Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 vs Sony W620

Its time to look much closer at the Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 and Sony W620, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Samsung and Sony. The image resolution of the Galaxy Camera 2 (16MP) and the W620 (14MP) is relatively close and both cameras offer the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The Galaxy Camera 2 was brought out 2 years later than the W620 and that is a fairly large gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before diving right into a more detailed comparison, here is a quick summation of how the Galaxy Camera 2 grades versus the W620 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W620. The entire galleries are provided at Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Gallery and Sony W620 Gallery.

When you are intending to lug around your camera often, you have to take into account its weight and proportions. The Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 features external dimensions of 133mm x 71mm x 19mm (5.2" x 2.8" x 0.7") having a weight of 283 grams (0.62 lbs) and the Sony W620 has measurements of 98mm x 56mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") along with a weight of 116 grams (0.26 lbs).

Contrast the Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 and Sony W620 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you have at that moment. Following is a front view overall size comparison of the Galaxy Camera 2 against the W620.

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the Galaxy Camera 2 and W620 is 90 and 96 respectively.

Usually, it is very difficult to envision the gap in sensor measurements just by viewing specs. The graphic below may give you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the Galaxy Camera 2 and W620.

All in all, both of those cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same MP. You should count on the Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 to provide you with extra detail having its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop pictures a bit more aggressively. The more modern Galaxy Camera 2 is going to have a benefit in sensor tech.