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Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 vs Sony W810

Portability
90
Imaging
40
Features
60
Overall
48
Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W810 front
Portability
96
Imaging
45
Features
26
Overall
37

Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 vs Sony W810 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
  • Introduced January 2014
Sony W810
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 27-162mm (F3.5-6.5) lens
  • 111g - 97 x 56 x 21mm
  • Announced January 2014
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Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 vs Sony W810 Overview

The following is a in-depth overview of the Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 and Sony W810, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Ultracompact by rivals Samsung and Sony. The image resolution of the Galaxy Camera 2 (16MP) and the W810 (20MP) is pretty close and both cameras offer the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The Galaxy Camera 2 was manufactured within a month of the W810 so they are of a similar age. Both cameras have different body design with the Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 being a Compact camera and the Sony W810 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before delving right into a in-depth comparison, here is a concise summary of how the Galaxy Camera 2 matches up vs the W810 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 over the Sony W810

 Galaxy Camera 2 W810 
Manually focus More precise focusing
Screen dimensions4.8"2.7"Bigger screen (+2.1")
Screen resolution1037k230kSharper screen (+807k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Sony W810 over the Samsung Galaxy Camera 2

 W810 Galaxy Camera 2 

Common features in the Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 and Sony W810

 Galaxy Camera 2 W810 
AnnouncedJanuary 2014January 2014Same age
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen

Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 vs Sony W810 Physical Comparison

For those who are looking to travel with your camera regularly, you need to factor in its weight and volume. The Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 has got physical dimensions of 133mm x 71mm x 19mm (5.2" x 2.8" x 0.7") having a weight of 283 grams (0.62 lbs) while the Sony W810 has sizing of 97mm x 56mm x 21mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") with a weight of 111 grams (0.24 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are working with at that time. Following is a front view overall size comparison of the Galaxy Camera 2 vs the W810.

Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 vs Sony W810 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the Galaxy Camera 2 and W810 is 90 and 96 respectively.

Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 vs Sony W810 top view buttons comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 vs Sony W810 Sensor Comparison

Usually, its difficult to visualise the difference in sensor dimensions only by researching technical specs. The pic underneath might provide you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the Galaxy Camera 2 and W810.

As you have seen, both cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same MP. You can expect the Sony W810 to provide you with more detail due to its extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also let you crop shots more aggressively.

Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 vs Sony W810 sensor size comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 vs Sony W810 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 vs Sony W810 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony W810 as a Portrait photography camera
44
focusing manually
decent megapixels (16MP)
has face detection focusing
external flash not possible
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
38
sensor resolution is decent (20MP)
comes with face detection focus
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not available
external flash not possible
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Street photography info
Sony W810 Street photography info
65
built in image stabilization (Optical)
provides focus by touch
lighter than competition (283g)
no moving screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
59
image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Samsung Galaxy Camera 2
Sports photography with Sony W810
48
excellent zoom range (23-483mm 21.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
good battery (400 CIPA)
continuous shooting slow (5.0 fps)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
43
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (20MP)
comes with tracking autofocus
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 as a Travel photography camera
Sony W810 as a Travel photography camera
73
good battery (400 shots)
lighter than competition (283 grams)
has bluetooth
provides focus by touch
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
really wide (23mm)
long zoom (483mm)
missing Time Lapse function
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
67
sensor resolution is decent (20MP)
has built in flash
pretty wide (27mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Samsung Galaxy Camera 2
Landscape photography with Sony W810
52
focusing manually
really wide (23mm)
very good size screen (4.8")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16MP)
good battery (400 CIPA)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
missing Time Lapse function
41
pretty wide (27mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (20MP)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
tiny screen (2.7")
manual mode not available
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Vlogging details
Sony W810 Vlogging details
37
really wide (23mm)
has touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
has face detection focusing
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
does have external mic jack
lighter than competition (283 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen isn't selfie friendly
32
pretty wide (27mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detection focus
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have external mic support
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Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 vs Sony W810 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 and Sony W810
 Samsung Galaxy Camera 2Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W810
General Information
Make Samsung Sony
Model type Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W810
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Ultracompact
Introduced 2014-01-02 2014-01-07
Physical type Compact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Chip 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 surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 20MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4608 x 3456 5152 x 3864
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 23-483mm (21.0x) 27-162mm (6.0x)
Highest aperture f/2.8-5.9 f/3.5-6.5
Macro focusing range 10cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 4.8 inches 2.7 inches
Screen resolution 1,037k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen technology HD Super Clear Touch Display Clear Photo LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 16 secs 2 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1500 secs
Continuous shooting rate 5.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 3.80 m 3.20 m (with ISO auto)
Flash modes Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, fill-in, slow sync, flash off, redeye fix Auto / Flash On / Slow Synchro / Flash Off / Advanced Flash
Hot shoe
AEB
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)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 H.264
Mic support
Headphone support
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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 283 gr (0.62 lb) 111 gr (0.24 lb)
Physical dimensions 133 x 71 x 19mm (5.2" x 2.8" x 0.7") 97 x 56 x 21mm (3.8" 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 images 200 images
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID Built-in NP-BN
Self timer Yes (2, 5, or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 secs)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage microSD/microSDHC/microSDXC Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo, microSD/microSDHC
Card slots One One
Price at launch $400 $100