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Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 vs Sony W290

Portability
90
Imaging
40
Features
60
Overall
48
Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W290 front
Portability
94
Imaging
34
Features
28
Overall
31

Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 vs Sony W290 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
  • Announced January 2014
Sony W290
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.3-5.2) lens
  • 167g - 98 x 57 x 23mm
  • Released February 2009
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Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 vs Sony W290 Overview

Its time to look more closely at the Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 vs Sony W290, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Samsung and Sony. There exists a large gap between the resolutions of the Galaxy Camera 2 (16MP) and W290 (12MP) but both cameras boast the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The Galaxy Camera 2 was unveiled 4 years later than the W290 and that is quite a serious difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before diving straight to a thorough comparison, here is a short summary of how the Galaxy Camera 2 grades versus the W290 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 over the Sony W290

 Galaxy Camera 2 W290 
ReleasedJanuary 2014February 2009Fresher by 60 months
Display size4.8"3"Larger display (+1.8")
Display resolution1037k230kCrisper display (+807k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Sony W290 over the Samsung Galaxy Camera 2

 W290 Galaxy Camera 2 

Common features in the Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 and Sony W290

 Galaxy Camera 2 W290 
Focus manually Very accurate focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen

Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 vs Sony W290 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is planning to carry your camera regularly, you need to consider its weight and measurements. The Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 enjoys exterior measurements of 133mm x 71mm x 19mm (5.2" x 2.8" x 0.7") and a weight of 283 grams (0.62 lbs) while the Sony W290 has proportions of 98mm x 57mm x 23mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") with a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you use at that time. Here is a front view scale comparison of the Galaxy Camera 2 versus the W290.

Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 vs Sony W290 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Galaxy Camera 2 and W290 is 90 and 94 respectively.

Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 vs Sony W290 top view buttons comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 vs Sony W290 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it is very tough to envision the contrast between sensor sizing merely by looking at specs. The visual below might provide you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the Galaxy Camera 2 and W290.

As you can plainly see, both of the cameras feature the identical sensor size but not the same MP. You can expect to see the Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 to give more detail having an extra 4MP. Greater resolution will help you crop pics way more aggressively. The younger Galaxy Camera 2 is going to have a benefit with regard to sensor innovation.

Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 vs Sony W290 sensor size comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 vs Sony W290 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 vs Sony W290 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Portrait photography highlights
Sony W290 Portrait photography highlights
44
focusing manually
good resolution (16MP)
has face detection autofocus
external flash not possible
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
27
has manual focus
no manual exposure
can't use external flash
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Street photography information
Sony W290 Street photography information
65
image stabilization (Optical)
supports touch to focus
lighter than average (283g)
screen is fixed
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
56
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Samsung Galaxy Camera 2
Sports photography with Sony W290
48
long zoom range (23-483mm 21.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16MP)
great battery pack (400 per charge)
low frames per second (5.0 frames per second)
small sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
25
built in image stabilization (Optical)
continuous shooting slow (2.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Travel photography information
Sony W290 Travel photography information
73
great battery pack (400 shots)
lighter than average (283g)
connects via bluetooth
supports touch to focus
good resolution (16MP)
built-in flash
decently wide (23mm)
long reach (483mm)
does not have Time Lapse mode
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
57
built-in flash
quite wide (28mm)
lack of Timelapse recording
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony W290 as a Landscape photography camera
52
focusing manually
decently wide (23mm)
screen larger than average (4.8 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
great battery pack (400 per charge)
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
does not have Time Lapse mode
41
has manual focus
quite wide (28mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
no manual exposure
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
lack of Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Vlogging highlights
Sony W290 Vlogging highlights
37
decently wide (23mm)
touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
has face detection autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
comes with external mic socket
lighter than average (283g)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
display is not selfie friendly
28
quite wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
display is not selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of external microphone socket
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Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 vs Sony W290 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 and Sony W290
 Samsung Galaxy Camera 2Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W290
General Information
Company Samsung Sony
Model type Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W290
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2014-01-02 2009-02-17
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
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 surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti alias 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 data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points - 9
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 23-483mm (21.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Max aperture f/2.8-5.9 f/3.3-5.2
Macro focusing distance 10cm 10cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 4.8 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 1,037k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display tech HD Super Clear Touch Display -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 16s 2s
Highest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1600s
Continuous shooting rate 5.0 frames/s 2.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 3.80 m 3.90 m
Flash settings Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, fill-in, slow sync, flash off, redeye fix Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 1280 x 720 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4
Microphone port
Headphone port
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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 283 grams (0.62 pounds) 167 grams (0.37 pounds)
Physical dimensions 133 x 71 x 19mm (5.2" x 2.8" x 0.7") 98 x 57 x 23mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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
Battery life 400 photos -
Style of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID Built-in -
Self timer Yes (2, 5, or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage microSD/microSDHC/microSDXC Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Retail pricing $400 $230