Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 vs Sony W570

The following is a comprehensive review of the Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 versus Sony W570, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Ultracompact by rivals Samsung and Sony. The image resolution of the Galaxy Camera 2 (16MP) and the W570 (16MP) is fairly comparable and they enjoy the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The Galaxy Camera 2 was announced 3 years after the W570 which is a fairly large difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of these cameras come with different body type with the Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 being a Compact camera and the Sony W570 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before diving in to a complete comparison, below is a brief summation of how the Galaxy Camera 2 matches up vs the W570 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W570. The whole galleries are viewable at Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Gallery & Sony W570 Gallery.

For those who are aiming to travel with your camera frequently, you'll have to factor in its weight and proportions. The Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 comes with outer dimensions 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 W570 has measurements of 91mm x 52mm x 19mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 116 grams (0.26 lbs).

Contrast the Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 versus Sony W570 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Following is the front view sizing comparison of the Galaxy Camera 2 vs the W570.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Galaxy Camera 2 and W570 is 90 and 96 respectively.

Quite often, it can be tough to visualize the contrast in sensor dimensions purely by seeing a spec sheet. The pic below will give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the Galaxy Camera 2 and W570.

Clearly, both of these cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements and the same MP therefore you can expect comparable quality of photographs but you will need to consider the launch date of the cameras into account. The newer Galaxy Camera 2 provides an advantage with regard to sensor technology.