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Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 vs Sony W730

Portability
90
Imaging
40
Features
60
Overall
48
Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W730 front
Portability
96
Imaging
40
Features
33
Overall
37

Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 vs Sony W730 Key Specs

Samsung Galaxy Camera 2
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 4.8" Fixed Display
  • 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 W730
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-224mm (F3.3-6.3) lens
  • 122g - 93 x 52 x 22mm
  • Announced January 2013
Photography Glossary

Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 vs Sony W730 Overview

Let's look a little more closely at the Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 versus Sony W730, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Samsung and Sony. The image resolution of the Galaxy Camera 2 (16MP) and the W730 (16MP) is very similar and they possess the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The Galaxy Camera 2 was introduced 12 months later than the W730 which means that they are both of a similar generation. Both cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a simple summation of how the Galaxy Camera 2 matches up versus the W730 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 over the Sony W730

 Galaxy Camera 2 W730 
AnnouncedJanuary 2014January 2013More recent by 12 months
Manually focus Very precise focus
Display dimension4.8"2.7"Larger display (+2.1")
Display resolution1037k230kClearer display (+807k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony W730 over the Samsung Galaxy Camera 2

 W730 Galaxy Camera 2 

Common features in the Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 and Sony W730

 Galaxy Camera 2 W730 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch display Easily navigate

Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 vs Sony W730 Physical Comparison

For those who are intending to lug around your camera regularly, you have to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 has physical dimensions of 133mm x 71mm x 19mm (5.2" x 2.8" x 0.7") along with a weight of 283 grams (0.62 lbs) whilst the Sony W730 has dimensions of 93mm x 52mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.0" x 0.9") along with a weight of 122 grams (0.27 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are using during that time. Following is the front view sizing comparison of the Galaxy Camera 2 and the W730.

Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 vs Sony W730 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the Galaxy Camera 2 and W730 is 90 and 96 respectively.

Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 vs Sony W730 top view buttons comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 vs Sony W730 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it's hard to visualize the contrast between sensor measurements merely by reviewing technical specs. The graphic here will help offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the Galaxy Camera 2 and W730.

As you have seen, both cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements and the same exact megapixels therefore you should expect similar quality of images but you should take the release date of the products into consideration. The newer Galaxy Camera 2 provides a benefit with regard to sensor tech.

Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 vs Sony W730 sensor size comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 vs Sony W730 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 vs Sony W730 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Portrait photography details
Sony W730 Portrait photography details
44
manual focus
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
has face detection focusing
can't use external flash
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
35
good resolution (16MP)
supports face detect autofocus
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual exposure
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Street photography highlights
Sony W730 Street photography highlights
65
has image stabilization (Optical)
offers touch to focus
lighter than competitors in class (283g)
no moving screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
67
image stabilization (Optical)
includes focus via touch
lighter than competition (122 grams)
fixed screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Sports photography info
Sony W730 Sports photography info
48
amazing zoom range (23-483mm 21.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
good battery life (400 per charge)
slow continuous shooting (5.0 frames per second)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
41
image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
supports tracking focus
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 as a Travel photography camera
Sony W730 as a Travel photography camera
73
good battery life (400 CIPA)
lighter than competitors in class (283g)
supports bluetooth
offers touch to focus
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
flash built-in
reasonably wide (23mm)
great reach (483mm)
no Time Lapse recording
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
71
lighter than competition (122g)
includes focus via touch
good resolution (16MP)
has built in flash
quite wide (25mm)
does not have Time Lapse function
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony W730 as a Landscape photography camera
52
manual focus
reasonably wide (23mm)
bigger than average screen (4.8 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
good battery life (400 per charge)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
no Time Lapse recording
39
quite wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
lack of manual exposure
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
does not have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Vlogging info
Sony W730 Vlogging info
37
reasonably wide (23mm)
built-in touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
has face detection focusing
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
includes external mic port
lighter than competitors in class (283 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
screen is not selfie friendly
34
quite wide (25mm)
touchscreen capability
image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect autofocus
lighter than competition (122g)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have mic jack
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Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 vs Sony W730 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 and Sony W730
 Samsung Galaxy Camera 2Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W730
General Information
Brand Samsung Sony
Model type Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W730
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Released 2014-01-02 2013-01-08
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor 1.6GHz Quad-Core Exynos -
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 16MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 23-483mm (21.0x) 25-224mm (9.0x)
Maximal aperture f/2.8-5.9 f/3.3-6.3
Macro focusing distance 10cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 4.8 inches 2.7 inches
Display resolution 1,037 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display technology HD Super Clear Touch Display TFT LCD display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 16 secs 2 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shooting speed 5.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 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
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic input
Headphone input
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 seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 283 gr (0.62 lb) 122 gr (0.27 lb)
Dimensions 133 x 71 x 19mm (5.2" x 2.8" x 0.7") 93 x 52 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.0" x 0.9")
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 photographs 240 photographs
Battery format 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
Type of storage microSD/microSDHC/microSDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots Single Single
Retail cost $400 $138