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Samsung Galaxy Camera vs Sony S980

Portability
90
Imaging
40
Features
55
Overall
46
Samsung Galaxy Camera front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S980 front
Portability
94
Imaging
34
Features
17
Overall
27

Samsung Galaxy Camera vs Sony S980 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
  • Launched February 2013
  • Additionally Known as Wi-Fi
Sony S980
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 33-132mm (F3.3-5.2) lens
  • 167g - 93 x 56 x 24mm
  • Launched February 2009
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Samsung Galaxy Camera vs Sony S980 Overview

Here, we are evaluating the Samsung Galaxy Camera vs Sony S980, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Samsung and Sony. There exists a large gap between the sensor resolutions of the Galaxy Camera (16MP) and S980 (12MP) but both cameras offer the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The Galaxy Camera was brought out 4 years later than the S980 and that is quite a serious difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before we go into a in-depth comparison, here is a concise summary of how the Galaxy Camera scores against the S980 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Samsung Galaxy Camera over the Sony S980

 Galaxy Camera S980 
LaunchedFebruary 2013February 2009Fresher by 49 months
Display size4.8"2.7"Larger display (+2.1")
Display resolution922k230kClearer display (+692k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Sony S980 over the Samsung Galaxy Camera

 S980 Galaxy Camera 

Common features in the Samsung Galaxy Camera and Sony S980

 Galaxy Camera S980 
Manually focus Dial precise focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen

Samsung Galaxy Camera vs Sony S980 Physical Comparison

In case you're going to carry your camera, you'll have to take into account its weight and proportions. The Samsung Galaxy Camera enjoys exterior measurements of 129mm x 71mm x 19mm (5.1" x 2.8" x 0.7") with a weight of 300 grams (0.66 lbs) while the Sony S980 has measurements of 93mm x 56mm x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") with a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are utilizing at that time. The following is a front view dimension comparison of the Galaxy Camera vs the S980.

Samsung Galaxy Camera vs Sony S980 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Galaxy Camera and S980 is 90 and 94 respectively.

Samsung Galaxy Camera vs Sony S980 top view buttons comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera vs Sony S980 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, its hard to see the difference between sensor sizing merely by checking specifications. The graphic underneath might offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the Galaxy Camera and S980.

To sum up, the two cameras come with the identical sensor size but not the same megapixels. You can anticipate the Samsung Galaxy Camera to resolve greater detail having its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also let you crop pics a good deal more aggressively. The younger Galaxy Camera is going to have an advantage with regard to sensor technology.

Samsung Galaxy Camera vs Sony S980 sensor size comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera vs Sony S980 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung Galaxy Camera vs Sony S980 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera as a Portrait photography camera
Sony S980 as a Portrait photography camera
40
you can focus manually
MP count good (16 megapixels)
cannot use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
27
you can focus manually
manual mode not possible
no external flash support
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Samsung Galaxy Camera
Street photography with Sony S980
61
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (300 grams)
no articulating screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
47
no moving screen
lack of image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera Sports photography details
Sony S980 Sports photography details
50
incredible zoom range (23-481mm 20.9 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
17
max frames per second very slow (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
lack of image stabilization
resolution not great (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera as a Travel photography camera
Sony S980 as a Travel photography camera
69
lighter than competition (300g)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
fairly wide (23mm)
long reach (481mm)
lack of Timelapse function
does not offer selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f2.8)
51
has built in flash
does not have Timelapse function
resolution not great (12MP)
display is not selfie friendly
wide angle not the best (33mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera Landscape photography info
Sony S980 Landscape photography info
50
you can focus manually
fairly wide (23mm)
big screen (4.8")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16MP)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
lack of Timelapse function
27
you can focus manually
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (33mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
small screen (2.7")
manual mode not possible
lack of image stabilization
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
does not have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera Vlogging advice
Sony S980 Vlogging advice
37
fairly wide (23mm)
has touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
includes microphone socket
lighter than competition (300 grams)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
does not offer selfie friendly display
22
wide angle not the best (33mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
display is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have external microphone support
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Samsung Galaxy Camera vs Sony S980 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung Galaxy Camera and Sony S980
 Samsung Galaxy CameraSony Cyber-shot DSC-S980
General Information
Manufacturer Samsung Sony
Model type Samsung Galaxy Camera Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S980
Also called as Wi-Fi -
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2013-02-19 2009-02-17
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by 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 surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 12MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4608 x 3456 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points - 9
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 23-481mm (20.9x) 33-132mm (4.0x)
Largest aperture f/2.8-5.9 f/3.3-5.2
Macro focusing range - 10cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 4.8 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of display 922 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display tech 308 ppi, HD Super Clear Touch Display -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 16 seconds 2 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shutter rate - 1.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance - 3.50 m
Flash options - Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 1280 x 720 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB none USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS BuiltIn None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 300 gr (0.66 lb) 167 gr (0.37 lb)
Physical dimensions 129 x 71 x 19mm (5.1" x 2.8" x 0.7") 93 x 56 x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9")
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
Self timer - Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type micro SD/micro SDHC/micro SDXC Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Cost at release $450 $300