Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 vs Sony W810

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.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W810. The entire galleries are available at Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Gallery & Sony W810 Gallery.

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.

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

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.