Samsung Galaxy Camera vs Sony QX30
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Samsung Galaxy Camera vs Sony QX30 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
- Revealed February 2013
- Alternative Name is Wi-Fi
(Full Review)
- 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- " Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-720mm (F3.5-6.3) lens
- 193g - 68 x 65 x 58mm
- Introduced September 2014
Samsung Galaxy Camera vs Sony QX30 Overview
Its time to look a little more in depth at the Samsung Galaxy Camera versus Sony QX30, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Lens-style by brands Samsung and Sony. The sensor resolution of the Galaxy Camera (16MP) and the QX30 (20MP) is very close and they use the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").
Sora from OpenAI releases its first ever music videoThe Galaxy Camera was revealed 18 months before the QX30 making the cameras a generation away from each other. Both the cameras come with different body type with the Samsung Galaxy Camera being a Compact camera and the Sony QX30 being a Lens-style camera.
Before delving straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a short view of how the Galaxy Camera scores vs the QX30 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
Samsung Galaxy Camera vs Sony QX30 Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Samsung Galaxy Camera & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-QX30. The full galleries are provided at Samsung Galaxy Camera Gallery & Sony QX30 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Samsung Galaxy Camera over the Sony QX30
Galaxy Camera | QX30 | |||
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Manual focus | Very precise focus | |||
Display dimension | 4.8" | " | Larger display (+4.8") | |
Display resolution | 922k | 0k | Crisper display (+922k dot) |
Reasons to pick Sony QX30 over the Samsung Galaxy Camera
QX30 | Galaxy Camera | |||
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Introduced | September 2014 | February 2013 | More modern by 18 months |
Common features in the Samsung Galaxy Camera and Sony QX30
Galaxy Camera | QX30 | |||
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Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Selfie screen | Neither comes with selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly display | Easily navigate |
Samsung Galaxy Camera vs Sony QX30 Physical Comparison
In case you're intending to carry around your camera often, you'll have to factor its weight and volume. The Samsung Galaxy Camera comes with physical dimensions of 129mm x 71mm x 19mm (5.1" x 2.8" x 0.7") and a weight of 300 grams (0.66 lbs) while the Sony QX30 has sizing of 68mm x 65mm x 58mm (2.7" x 2.6" x 2.3") accompanied by a weight of 193 grams (0.43 lbs).
Take a look at the Samsung Galaxy Camera versus Sony QX30 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you have at the time. Following is the front view size comparison of the Galaxy Camera compared to the QX30.
Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the Galaxy Camera and QX30 is 90 and 91 respectively.
Samsung Galaxy Camera vs Sony QX30 Sensor Comparison
Generally, it can be tough to visualize the contrast in sensor sizes only by researching a spec sheet. The pic underneath should provide you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the Galaxy Camera and QX30.
As you can see, the 2 cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but different MP. You can expect to see the Sony QX30 to provide you with extra detail because of its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also let you crop images much more aggressively. The more aged Galaxy Camera will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.
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Samsung Galaxy Camera vs Sony QX30 Specifications
Samsung Galaxy Camera | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-QX30 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Samsung | Sony |
Model | Samsung Galaxy Camera | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-QX30 |
Otherwise known as | Wi-Fi | - |
Class | Small Sensor Superzoom | Lens-style |
Revealed | 2013-02-19 | 2014-09-03 |
Body design | Compact | Lens-style |
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 | 20MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | - | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Highest resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 5184 x 3888 |
Highest native ISO | 3200 | 3200 |
Min native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW format | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch focus | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detection focus | ||
Contract detection focus | ||
Phase detection focus | ||
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 23-481mm (20.9x) | 24-720mm (30.0x) |
Highest aperture | f/2.8-5.9 | f/3.5-6.3 |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Range of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen sizing | 4.8 inch | - |
Resolution of screen | 922 thousand dot | 0 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Screen tech | 308 ppi, HD Super Clear Touch Display | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 16 seconds | 4 seconds |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/1600 seconds |
Continuous shooting speed | - | 10.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | - | no built-in flash |
Flash options | - | None |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
White balance 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 (60p, 30p) |
Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
Video file format | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4 |
Microphone input | ||
Headphone input | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | none | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | BuiltIn | None |
Physical | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 300 grams (0.66 lb) | 193 grams (0.43 lb) |
Dimensions | 129 x 71 x 19mm (5.1" x 2.8" x 0.7") | 68 x 65 x 58mm (2.7" x 2.6" x 2.3") |
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 life | - | 200 photographs |
Form of battery | - | Battery Pack |
Battery model | - | NP-BN, |
Self timer | - | Yes (2, 10 secs) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage media | micro SD/micro SDHC/micro SDXC | microSD, microSDHC, microSDXC, Memory Stick Micro |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Price at launch | $450 | $348 |