Samsung Galaxy S4 Zoom (4G SM-C105) vs Sony Xperia E3 (4G LTE)

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Side by side comparison between Samsung Galaxy S4 Zoom vs Sony Xperia E3 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

11/6/2016 11:20 AM, updated: 2/11/2023 9:04 AM

Compare Sony Xperia E3 X Samsung Galaxy S4 Zoom (4G SM-C105) 16Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

4.3"
AMOLED

540x960

16
MP

2mp

1.5GB
RAM

Dual-core

2330
mAh

(Removable)

06Points Sony Xperia E3 (4G LTE) Compare Samsung Galaxy S4 Zoom X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

4.5"
IPS

480x854

5
MP

0.3mp

1GB
RAM

Quad-core

2330
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Samsung Galaxy S4 Zoom (4G SM-C105)

The phonemore's choice is much more technical than personal. Therefore, you shouldn't only consider this. Our goal is to help you, but what's important to us may not be important to you. You decide which one is the best! Comment!

16 Advantages Samsung Galaxy S4 Zoom (4G SM-C105)	vs	6 Advantages Sony Xperia E3 (4G LTE)
+1.5GB LPDDR250% More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.	vs	1GB
+8GB (5GB available)197% More internal storage for applications and files	vs	4GB (1.68GB available)
+Until 64GB microSD, microSDXC100% More external storage for files using memory cards	vs	Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC
+Super AMOLEDAdvantage Super AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid	vs	TFT IPS LCD
+540x960 pixels26% Higher resolution screen	vs	480x854 pixels
+256 PPI17% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)	vs	218 PPI
+(back) 16MP2 times Higher resolution main camera	vs	(back) 5MP
+Xenon flashAdvantage The Xenon flash helps in dark places or in low light	vs	LED flash
+Digital and optical zoomAdvantage The zoom allows for better focus and approach to take pictures	vs	Only digital zoom
+BSI sensorAdvantage The BSI sensor allows the entry of more light generating photos with more detail and brightness	vs	Not supported
+(front) 2MP5 times Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies	vs	(front) 0.3MP
+(front) HD (1280x720)2 times More image quality for recording videos with the secondary camera	vs	(front) VGA (640x480)
+GyroscopeAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)Advantage Removable battery can be replaced easily	vs	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
+Micro-B USB MHLAdvantage The TV-output lets you use your device on TV by cable	vs	Not supported
+DLNAAdvantage With DLNA technology you can access and play media files on TV, tablet or DLNA compatible device.	vs	Not supported
1.5GHz 32bit Dual-core (32nm)	vs	+1.2GHz 32bit Quad-core20% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
208 grams (7.28 ounces)	vs	+144 grams (5.04 ounces)44% Lighter
15.4 millimeters (0.61 inches)	vs	+8.5 millimeters (0.33 inches)81% Thinner
4.3"	vs	+4.5"5% Larger screen
(4G LTE) 100 Mbps	vs	+(4G LTE-A) 150 Mbps50% Faster for surfing the internet and download files
Not supported	vs	+FM (RDS)Advantage The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general

25 Common items in both devices

16 million

Autofocus

HDR photo only main camera

Full HD (1920x1080)

