Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 vs Sony W560

The following is a extended overview of the Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 and Sony W560, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Ultracompact by companies Samsung and Sony. The image resolution of the Galaxy Camera 2 (16MP) and the W560 (14MP) is fairly similar and both cameras boast the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The Galaxy Camera 2 was unveiled 3 years after the W560 which is quite a significant gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras have different body design with the Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 being a Compact camera and the Sony W560 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before getting straight to a complete comparison, here is a concise synopsis of how the Galaxy Camera 2 grades against the W560 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W560. The full galleries are viewable at Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Gallery and Sony W560 Gallery.

For those who are looking to travel with your camera often, you're going to have to think about its weight and proportions. The Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 offers outer 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 W560 has measurements of 94mm x 56mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") and a weight of 110 grams (0.24 lbs).

Examine the Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 and Sony W560 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are utilising at that moment. The following is a front view physical size comparison of the Galaxy Camera 2 compared to the W560.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Galaxy Camera 2 and W560 is 90 and 96 respectively.

Normally, it can be hard to see the gap between sensor dimensions only by reading specs. The picture here may provide you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the Galaxy Camera 2 and W560.

All in all, each of these cameras have the same sensor dimensions but not the same megapixels. You should anticipate the Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 to deliver greater detail having an extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop photos a bit more aggressively. The newer Galaxy Camera 2 will have an advantage with regard to sensor technology.