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Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 vs Sony W830

Portability
90 Imaging
40 Features
60 Overall
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Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W830 front
Portability
96 Imaging
45 Features
26 Overall
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Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 vs Sony W830 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
  • Launched January 2014
Sony W830
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-200mm (F3.3-6.3) lens
  • 122g - 93 x 52 x 23mm
  • Revealed January 2014
Photography Glossary

Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 vs Sony W830 Overview

Here, we will be evaluating the Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 and Sony W830, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Ultracompact by companies Samsung and Sony. The resolution of the Galaxy Camera 2 (16MP) and the W830 (20MP) is pretty comparable and both cameras offer the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The Galaxy Camera 2 was introduced at a similar time to the W830 so they are of a similar age. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 being a Compact camera and the Sony W830 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before delving straight to a in depth comparison, here is a brief highlight of how the Galaxy Camera 2 grades versus the W830 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 over the Sony W830

		

		

			
 Galaxy Camera 2 W830 
Manual focus  Dial exact focus
Screen size4.8"2.7"Bigger screen (+2.1")
Screen resolution1037k230kClearer screen (+807k dot)
Touch friendly screen  Quickly navigate
		

	

	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Sony W830 over the Samsung Galaxy Camera 2

		

		

			
 W830 Galaxy Camera 2 
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 and Sony W830

		

		

			
 Galaxy Camera 2 W830 
RevealedJanuary 2014January 2014Same age
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen  Neither provides selfie screen
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 vs Sony W830 Physical Comparison

		

		

			
For those who are planning to travel with your camera, you should consider its weight and size. The Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 provides physical measurements of 133mm x 71mm x 19mm (5.2" x 2.8" x 0.7") with a weight of 283 grams (0.62 lbs) whilst the Sony W830 has specifications of 93mm x 52mm x 23mm (3.7" x 2.0" x 0.9") having a weight of 122 grams (0.27 lbs).
Compare the Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 and Sony W830 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Take into account, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you have chosen at the time. Below is a front view dimension comparison of the Galaxy Camera 2 vs the W830.
Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 vs Sony W830 size comparison
Using size and weight, the portability rating of the Galaxy Camera 2 and W830 is 90 and 96 respectively.
Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 vs Sony W830 top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 vs Sony W830 Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
Usually, it is very tough to see the gap in sensor dimensions only by going through a spec sheet. The image here might provide you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the Galaxy Camera 2 and W830.
As you can see, each of these cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit not the same resolution. You can expect the Sony W830 to produce extra detail using its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop pictures way more aggressively.
	
			Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 vs Sony W830 sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 vs Sony W830 Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 vs Sony W830 Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Portrait photography features
Sony W830 Portrait photography features
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 has manual focus
 megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
 provides face detect focusing
 cannot use external flash
 tiny sensor (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW files
38
 good  resolution (20 megapixels)
 has face detect autofocus
 no manual focus
 no manual exposure
 external flash not possible
 tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
 no RAW support
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Street Comparison
Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Street photography advice
Sony W830 Street photography advice
65
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 provides touch focus
 lighter than competitors (283g)
 no articulating screen
 tiny sensor (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW files
59
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 screen is fixed
 tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
 no RAW support
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Sports Comparison
 Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 as a Sports photography camera
 Sony W830 as a Sports photography camera
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 excellent zoom range (23-483mm  21.0 x zoom)
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
 good battery power (400 CIPA)
 max fps very slow (5.0 fps)
 tiny sensor (1/2.3")
 lack of phase detect AF
43
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 good  resolution (20 megapixels)
 has tracking focus
 painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
 lack of shutter priority mode
 tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
 no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison
Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Travel photography details
Sony W830 Travel photography details
73
 good battery power (400 per charge)
 lighter than competitors (283g)
 has bluetooth
 provides touch focus
 megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
 has built in flash
 quite wide (23mm)
 long reach (483mm)
 no Timelapse mode
 display is not selfie friendly
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
67
 good  resolution (20 megapixels)
 flash built-in
 fairly wide (25mm)
 lack of Timelapse recording
 display isn't selfie friendly
 slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison
Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Landscape photography information
Sony W830 Landscape photography information
52
 has manual focus
 quite wide (23mm)
 very good size screen (4.8 inches)
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 megapixel count good (16MP)
 good battery power (400 CIPA)
 fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
 tiny sensor (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW files
 no Timelapse mode
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 fairly wide (25mm)
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 good  resolution (20 megapixels)
 no manual focus
 cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
 slow max aperture (f3.3)
 screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
 no manual exposure
 tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
 no RAW support
 lack of Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison
Vlogging with Samsung Galaxy Camera 2
Vlogging with Sony W830
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 quite wide (23mm)
 built-in touchscreen
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 provides face detect focusing
 video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
 does have microphone socket
 lighter than competitors (283g)
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
 display is not selfie friendly
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 fairly wide (25mm)
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 has face detect autofocus
 slow max aperture (f3.3)
 display isn't selfie friendly
 low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
 lack of microphone port
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Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 vs Sony W830 Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 and Sony W830
 Samsung Galaxy Camera 2Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W830
General Information
Brand Samsung Sony
Model Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W830
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Ultracompact
Launched 2014-01-02 2014-01-07
Body design Compact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor 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 megapixels 20 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter    
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9 4:3 and  16:9
Peak resolution 4608 x 3456 5152 x 3864
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW pictures    
Autofocusing
Manual focus    
Touch to focus    
Continuous autofocus    
Single autofocus    
Autofocus tracking    
Autofocus selectice    
Autofocus center weighted    
Autofocus multi area    
Live view autofocus    
Face detect autofocus    
Contract detect autofocus    
Phase detect autofocus    
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 23-483mm (21.0x) 25-200mm (8.0x)
Maximum aperture f/2.8-5.9 f/3.3-6.3
Macro focus distance 10cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 4.8" 2.7"
Resolution of display 1,037 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch functionality    
Display tech HD Super Clear Touch Display Clear Photo LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 16 secs 2 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shutter speed 5.0 frames per sec 1.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manual exposure    
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom white balance    
Image stabilization    
Inbuilt flash    
Flash range 3.80 m 2.80 m (with ISO auto)
Flash settings Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, fill-in, slow sync, flash off, redeye fix Auto / Flash On / Slow Synchro / Flash Off / Advanced Flash
External flash    
Auto exposure bracketing    
White balance bracketing    
Exposure
Multisegment    
Average    
Spot    
Partial    
AF area    
Center weighted    
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 H.264
Microphone jack    
Headphone jack    
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 proof    
Dust proof    
Shock proof    
Crush proof    
Freeze proof    
Weight 283 gr (0.62 lb) 122 gr (0.27 lb)
Physical dimensions 133 x 71 x 19mm (5.2" x 2.8" x 0.7") 93 x 52 x 23mm (3.7" x 2.0" x 0.9")
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 photos -
Battery form Battery Pack -
Battery model Built-in NP-BN
Self timer Yes (2, 5, or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 secs)
Time lapse recording    
Storage media microSD/microSDHC/microSDXC Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo, microSD/microSDHC
Storage slots Single Single
Retail pricing $400 $128