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Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 vs Sony W230

Portability
90
Imaging
40
Features
60
Overall
48
Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W230 front
Portability
95
Imaging
34
Features
25
Overall
30

Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 vs Sony W230 Key Specs

Samsung Galaxy Camera 2
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 4.8" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 23-483mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 283g - 133 x 71 x 19mm
  • Launched January 2014
Sony W230
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 30-120mm (F2.8-5.8) lens
  • 156g - 95 x 57 x 22mm
  • Announced February 2009
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Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 vs Sony W230 Overview

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.

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Reasons to pick Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 over the Sony W230

 Galaxy Camera 2 W230 
AnnouncedJanuary 2014February 2009More recent by 60 months
Screen dimensions4.8"3"Bigger screen (+1.8")
Screen resolution1037k230kSharper screen (+807k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Sony W230 over the Samsung Galaxy Camera 2

 W230 Galaxy Camera 2 

Common features in the Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 and Sony W230

 Galaxy Camera 2 W230 
Focus manually More accurate focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen No selfie screen

Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 vs Sony W230 Physical Comparison

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).

Examine the Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 and Sony W230 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 vs Sony W230 size comparison

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

Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 vs Sony W230 top view buttons comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 vs Sony W230 Sensor Comparison

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.

Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 vs Sony W230 sensor size comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 vs Sony W230 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 vs Sony W230 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Samsung Galaxy Camera 2
Portrait photography with Sony W230
44
has manual focus
good MP (16MP)
features face detection autofocus
external flash not possible
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
27
manual focus
lack of manual mode
external flash not possible
megapixel count low (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Street photography info
Sony W230 Street photography info
65
built in image stabilization (Optical)
has touch to focus
lighter than competition (283g)
no moving screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
56
has image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Sports photography info
Sony W230 Sports photography info
48
excellent zoom range (23-483mm 21.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16 megapixels)
good battery life (400 per charge)
very slow continuous shooting (5.0 fps)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
25
has image stabilization (Optical)
low frames per second (2.0 fps)
no shutter priority
megapixel count low (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Travel photography details
Sony W230 Travel photography details
73
good battery life (400 CIPA)
lighter than competition (283 grams)
supports bluetooth
has touch to focus
good MP (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
decently wide (23mm)
long reach (483mm)
missing Timelapse function
does not posses selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
51
flash built-in
doesn't have Timelapse recording
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
wide angle not great (30mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Landscape photography advice
Sony W230 Landscape photography advice
52
has manual focus
decently wide (23mm)
screen larger than average (4.8 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16 megapixels)
good battery life (400 per charge)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
missing Timelapse function
36
manual focus
nice screen size (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (30mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
lack of manual mode
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Samsung Galaxy Camera 2
Vlogging with Sony W230
37
decently wide (23mm)
has touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
features face detection autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
has external microphone support
lighter than competition (283g)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
does not posses selfie friendly display
25
has image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not great (30mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
video resolution low (640 x 480 pixels)
doesn't have microphone support
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Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 vs Sony W230 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 and Sony W230
 Samsung Galaxy Camera 2Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W230
General Information
Make Samsung Sony
Model Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W230
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2014-01-02 2009-02-17
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip 1.6GHz Quad-Core Exynos -
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 12 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4608 x 3456 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points - 9
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 23-483mm (21.0x) 30-120mm (4.0x)
Max aperture f/2.8-5.9 f/2.8-5.8
Macro focus range 10cm 4cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 4.8 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 1,037 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display tech HD Super Clear Touch Display -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 16 seconds 1 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 5.0 frames per sec 2.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 3.80 m 3.90 m
Flash options Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, fill-in, slow sync, flash off, redeye fix Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 640x480
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS BuiltIn None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 283g (0.62 lb) 156g (0.34 lb)
Physical dimensions 133 x 71 x 19mm (5.2" x 2.8" x 0.7") 95 x 57 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9")
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 life 400 pictures -
Style of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model Built-in -
Self timer Yes (2, 5, or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage type microSD/microSDHC/microSDXC Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Cost at launch $400 $180