Samsung Galaxy Camera vs Sony RX10
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![Samsung Galaxy Camera front Samsung Galaxy Camera front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/Samsung-Galaxy-Camera/Samsung-Galaxy-Camera-front.jpg)
![Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX10 front Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX10 front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/Sony-Cyber-shot-DSC-RX10/Sony-RX10-front.jpg)
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Samsung Galaxy Camera vs Sony RX10 Key Specs
(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
- Revealed February 2013
- Alternative Name is Wi-Fi
(Full Review)
- 20MP - 1" Sensor
- 3" Tilting Screen
- ISO 125 - 12800 (Boost to 25600)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-200mm (F2.8) lens
- 813g - 129 x 88 x 102mm
- Introduced March 2014
- New Model is Sony RX10 II
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Samsung Galaxy Camera vs Sony RX10 Overview
Below is a extended analysis of the Samsung Galaxy Camera vs Sony RX10, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Large Sensor Superzoom by brands Samsung and Sony. The sensor resolution of the Galaxy Camera (16MP) and the RX10 (20MP) is pretty similar but the Galaxy Camera (1/2.3") and RX10 (1") feature totally different sensor dimensions.
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The Galaxy Camera was manufactured 13 months earlier than the RX10 which makes the cameras a generation apart from each other. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Samsung Galaxy Camera being a Compact camera and the Sony RX10 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.
Before we go through a comprehensive comparison, below is a brief summary of how the Galaxy Camera grades versus the RX10 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
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Samsung Galaxy Camera vs Sony RX10 Gallery
This is a preview of the gallery images for Samsung Galaxy Camera & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX10. The entire galleries are viewable at Samsung Galaxy Camera Gallery & Sony RX10 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Samsung Galaxy Camera over the Sony RX10
Galaxy Camera | RX10 | |||
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Screen sizing | 4.8" | ![]() | 3" | Bigger screen (+1.8") |
Touch screen | ![]() | Quickly navigate |
Reasons to pick Sony RX10 over the Samsung Galaxy Camera
RX10 | Galaxy Camera | |||
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Introduced | March 2014 | ![]() | February 2013 | More recent by 13 months |
Screen type | Tilting | ![]() | Fixed | Tilting screen |
Screen resolution | 1290k | ![]() | 922k | Clearer screen (+368k dot) |
Common features in the Samsung Galaxy Camera and Sony RX10
Galaxy Camera | RX10 | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | More exact focusing | ||
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither provides selfie screen |
Samsung Galaxy Camera vs Sony RX10 Physical Comparison
For those who are looking to lug around your camera frequently, you have to factor its weight and dimensions. The Samsung Galaxy Camera provides outer dimensions 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 RX10 has dimensions of 129mm x 88mm x 102mm (5.1" x 3.5" x 4.0") along with a weight of 813 grams (1.79 lbs).
Compare the Samsung Galaxy Camera vs Sony RX10 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.![Camera Size Comparison with Lenses Camera Size Comparison with Lenses](https://pxlmag.com/db/assets/camera-size-comparison-animation.gif)
Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you use at that time. Following is the front view physical size comparison of the Galaxy Camera vs the RX10.
![Samsung Galaxy Camera vs Sony RX10 size comparison Samsung Galaxy Camera vs Sony RX10 size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Samsung-Galaxy-Camera-vs-Sony-Cyber-shot-DSC-RX10-size-comparison.jpg)
Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the Galaxy Camera and RX10 is 90 and 58 respectively.
![Samsung Galaxy Camera vs Sony RX10 top view buttons comparison Samsung Galaxy Camera vs Sony RX10 top view buttons comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Samsung-Galaxy-Camera-vs-Sony-Cyber-shot-DSC-RX10-top-view-buttons-comparison.jpg)
Samsung Galaxy Camera vs Sony RX10 Sensor Comparison
Generally, its difficult to envision the contrast between sensor measurements just by going over technical specs. The visual here will help offer you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the Galaxy Camera and RX10.
As you have seen, both the cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The Galaxy Camera featuring a tinier sensor will make shooting shallower depth of field trickier and the Sony RX10 will offer you greater detail due to its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also let you crop photographs a little more aggressively. The older Galaxy Camera is going to be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.
![Samsung Galaxy Camera vs Sony RX10 sensor size comparison Samsung Galaxy Camera vs Sony RX10 sensor size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/sensor-compare/Samsung-Galaxy-Camera-vs-Sony-Cyber-shot-DSC-RX10-sensor-size-comparison.png)
Samsung Galaxy Camera vs Sony RX10 Screen and ViewFinder
![Samsung Galaxy Camera vs Sony RX10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison Samsung Galaxy Camera vs Sony RX10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Samsung-Galaxy-Camera-vs-Sony-Cyber-shot-DSC-RX10-screen-back-comparison.jpg)
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Photography Type Scores
Portrait Comparison
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Street Comparison
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Sports Comparison
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Travel Comparison
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Landscape Comparison
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Vlogging Comparison
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Samsung Galaxy Camera vs Sony RX10 Specifications
Samsung Galaxy Camera | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX10 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Samsung | Sony |
Model type | Samsung Galaxy Camera | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX10 |
Alternate name | Wi-Fi | - |
Category | Small Sensor Superzoom | Large Sensor Superzoom |
Revealed | 2013-02-19 | 2014-03-20 |
Body design | Compact | SLR-like (bridge) |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | 1.4GHz Quad-Core | Bionz X |
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1" |
Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 13.2 x 8.8mm |
Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 116.2mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16 megapixel | 20 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | - | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Highest Possible resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 5472 x 3648 |
Maximum native ISO | 3200 | 12800 |
Maximum enhanced ISO | - | 25600 |
Min native ISO | 100 | 125 |
RAW photos | ||
Min enhanced ISO | - | 80 |
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
AF touch | ||
Continuous AF | ||
Single AF | ||
Tracking AF | ||
AF selectice | ||
AF center weighted | ||
AF multi area | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detect AF | ||
Contract detect AF | ||
Phase detect AF | ||
Total focus points | - | 25 |
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 23-481mm (20.9x) | 24-200mm (8.3x) |
Maximal aperture | f/2.8-5.9 | f/2.8 |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 2.7 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Tilting |
Display size | 4.8" | 3" |
Resolution of display | 922k dot | 1,290k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Display tech | 308 ppi, HD Super Clear Touch Display | WhiteMagic |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | - | 1,440k dot |
Viewfinder coverage | - | 100 percent |
Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.7x |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 16s | 30s |
Max shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/3200s |
Continuous shutter speed | - | 10.0 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | - | 10.20 m |
Flash options | - | Auto, fill-flash, slow sync, rear sync, off |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 | 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 24p) ,1440 x 1080 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p) |
Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
Video data format | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
Microphone jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | none | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | BuiltIn | None |
Physical | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 300 gr (0.66 lbs) | 813 gr (1.79 lbs) |
Dimensions | 129 x 71 x 19mm (5.1" x 2.8" x 0.7") | 129 x 88 x 102mm (5.1" x 3.5" x 4.0") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall rating | not tested | 69 |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | 22.9 |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | 12.6 |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | 474 |
Other | ||
Battery life | - | 420 images |
Type of battery | - | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | - | NP-FW50 |
Self timer | - | Yes (2 or 10 sec, continuous) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | micro SD/micro SDHC/micro SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Cost at release | $450 | $698 |