Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 vs Sony W230

On this page, we will be contrasting the Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 and Sony W230, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Samsung and Sony. There is a considerable difference between the image resolutions of the Galaxy Camera 2 (16MP) and W230 (12MP) but both cameras boast the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The Galaxy Camera 2 was released 4 years later than the W230 and that is quite a large difference as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before going straight to a detailed comparison, here is a brief summary of how the Galaxy Camera 2 scores against the W230 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W230. The complete galleries are provided at Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Gallery & Sony W230 Gallery.

For anyone who is aiming to lug around your camera often, you're going to have to factor in its weight and volume. The Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 has got outer dimensions of 133mm x 71mm x 19mm (5.2" x 2.8" x 0.7") along with a weight of 283 grams (0.62 lbs) whilst the Sony W230 has sizing of 95mm x 57mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") and a weight of 156 grams (0.34 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are employing at that time. The following is a front view sizing comparison of the Galaxy Camera 2 vs the W230.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the Galaxy Camera 2 and W230 is 90 and 95 respectively.

Often, it can be difficult to picture the gap between sensor measurements only by reading technical specs. The visual underneath may offer you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the Galaxy Camera 2 and W230.

As you can tell, both the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit different MP. You can count on the Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 to deliver greater detail as a result of its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop shots more aggressively. The more modern Galaxy Camera 2 should have an advantage with regard to sensor innovation.