Android 4.4.2 KitKat

4G LTE / 4G LTE-A

Capacitive

+18 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features
	Galaxy S4 Zoom (4G SM-C105)	Sony Xperia E3 (4G LTE)
Change model		Choose the model
Model	Galaxy S4 Zoom (4G SM-C105)	Xperia E3 (4G LTE)
Other model names	Galaxy S4 Zoom LTE SM-C105	Sony Xperia E3 D2203 LTE, Sony Xperia E3 LTE D2206
Country or region available	(Europe), (Global, International), Australia, Egypt, United Arab Emirates, Singapore	feature not registered
Brand	Samsung	Sony
Release date	8/1/2013, Announced: 6/30/2013	9/1/2014
Depth	15.4 millimeters (0.61 inches)	8.5 millimeters (0.33 inches)
Size (width x height)	63.5 x 125.5 millimeters (2.5 x 4.94 in)	69.4 x 137.1 millimeters (2.73 x 5.4 in)
Weight	208 grams (7.28 ounces)	144 grams (5.04 ounces)
Build, materials	Plastic body, glass front	feature not registered
Protection against water and others	Not supported	Not supported
📲 Display
	Galaxy S4 Zoom (4G SM-C105)	Sony Xperia E3 (4G LTE)
Display type	Super AMOLED	TFT IPS LCD
Screen size	4.3" inches	4.5" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~64% (screen-to-body ratio)	~58.6% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	540x960 pixels (16:9)	480x854 pixels
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Multitouch 2-points
Pixel density (dot pitch)	256 PPI	218 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Gorilla Glass 3	Scratch-resistant glass
Refresh rate	60Hz	feature not registered
Display features	Not supported	feature not registered
🤖 Operating System
	Galaxy S4 Zoom (4G SM-C105)	Sony Xperia E3 (4G LTE)
System version	Android 4.2.2 Jelly Bean	Android 4.4.2 KitKat
Firmware update	Android 4.4.2 KitKat	feature not registered
User Interface	TouchWiz UI	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	Galaxy S4 Zoom (4G SM-C105)	Sony Xperia E3 (4G LTE)
Chipset	32bit: Samsung Exynos 4212 (32nm)	32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 400 MSM8926 (28nm)
CPU	Dual-core, 1 processor: 2x 1.5GHz ARM Cortex-A9 (Dual-core)	Quad-core, 1 processor: 4x 1.2GHz ARM Cortex-A7 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controller	ARM Mali-400 MP4 (400MHz)	Qualcomm Adreno 305 400Mhz
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	Galaxy S4 Zoom (4G SM-C105)	Sony Xperia E3 (4G LTE)
RAM memory	1.5GB LPDDR2	1GB
Internal storage	8GB (5GB available) eMMC 4.41	4GB (1.68GB available)
External storage	Until 64GB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)	Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC (dedicated slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	Galaxy S4 Zoom (4G SM-C105)	Sony Xperia E3 (4G LTE)
Dual-SIM	Not supported	Not supported
SIM card	1 slot (Single-SIM) micro-SIM (3FF)	1 slot (Single-SIM) micro-SIM (3FF)
Maximum Download / Upload	100/50 Mbps	150/50 Mbps
Network technology	2G, 3G, 4G	2G, 3G, 4G
Frequency, bands	Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz band	Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900	Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 2G network	GSM 850/900/1800/1900	GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G network	UMTS 850/900/1900/2100	UMTS D2203: 850/900/2100 - D2206: 850/1700/1900/2100
Primary 4G network	LTE Cat3 (3, 6, 7, 8)	LTE D2203: 800/850/900/1800/2100/2600 - D2206: 700/1700/1900/2100/2600
Primary 5G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary data network	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTE	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTE, LTE-A
Secondary 2G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary 3G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary 4G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary data network	Not supported	Not supported
📷 Camera
	Galaxy S4 Zoom (4G SM-C105)	Sony Xperia E3 (4G LTE)
Back camera (main camera)	16 megapixels	5 megapixels
Main camera resolution	4608x3456 pixels	2592x1944 pixels
Video recording (primary)	Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps	Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps
Flash	Xenon flash	LED flash
Focal aperture	f/3.1 (aperture)	feature not registered
Focal length	24mm (lens)	feature not registered
Sensor size	1/2.3" inches	feature not registered
Pixel size	1.3µm pixel	feature not registered
Autofocus	Autofocus	Autofocus
Touch focus	Supported	Supported
Image stabilization	OIS: Optical stabilization	feature not registered
Zoom	Digital and optical zoom	Only digital zoom
Face/smile detection	Face detection, Smile detection	Face detection, Smile detection
BSI sensor	Supported	Not supported
HDR	HDR photo only main camera	HDR photo only main camera
Camera extras	10x-optical-zoom (24-240mm)	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	Galaxy S4 Zoom (4G SM-C105)	Sony Xperia E3 (4G LTE)
Front camera (secondary)	2 megapixels	0.3 megapixels
Front camera resolution	1600x1200 pixels	640x480 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	HD (1280x720)	VGA (640x480)
Front flash	Not supported	Not supported
Focal aperture	feature not registered	feature not registered
Focal length	feature not registered	feature not registered
Sensor size	feature not registered	feature not registered
Pixel size	feature not registered	feature not registered
🔉 Sound and multimedia
	Galaxy S4 Zoom (4G SM-C105)	Sony Xperia E3 (4G LTE)
Loudspeaker	Mono sound (not stereo)	Supported
Active noise cancellation	2 microphones or more	2 microphones or more
Radio	Not supported	FM (RDS)
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV	MP4, H.264, H.263
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC	MP3, WAV, eAAC+
🔌 Connectivity
	Galaxy S4 Zoom (4G SM-C105)	Sony Xperia E3 (4G LTE)
USB	MicroUSB 2.0, USB OTG On-The-Go	MicroUSB 2.0
Audio output	3.5mm jack	3.5mm jack
TV output	Micro-B USB MHL	Not supported
Bluetooth	4.0 + A2DP	4.0 + A2DP
WiFi	802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO WiFi Direct, hotspot	802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz) WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNA	Supported	Not supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS
NFC	Supported	Supported
Infrared port	Supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	Galaxy S4 Zoom (4G SM-C105)	Sony Xperia E3 (4G LTE)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Gyroscope Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Galaxy S4 Zoom (4G SM-C105)	Sony Xperia E3 (4G LTE)
Battery type	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
Battery capacity	2330 mAh	2330 mAh
Charger, watts	10W Wired charging	Wired charging
Inductive / wireless charging	Not supported	feature not registered
Talk time autonomy	12 hours	8.5 hours
Standby	570 hours (23.8 days)	660 hours (27.5 days)
➕ Other features
	Galaxy S4 Zoom (4G SM-C105)	Sony Xperia E3 (4G LTE)
Call control	Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands	Voice dialing, Voice recorder
Messaging	SMS (Swype), MMS, E-mail, Push mail	SMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail
Hands-free calling	Supported	Supported
Video calling	Supported	Supported
Ringtones	Polyphonic and customized	Polyphonic and customized
Web browser	HTML, XHTML, HTML5	HTML, XHTML, HTML5
Antenna	Internal antenna	Internal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboard	Not supported	Not supported
Miscellaneous	• Colors: White, Black • Dropbox 50GB • S-Voice natural language	• Colors: Black, White, Lime, Copper • USB On-The-Go • 3D Surround Sound • ClearAudio+ • ANT+ support Java framework
☢️ Radiation rate
	Galaxy S4 Zoom (4G SM-C105)	Sony Xperia E3 (4G LTE)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	0.33W/kg (head), 0.675W/kg (body)	feature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	0.255W/kg (head), 0.166W/kg (body)	feature not registered