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Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 vs Sony W350

Portability
90
Imaging
40
Features
60
Overall
48
Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W350 front
Portability
97
Imaging
36
Features
25
Overall
31

Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 vs Sony W350 Key Specs

Samsung Galaxy Camera 2
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 4.8" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 23-483mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 283g - 133 x 71 x 19mm
  • Introduced January 2014
Sony W350
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-105mm (F2.7-5.7) lens
  • 117g - 91 x 52 x 17mm
  • Revealed January 2010
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Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 vs Sony W350 Overview

Lets look more closely at the Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 vs Sony W350, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Ultracompact by companies Samsung and Sony. The sensor resolution of the Galaxy Camera 2 (16MP) and the W350 (14MP) is very similar and both cameras offer the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The Galaxy Camera 2 was launched 4 years after the W350 which is quite a big difference as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras feature different body design with the Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 being a Compact camera and the Sony W350 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before diving right into a in depth comparison, here is a concise synopsis of how the Galaxy Camera 2 grades vs the W350 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 over the Sony W350

 Galaxy Camera 2 W350 
RevealedJanuary 2014January 2010Newer by 49 months
Manually focus Very accurate focusing
Display size4.8"2.7"Larger display (+2.1")
Display resolution1037k230kClearer display (+807k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Sony W350 over the Samsung Galaxy Camera 2

 W350 Galaxy Camera 2 

Common features in the Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 and Sony W350

 Galaxy Camera 2 W350 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen

Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 vs Sony W350 Physical Comparison

When you are looking to travel with your camera, you will want to think about its weight and dimensions. The Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 has exterior measurements of 133mm x 71mm x 19mm (5.2" x 2.8" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 283 grams (0.62 lbs) while the Sony W350 has dimensions of 91mm x 52mm x 17mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7") with a weight of 117 grams (0.26 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you select during that time. Here is a front view scale comparison of the Galaxy Camera 2 vs the W350.

Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 vs Sony W350 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the Galaxy Camera 2 and W350 is 90 and 97 respectively.

Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 vs Sony W350 top view buttons comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 vs Sony W350 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it can be hard to picture the contrast between sensor dimensions only by reading specs. The image below should give you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the Galaxy Camera 2 and W350.

All in all, the 2 cameras feature the identical sensor size but different MP. You can expect to see the Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 to offer you extra detail utilizing its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop photos way more aggressively. The newer Galaxy Camera 2 should have a benefit when it comes to sensor technology.

Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 vs Sony W350 sensor size comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 vs Sony W350 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 vs Sony W350 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony W350 as a Portrait photography camera
44
you can focus manually
good resolution (16 megapixels)
provides face detection autofocus
cannot use external flash
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
28
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
lack of manual exposure
external flash not possible
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Street photography features
Sony W350 Street photography features
65
image stabilization (Optical)
features focus via touch
lighter than average in class (283g)
screen is fixed
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
58
has image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Sports photography info
Sony W350 Sports photography info
48
excellent zoom range (23-483mm 21.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16MP)
great battery life (400 CIPA)
continuous shooting slow (5.0 frames per second)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
34
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
continuous shooting slow (1.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 as a Travel photography camera
Sony W350 as a Travel photography camera
73
great battery life (400 CIPA)
lighter than average in class (283 grams)
supports bluetooth
features focus via touch
good resolution (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
fairly wide (23mm)
very long reach (483mm)
no Time Lapse recording
does not have selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
66
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
really wide (26mm)
does not have Time Lapse mode
does not have selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.7)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Landscape photography highlights
Sony W350 Landscape photography highlights
52
you can focus manually
fairly wide (23mm)
very good size screen (4.8 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16MP)
great battery life (400 shots)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
no Time Lapse recording
37
really wide (26mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.7)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
lack of manual exposure
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
does not have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Vlogging highlights
Sony W350 Vlogging highlights
37
fairly wide (23mm)
touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detection autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
comes with external mic jack
lighter than average in class (283 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
does not have selfie friendly display
29
really wide (26mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.7)
does not have selfie friendly screen
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have external mic port
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Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 vs Sony W350 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 and Sony W350
 Samsung Galaxy Camera 2Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W350
General Information
Brand Samsung Sony
Model Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W350
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Ultracompact
Introduced 2014-01-02 2010-01-07
Body design Compact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Powered by 1.6GHz Quad-Core Exynos Bionz
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 14MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4608 x 3456 4320 x 3240
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points - 9
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 23-483mm (21.0x) 26-105mm (4.0x)
Max aperture f/2.8-5.9 f/2.7-5.7
Macro focus distance 10cm 10cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 4.8 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of screen 1,037k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen technology HD Super Clear Touch Display -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 16 secs 2 secs
Max shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shutter speed 5.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 3.80 m 3.80 m
Flash modes Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, fill-in, slow sync, flash off, redeye fix Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro
External flash
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 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic jack
Headphone jack
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
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 283 gr (0.62 pounds) 117 gr (0.26 pounds)
Physical dimensions 133 x 71 x 19mm (5.2" x 2.8" x 0.7") 91 x 52 x 17mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 images -
Battery form Battery Pack -
Battery model Built-in NP-BN1
Self timer Yes (2, 5, or 10 sec) Yes (2 sec or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media microSD/microSDHC/microSDXC Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro HG-Duo, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Launch cost $400 $200