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Samsung Galaxy Camera vs Sony QX30

Portability
90
Imaging
40
Features
55
Overall
46
Samsung Galaxy Camera front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-QX30 front
Portability
91
Imaging
45
Features
37
Overall
41

Samsung Galaxy Camera vs Sony QX30 Key Specs

Samsung Galaxy Camera
(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
Sony QX30
(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
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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").

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick Samsung Galaxy Camera over the Sony QX30

 Galaxy Camera QX30 
Manual focus Very precise focus
Display dimension4.8""Larger display (+4.8")
Display resolution922k0kCrisper display (+922k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony QX30 over the Samsung Galaxy Camera

 QX30 Galaxy Camera 
IntroducedSeptember 2014February 2013More modern by 18 months

Common features in the Samsung Galaxy Camera and Sony QX30

 Galaxy Camera QX30 
Display typeFixed 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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Samsung Galaxy Camera vs Sony QX30 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the Galaxy Camera and QX30 is 90 and 91 respectively.

Samsung Galaxy Camera vs Sony QX30 top view buttons comparison

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.

Samsung Galaxy Camera vs Sony QX30 sensor size comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera vs Sony QX30 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung Galaxy Camera vs Sony QX30 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera as a Portrait photography camera
Sony QX30 as a Portrait photography camera
40
focusing manually
MP count good (16MP)
cannot use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
38
decent sensor resolution (20 megapixels)
offers face detection autofocus
manual focus not available
no manual control
external flash not possible
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Samsung Galaxy Camera
Street photography with Sony QX30
61
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average in class (300 grams)
no moving screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
62
built in image stabilization (Optical)
features focus via touch
fixed screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera Sports photography highlights
Sony QX30 Sports photography highlights
50
amazing zoom range (23-481mm 20.9 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
47
great zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (20MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
not so great battery (200 CIPA)
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera Travel photography details
Sony QX30 Travel photography details
69
lighter than average in class (300 grams)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
decently wide (23mm)
long zoom (481mm)
no Timelapse mode
display isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
65
features focus via touch
decent sensor resolution (20MP)
rather wide (24mm)
long zoom (720mm)
doesn't have Timelapse function
not so great battery (200 per charge)
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera Landscape photography information
Sony QX30 Landscape photography information
50
focusing manually
decently wide (23mm)
big screen (4.8 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16MP)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
no Timelapse mode
39
rather wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (20MP)
manual focus not available
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
small screen ( inches)
no manual control
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
not so great battery (200 CIPA)
doesn't have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera Vlogging details
Sony QX30 Vlogging details
37
decently wide (23mm)
touchscreen functionality
image stabilization (Optical)
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
has microphone jack
lighter than average in class (300 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
display isn't selfie friendly
35
rather wide (24mm)
screen is touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detection autofocus
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
doesn't have external microphone jack
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Samsung Galaxy Camera vs Sony QX30 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung Galaxy Camera and Sony QX30
 Samsung Galaxy CameraSony Cyber-shot DSC-QX30
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