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Samsung Galaxy Camera vs Sony S930

Portability
90
Imaging
40
Features
55
Overall
46
Samsung Galaxy Camera front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S930 front
Portability
94
Imaging
33
Features
17
Overall
26

Samsung Galaxy Camera vs Sony S930 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
  • Introduced February 2013
  • Also referred to as Wi-Fi
Sony S930
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.4" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 320 x 240 video
  • 38-108mm (F2.9-5.4) lens
  • 167g - 90 x 61 x 26mm
  • Revealed January 2009
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Samsung Galaxy Camera vs Sony S930 Overview

Below, we will be matching up the Samsung Galaxy Camera versus Sony S930, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Samsung and Sony. There is a significant difference among the resolutions of the Galaxy Camera (16MP) and S930 (10MP) but they feature the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The Galaxy Camera was revealed 4 years later than the S930 and that is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving through a more detailed comparison, below is a short summary of how the Galaxy Camera matches up vs the S930 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Samsung Galaxy Camera over the Sony S930

 Galaxy Camera S930 
RevealedFebruary 2013January 2009More recent by 51 months
Screen dimension4.8"2.4"Bigger screen (+2.4")
Screen resolution922k112kCrisper screen (+810k dot)
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Sony S930 over the Samsung Galaxy Camera

 S930 Galaxy Camera 

Common features in the Samsung Galaxy Camera and Sony S930

 Galaxy Camera S930 
Manual focus Very exact focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen

Samsung Galaxy Camera vs Sony S930 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is intending to lug around your camera often, you need to factor its weight and proportions. The Samsung Galaxy Camera has got outer measurements of 129mm x 71mm x 19mm (5.1" x 2.8" x 0.7") along with a weight of 300 grams (0.66 lbs) whilst the Sony S930 has measurements of 90mm x 61mm x 26mm (3.5" x 2.4" x 1.0") having a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are utilising at that time. Below is the front view over all size comparison of the Galaxy Camera against the S930.

Samsung Galaxy Camera vs Sony S930 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the Galaxy Camera and S930 is 90 and 94 respectively.

Samsung Galaxy Camera vs Sony S930 top view buttons comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera vs Sony S930 Sensor Comparison

Often, it is difficult to see the difference in sensor measurements merely by checking out specs. The graphic here should give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the Galaxy Camera and S930.

As you can plainly see, each of the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same megapixels. You should expect the Samsung Galaxy Camera to show extra detail because of its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution will allow you to crop shots much more aggressively. The fresher Galaxy Camera is going to have a benefit when it comes to sensor tech.

Samsung Galaxy Camera vs Sony S930 sensor size comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera vs Sony S930 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung Galaxy Camera vs Sony S930 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera as a Portrait photography camera
Sony S930 as a Portrait photography camera
40
focusing manually
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
no external flash support
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
26
you can focus manually
no manual mode
external flash not possible
MP count low (10 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera Street photography information
Sony S930 Street photography information
61
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (300g)
no moving screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
56
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Samsung Galaxy Camera
Sports photography with Sony S930
50
incredible zoom range (23-481mm 20.9 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
24
has image stabilization (Optical)
painfully slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
MP count low (10MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera Travel photography features
Sony S930 Travel photography features
69
lighter than competition in class (300g)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
relatively wide (23mm)
great reach (481mm)
lack of Timelapse function
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
50
flash built-in
does not have Timelapse mode
MP count low (10MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not good (38mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera Landscape photography advice
Sony S930 Landscape photography advice
50
focusing manually
relatively wide (23mm)
big screen (4.8")
image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
lack of Timelapse function
31
you can focus manually
has image stabilization (Optical)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (38mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.9)
screen is small (2.4")
no manual mode
MP count low (10MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
does not have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Samsung Galaxy Camera
Vlogging with Sony S930
37
relatively wide (23mm)
touchscreen functionality
image stabilization (Optical)
high video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
does have microphone jack
lighter than competition in class (300g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
display is not selfie friendly
25
has image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not good (38mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.9)
display isn't selfie friendly
video quality not great (320 x 240 pxls)
does not have external microphone port
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Samsung Galaxy Camera vs Sony S930 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung Galaxy Camera and Sony S930
 Samsung Galaxy CameraSony Cyber-shot DSC-S930
General Information
Manufacturer Samsung Sony
Model Samsung Galaxy Camera Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S930
Also called as Wi-Fi -
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2013-02-19 2009-01-08
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip 1.4GHz Quad-Core -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 10 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 4608 x 3456 3648 x 2736
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points - 9
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 23-481mm (20.9x) 38-108mm (2.8x)
Largest aperture f/2.8-5.9 f/2.9-5.4
Macro focus range - 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 4.8" 2.4"
Display resolution 922k dot 112k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display tech 308 ppi, HD Super Clear Touch Display -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 16 seconds 1/8 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed - 2.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range - 3.00 m (Auto ISO)
Flash options - Auto, Forced Flash, Slow Syncro, No Flash
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 320x240
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB none none
GPS BuiltIn None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 300g (0.66 lb) 167g (0.37 lb)
Dimensions 129 x 71 x 19mm (5.1" x 2.8" x 0.7") 90 x 61 x 26mm (3.5" x 2.4" x 1.0")
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 - 2 x AA
Self timer - Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media micro SD/micro SDHC/micro SDXC Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo / PRo-HG Duo, Internal
Storage slots One One
Retail cost $450 $219