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Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 vs Sony W650

Portability
90
Imaging
40
Features
60
Overall
48
Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W650 front
Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
32
Overall
36

Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 vs Sony W650 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
  • Released January 2014
Sony W650
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-125mm (F2.6-6.3) lens
  • 124g - 94 x 56 x 19mm
  • Introduced January 2012
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Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 vs Sony W650 Overview

The following is a detailed overview of the Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 and Sony W650, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Samsung and Sony. The resolution of the Galaxy Camera 2 (16MP) and the W650 (16MP) is relatively similar and they possess the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The Galaxy Camera 2 was announced 2 years after the W650 which is quite a significant gap as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before going in to a in-depth comparison, below is a simple summary of how the Galaxy Camera 2 scores against the W650 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 over the Sony W650

 Galaxy Camera 2 W650 
IntroducedJanuary 2014January 2012Newer by 25 months
Manually focus Very exact focus
Screen sizing4.8"3"Bigger screen (+1.8")
Screen resolution1037k230kSharper screen (+807k dot)
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Sony W650 over the Samsung Galaxy Camera 2

 W650 Galaxy Camera 2 

Common features in the Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 and Sony W650

 Galaxy Camera 2 W650 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen

Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 vs Sony W650 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is intending to travel with your camera frequently, you're going to have to consider its weight and volume. The Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 provides exterior measurements of 133mm x 71mm x 19mm (5.2" x 2.8" x 0.7") along with a weight of 283 grams (0.62 lbs) and the Sony W650 has sizing of 94mm x 56mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") and a weight of 124 grams (0.27 lbs).

Take a look at the Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 and Sony W650 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are working with at that time. Here is the front view physical size comparison of the Galaxy Camera 2 compared to the W650.

Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 vs Sony W650 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the Galaxy Camera 2 and W650 is 90 and 96 respectively.

Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 vs Sony W650 top view buttons comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 vs Sony W650 Sensor Comparison

Generally, its difficult to visualize the difference between sensor dimensions merely by reviewing specs. The image underneath may offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the Galaxy Camera 2 and W650.

As you can plainly see, both of these cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing and the same exact resolution therefore you should expect similar quality of pictures but you will need to consider the production date of the products into consideration. The newer Galaxy Camera 2 provides an advantage in sensor innovation.

Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 vs Sony W650 sensor size comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 vs Sony W650 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 vs Sony W650 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Portrait photography features
Sony W650 Portrait photography features
44
focusing manually
decent MP (16 megapixels)
features face detection autofocus
no external flash support
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
34
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
includes face detection focusing
lack of manual focus
no manual control
cannot use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Street photography details
Sony W650 Street photography details
65
has image stabilization (Optical)
provides focus via touch
lighter than others (283g)
fixed screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
63
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (124g)
screen is fixed
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Sports photography info
Sony W650 Sports photography info
48
incredible zoom range (23-483mm 21.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16MP)
good battery life (400 CIPA)
max fps low (5.0 fps)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
40
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
includes tracking autofocus
slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Travel photography info
Sony W650 Travel photography info
73
good battery life (400 per charge)
lighter than others (283g)
has bluetooth
provides focus via touch
decent MP (16MP)
has built in flash
really wide (23mm)
very long reach (483mm)
missing Timelapse function
screen is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
69
lighter than competition (124g)
decent megapixels (16MP)
built-in flash
pretty wide (25mm)
missing Timelapse mode
does not offer selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.6)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Landscape photography advice
Sony W650 Landscape photography advice
52
focusing manually
really wide (23mm)
lovely big screen (4.8 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16MP)
good battery life (400 shots)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
missing Timelapse function
43
pretty wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.6)
no manual control
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
missing Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Vlogging information
Sony W650 Vlogging information
37
really wide (23mm)
touchscreen enabled
has image stabilization (Optical)
features face detection autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
does have external microphone socket
lighter than others (283g)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is not selfie friendly
33
pretty wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detection focusing
lighter than competition (124 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.6)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing external microphone socket
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Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 vs Sony W650 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 and Sony W650
 Samsung Galaxy Camera 2Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W650
General Information
Brand Samsung Sony
Model type Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W650
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Released 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 measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 23-483mm (21.0x) 25-125mm (5.0x)
Largest aperture f/2.8-5.9 f/2.6-6.3
Macro focusing range 10cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 4.8 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 1,037k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen tech HD Super Clear Touch Display Clear Photo TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 16 seconds 2 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 5.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 3.80 m 3.70 m
Flash settings Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, fill-in, slow sync, flash off, redeye fix Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
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 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone 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
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 283 grams (0.62 lbs) 124 grams (0.27 lbs)
Dimensions 133 x 71 x 19mm (5.2" x 2.8" x 0.7") 94 x 56 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 photographs 220 photographs
Style 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 feature
Type of storage 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 $140