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Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 vs Sony W710

Portability
90
Imaging
40
Features
60
Overall
48
Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W710 front
Portability
96
Imaging
40
Features
33
Overall
37

Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 vs Sony W710 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
  • Launched January 2014
Sony W710
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.2-6.5) lens
  • 114g - 97 x 55 x 20mm
  • Introduced January 2013
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Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 vs Sony W710 Overview

Below is a complete comparison of the Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 versus Sony W710, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Samsung and Sony. The resolution of the Galaxy Camera 2 (16MP) and the W710 (16MP) is very well matched and they enjoy the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The Galaxy Camera 2 was manufactured 12 months later than the W710 and they are both of a similar generation. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving straight into a complete comparison, below is a brief highlight of how the Galaxy Camera 2 scores versus the W710 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 over the Sony W710

 Galaxy Camera 2 W710 
IntroducedJanuary 2014January 2013More recent by 12 months
Manually focus Very precise focusing
Display sizing4.8"2.7"Larger display (+2.1")
Display resolution1037k230kSharper display (+807k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony W710 over the Samsung Galaxy Camera 2

 W710 Galaxy Camera 2 

Common features in the Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 and Sony W710

 Galaxy Camera 2 W710 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 vs Sony W710 Physical Comparison

If you are planning to lug around your camera, you're going to have to factor its weight and measurements. The Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 features exterior measurements of 133mm x 71mm x 19mm (5.2" x 2.8" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 283 grams (0.62 lbs) while the Sony W710 has proportions of 97mm x 55mm x 20mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") and a weight of 114 grams (0.25 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Here is the front view measurement comparison of the Galaxy Camera 2 versus the W710.

Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 vs Sony W710 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the Galaxy Camera 2 and W710 is 90 and 96 respectively.

Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 vs Sony W710 top view buttons comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 vs Sony W710 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it can be hard to imagine the contrast between sensor measurements simply by looking at a spec sheet. The photograph underneath should offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the Galaxy Camera 2 and W710.

As you can see, the two cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing and the same exact megapixels and you should expect similar quality of files however you will need to factor the production date of the products into consideration. The fresher Galaxy Camera 2 should have an edge in sensor innovation.

Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 vs Sony W710 sensor size comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 vs Sony W710 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 vs Sony W710 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Portrait photography details
Sony W710 Portrait photography details
44
you can focus manually
MP count good (16 megapixels)
offers face detect autofocus
no external flash support
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
35
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
has face detection focus
no manual focus
manual mode not available
cannot use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Samsung Galaxy Camera 2
Street photography with Sony W710
65
image stabilization (Optical)
offers focus via touch
lighter than competitors in class (283g)
no articulating screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
67
built in image stabilization (Optical)
offers focus by touch
lighter than competition (114 grams)
screen is fixed
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 as a Sports photography camera
Sony W710 as a Sports photography camera
48
amazing zoom range (23-483mm 21.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
great battery pack (400 per charge)
max frames per second low (5.0 fps)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
41
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16MP)
has tracking autofocus
max frames per second very slow (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Samsung Galaxy Camera 2
Travel photography with Sony W710
73
great battery pack (400 shots)
lighter than competitors in class (283 grams)
has bluetooth
offers focus via touch
MP count good (16MP)
built-in flash
relatively wide (23mm)
long zoom (483mm)
does not have Timelapse function
does not posses selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
71
lighter than competition (114g)
offers focus by touch
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (28mm)
no Timelapse function
does not have a selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Landscape photography details
Sony W710 Landscape photography details
52
you can focus manually
relatively wide (23mm)
screen larger than average (4.8")
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
great battery pack (400 CIPA)
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
does not have Timelapse function
39
reasonably wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16MP)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.2)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
manual mode not available
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
no Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Samsung Galaxy Camera 2
Vlogging with Sony W710
37
relatively wide (23mm)
has touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detect autofocus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
includes microphone support
lighter than competitors in class (283g)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
does not posses selfie friendly display
34
reasonably wide (28mm)
touch screen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
has face detection focus
lighter than competition (114 grams)
slow max aperture (f3.2)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
no external microphone socket
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Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 vs Sony W710 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 and Sony W710
 Samsung Galaxy Camera 2Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W710
General Information
Make Samsung Sony
Model Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W710
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2014-01-02 2013-01-08
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by 1.6GHz Quad-Core Exynos -
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 surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing 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
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 23-483mm (21.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Largest aperture f/2.8-5.9 f/3.2-6.5
Macro focus range 10cm 10cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 4.8 inches 2.7 inches
Screen resolution 1,037k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen tech HD Super Clear Touch Display TFT LCD display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 16 seconds 2 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 5.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 3.80 m 2.80 m
Flash settings Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, fill-in, slow sync, flash off, redeye fix Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync, Advanced Flash
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)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS BuiltIn None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 283g (0.62 lbs) 114g (0.25 lbs)
Dimensions 133 x 71 x 19mm (5.2" x 2.8" x 0.7") 97 x 55 x 20mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 400 shots 240 shots
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model Built-in NP-BN
Self timer Yes (2, 5, or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse feature
Storage type microSD/microSDHC/microSDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Card slots One One
Launch cost $400 $90