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Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 vs Sony W620

Portability
90
Imaging
40
Features
60
Overall
48
Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W620 front
Portability
96
Imaging
37
Features
25
Overall
32

Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 vs Sony W620 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
  • Revealed January 2014
Sony W620
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.2-6.5) lens
  • 116g - 98 x 56 x 20mm
  • Launched January 2012
Photography Glossary

Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 vs Sony W620 Overview

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.

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Reasons to pick Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 over the Sony W620

 Galaxy Camera 2 W620 
LaunchedJanuary 2014January 2012More recent by 25 months
Manually focus Dial accurate focusing
Screen dimensions4.8"2.7"Bigger screen (+2.1")
Screen resolution1037k230kCrisper screen (+807k dot)
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Sony W620 over the Samsung Galaxy Camera 2

 W620 Galaxy Camera 2 

Common features in the Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 and Sony W620

 Galaxy Camera 2 W620 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen

Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 vs Sony W620 Physical Comparison

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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 vs Sony W620 size comparison

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

Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 vs Sony W620 top view buttons comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 vs Sony W620 Sensor Comparison

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.

Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 vs Sony W620 sensor size comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 vs Sony W620 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 vs Sony W620 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Portrait photography information
Sony W620 Portrait photography information
44
focusing manually
MP count good (16 megapixels)
comes with face detect focusing
can't use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
33
decent MP (14MP)
includes face detection autofocus
manual focus not available
lack of manual exposure
external flash not possible
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Samsung Galaxy Camera 2
Street photography with Sony W620
65
built in image stabilization (Optical)
provides focus by touch
lighter than others in class (283g)
no moving screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
56
lighter than average in class (116g)
screen does not articulate
does not have image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 as a Sports photography camera
Sony W620 as a Sports photography camera
48
long zoom range (23-483mm 21.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16MP)
better than average battery power (400 shots)
max fps very slow (5.0 fps)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
32
decent MP (14MP)
includes tracking autofocus
max fps low (1.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Travel photography factors
Sony W620 Travel photography factors
73
better than average battery power (400 CIPA)
lighter than others in class (283g)
supports bluetooth
provides focus by touch
MP count good (16MP)
built-in flash
relatively wide (23mm)
long reach (483mm)
lack of Time Lapse mode
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
68
lighter than average in class (116g)
decent MP (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
reasonably wide (28mm)
does not have Time Lapse mode
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Samsung Galaxy Camera 2
Landscape photography with Sony W620
52
focusing manually
relatively wide (23mm)
screen larger than average (4.8 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16MP)
better than average battery power (400 CIPA)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
lack of Time Lapse mode
33
reasonably wide (28mm)
decent MP (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
lack of manual exposure
does not have image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
does not have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Vlogging factors
Sony W620 Vlogging factors
37
relatively wide (23mm)
screen is touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect focusing
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
does have mic socket
lighter than others in class (283 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
30
reasonably wide (28mm)
includes face detection autofocus
lighter than average in class (116g)
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have external mic socket
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Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 vs Sony W620 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 and Sony W620
 Samsung Galaxy Camera 2Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W620
General Information
Make Samsung Sony
Model type Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W620
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2014-01-02 2012-01-10
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip 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 alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 4608 x 3456 4320 x 3240
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 23-483mm (21.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Largest aperture f/2.8-5.9 f/3.2-6.5
Macro focusing distance 10cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 4.8" 2.7"
Resolution of screen 1,037 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen technology HD Super Clear Touch Display Clear Photo TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 16 seconds 2 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 5.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 3.80 m 3.00 m
Flash settings Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, fill-in, slow sync, flash off, redeye fix Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance 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)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS BuiltIn None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 283 grams (0.62 pounds) 116 grams (0.26 pounds)
Physical dimensions 133 x 71 x 19mm (5.2" x 2.8" x 0.7") 98 x 56 x 20mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 400 shots 220 shots
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID Built-in NP-BN
Self timer Yes (2, 5, or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type microSD/microSDHC/microSDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, microSD/micro SDHC, Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Card slots 1 1
Launch pricing $400 $102