Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 vs Sony W330

Below is a comprehensive comparison of the Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 versus Sony W330, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Ultracompact by companies Samsung and Sony. The resolution of the Galaxy Camera 2 (16MP) and the W330 (14MP) is very well matched and both cameras provide the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The Galaxy Camera 2 was announced 4 years later than the W330 and that is quite a big gap as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras have different body design with the Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 being a Compact camera and the Sony W330 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before going straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a simple overview of how the Galaxy Camera 2 grades against the W330 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W330. The whole galleries are available at Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Gallery and Sony W330 Gallery.

If you are intending to lug around your camera, you'll have to factor in its weight and proportions. The Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 enjoys external measurements of 133mm x 71mm x 19mm (5.2" x 2.8" x 0.7") with a weight of 283 grams (0.62 lbs) while the Sony W330 has measurements of 96mm x 57mm x 17mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 128 grams (0.28 lbs).

Take a look at the Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 versus Sony W330 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are employing at the time. Below is a front view over all size comparison of the Galaxy Camera 2 and the W330.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the Galaxy Camera 2 and W330 is 90 and 96 respectively.

Usually, it's hard to picture the gap between sensor measurements merely by looking at a spec sheet. The photograph below might offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the Galaxy Camera 2 and W330.

As you can see, both of these cameras have the same sensor dimensions but different megapixels. You should expect to see the Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 to resolve extra detail with its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will enable you to crop images a bit more aggressively. The younger Galaxy Camera 2 provides an advantage in sensor innovation.