MP)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
does not have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera as a Vlogging camera
Sony HX9V as a Vlogging camera
37
pretty wide (23mm)
built-in touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
includes external microphone socket
lighter than competitors in class (300g)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen is not selfie friendly
33
decently wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
good video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competition (245g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
display isn't selfie friendly
does not have external mic port
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Samsung Galaxy Camera vs Sony HX9V Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung Galaxy Camera and Sony HX9V
 Samsung Galaxy CameraSony Cyber-shot DSC-HX9V
General Information
Make Samsung Sony
Model Samsung Galaxy Camera Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX9V
Also referred to as Wi-Fi -
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2013-02-19 2011-07-19
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 dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points - 9
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 23-481mm (20.9x) 24-384mm (16.0x)
Max aperture f/2.8-5.9 f/3.3-5.9
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 4.8 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 922 thousand dot 921 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display technology 308 ppi, HD Super Clear Touch Display XtraFine LCD display with TruBlack technology
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 16 secs 30 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shooting speed - 10.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range - 4.00 m
Flash settings - Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AEB
WB 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 (60fps), 1440 x 1080 (30fps), 1280 x 720 (30fps), 640 x 480 (30fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic 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
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 300 gr (0.66 lb) 245 gr (0.54 lb)
Physical dimensions 129 x 71 x 19mm (5.1" x 2.8" x 0.7") 105 x 59 x 34mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3")
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 model - NP-BG1
Self timer - Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media 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
Retail price $450 $328