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Samsung Galaxy Camera vs Sony QX10

Portability
90
Imaging
40
Features
55
Overall
46
Samsung Galaxy Camera front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-QX10 front
Portability
96
Imaging
42
Features
34
Overall
38

Samsung Galaxy Camera vs Sony QX10 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
  • Alternative Name is Wi-Fi
Sony QX10
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • " Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1440 x 1080 video
  • 25-250mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 105g - 62 x 62 x 33mm
  • Introduced September 2013
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Samsung Galaxy Camera vs Sony QX10 Overview

Following is a extensive assessment of the Samsung Galaxy Camera vs Sony QX10, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Lens-style by brands Samsung and Sony. The resolution of the Galaxy Camera (16MP) and the QX10 (18MP) is very comparable and they feature the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The Galaxy Camera was released 6 months before the QX10 so they are of a similar age. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Samsung Galaxy Camera being a Compact camera and the Sony QX10 being a Lens-style camera.

Before diving in to a in depth comparison, below is a concise view of how the Galaxy Camera grades vs the QX10 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Samsung Galaxy Camera over the Sony QX10

 Galaxy Camera QX10 
Manually focus Dial exact focusing
Display sizing4.8""Larger display (+4.8")
Display resolution922k0kCrisper display (+922k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony QX10 over the Samsung Galaxy Camera

 QX10 Galaxy Camera 

Common features in the Samsung Galaxy Camera and Sony QX10

 Galaxy Camera QX10 
IntroducedFebruary 2013September 2013Same age
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch display Easily navigate

Samsung Galaxy Camera vs Sony QX10 Physical Comparison

In case you're planning to carry around your camera frequently, you will have to factor in its weight and size. The Samsung Galaxy Camera has physical measurements of 129mm x 71mm x 19mm (5.1" x 2.8" x 0.7") and a weight of 300 grams (0.66 lbs) whilst the Sony QX10 has specifications of 62mm x 62mm x 33mm (2.4" x 2.4" x 1.3") having a weight of 105 grams (0.23 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you select at that time. Following is the front view size comparison of the Galaxy Camera vs the QX10.

Samsung Galaxy Camera vs Sony QX10 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the Galaxy Camera and QX10 is 90 and 96 respectively.

Samsung Galaxy Camera vs Sony QX10 top view buttons comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera vs Sony QX10 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is very hard to picture the gap in sensor sizes purely by seeing technical specs. The picture underneath may provide you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the Galaxy Camera and QX10.

As you have seen, both cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but different megapixels. You can expect to see the Sony QX10 to provide greater detail as a result of its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also let you crop photos a little more aggressively.

Samsung Galaxy Camera vs Sony QX10 sensor size comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera vs Sony QX10 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung Galaxy Camera vs Sony QX10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera as a Portrait photography camera
Sony QX10 as a Portrait photography camera
40
has manual focus
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
external flash not possible
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
36
good megapixels (18MP)
has face detect autofocus
lack of manual focus
no manual exposure
external flash not possible
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Samsung Galaxy Camera
Street photography with Sony QX10
61
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average in class (300 grams)
fixed screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
68
image stabilization (Optical)
comes with focus by touch
lighter than others (105 grams)
screen does not articulate
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera Sports photography highlights
Sony QX10 Sports photography highlights
50
incredible zoom range (23-481mm 20.9 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
37
image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (18 megapixels)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
bad battery life (220 per charge)
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera Travel photography highlights
Sony QX10 Travel photography highlights
69
lighter than average in class (300g)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
pretty wide (23mm)
great reach (481mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
does not have a selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
69
lighter than others (105g)
comes with focus by touch
good megapixels (18 megapixels)
decently wide (25mm)
long reach (250mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
bad battery life (220 shots)
does not posses selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera Landscape photography info
Sony QX10 Landscape photography info
50
has manual focus
pretty wide (23mm)
big screen (4.8 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16MP)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
missing Time Lapse mode
38
decently wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (18 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen is small ( inches)
no manual exposure
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
bad battery life (220 shots)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera Vlogging highlights
Sony QX10 Vlogging highlights
37
pretty wide (23mm)
screen is touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
has external mic socket
lighter than average in class (300g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
34
decently wide (25mm)
touchscreen functionality
image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect autofocus
lighter than others (105 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
does not posses selfie friendly display
low res video (1440 x 1080 pxls)
doesn't have mic socket
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Samsung Galaxy Camera vs Sony QX10 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung Galaxy Camera and Sony QX10
 Samsung Galaxy CameraSony Cyber-shot DSC-QX10
General Information
Company Samsung Sony
Model type Samsung Galaxy Camera Sony Cyber-shot DSC-QX10
Alternative name Wi-Fi -
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Lens-style
Announced 2013-02-19 2013-09-04
Physical type Compact Lens-style
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 area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 18MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4608 x 3456 4896 x 3672
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 23-481mm (20.9x) 25-250mm (10.0x)
Maximum aperture f/2.8-5.9 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focusing distance - 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 4.8 inch -
Resolution of display 922k dots 0k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display technology 308 ppi, HD Super Clear Touch Display Depends on connected smartphone
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 16 secs 4 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1600 secs
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance - no built-in flash
Flash settings - None
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 1440 x 1080 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1440x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB none USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS BuiltIn None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 300 gr (0.66 lbs) 105 gr (0.23 lbs)
Dimensions 129 x 71 x 19mm (5.1" x 2.8" x 0.7") 62 x 62 x 33mm (2.4" x 2.4" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 life - 220 images
Battery type - Battery Pack
Battery ID - NP-BN,
Self timer - Yes (2, 10 secs)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage micro SD/micro SDHC/micro SDXC microSD, microSDHC, microSDXC, Memory Stick Micro
Card slots Single Single
Retail pricing $450 $250