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Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 vs Sony WX150

Portability
90
Imaging
40
Features
60
Overall
48
Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX150 front
Portability
95
Imaging
42
Features
43
Overall
42

Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 vs Sony WX150 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 WX150
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-250mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 133g - 95 x 56 x 22mm
  • Introduced February 2012
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Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 vs Sony WX150 Overview

The following is a thorough analysis of the Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 vs Sony WX150, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Samsung and Sony. The image resolution of the Galaxy Camera 2 (16MP) and the WX150 (18MP) is fairly comparable and both cameras provide the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The Galaxy Camera 2 was launched 23 months after the WX150 making them a generation away from each other. Each of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before getting straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a concise highlight of how the Galaxy Camera 2 scores vs the WX150 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 over the Sony WX150

 Galaxy Camera 2 WX150 
IntroducedJanuary 2014February 2012Newer by 23 months
Manual focus Very precise focusing
Display dimensions4.8"3"Larger display (+1.8")
Display resolution1037k461kClearer display (+576k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Sony WX150 over the Samsung Galaxy Camera 2

 WX150 Galaxy Camera 2 

Common features in the Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 and Sony WX150

 Galaxy Camera 2 WX150 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen

Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 vs Sony WX150 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is looking to travel with your camera frequently, you are going to need to consider its weight and size. The Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 has physical measurements of 133mm x 71mm x 19mm (5.2" x 2.8" x 0.7") along with a weight of 283 grams (0.62 lbs) and the Sony WX150 has specifications of 95mm x 56mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") and a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are employing at that moment. Underneath is a front view physical size comparison of the Galaxy Camera 2 vs the WX150.

Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 vs Sony WX150 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the Galaxy Camera 2 and WX150 is 90 and 95 respectively.

Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 vs Sony WX150 top view buttons comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 vs Sony WX150 Sensor Comparison

Usually, its difficult to see the contrast in sensor dimensions only by going through a spec sheet. The pic underneath will offer you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the Galaxy Camera 2 and WX150.

As you can see, the 2 cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but not the same MP. You should anticipate the Sony WX150 to provide greater detail utilizing its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will enable you to crop pics more aggressively. The more recent Galaxy Camera 2 is going to have an edge when it comes to sensor tech.

Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 vs Sony WX150 sensor size comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 vs Sony WX150 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 vs Sony WX150 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony WX150 as a Portrait photography camera
44
manual focus
megapixel count good (16MP)
offers face detect focus
can't use external flash
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
38
MP count good (18MP)
features face detect focusing
lack of manual focus
external flash not possible
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 as a Street photography camera
Sony WX150 as a Street photography camera
65
image stabilization (Optical)
comes with focus by touch
lighter than competition (283 grams)
screen is fixed
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
64
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others in class (133g)
fixed screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Sports photography highlights
Sony WX150 Sports photography highlights
48
great zoom range (23-483mm 21.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
better than average battery power (400 CIPA)
max fps low (5.0 frames per second)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
46
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (18MP)
features tracking focus
no shutter priority
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Travel photography information
Sony WX150 Travel photography information
73
better than average battery power (400 per charge)
lighter than competition (283g)
has bluetooth
comes with focus by touch
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
fairly wide (23mm)
great reach (483mm)
lack of Time Lapse function
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
71
lighter than others in class (133 grams)
MP count good (18MP)
built-in flash
quite wide (25mm)
great reach (250mm)
no Timelapse mode
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Landscape photography features
Sony WX150 Landscape photography features
52
manual focus
fairly wide (23mm)
very good size screen (4.8")
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16MP)
better than average battery power (400 shots)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
lack of Time Lapse function
46
quite wide (25mm)
screen is a good size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (18MP)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
no Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Samsung Galaxy Camera 2
Vlogging with Sony WX150
37
fairly wide (23mm)
touch screen
image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detect focus
great video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
does have mic jack
lighter than competition (283 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
35
quite wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect focusing
great video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than others in class (133 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
no microphone support
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Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 vs Sony WX150 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 and Sony WX150
 Samsung Galaxy Camera 2Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX150
General Information
Brand Name Samsung Sony
Model type Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX150
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2014-01-02 2012-02-28
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor 1.6GHz Quad-Core Exynos BIONZ
Sensor type BSI-CMOS BSI-CMOS
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 18 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 4608 x 3456 4896 x 3672
Max native ISO 3200 12800
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points - 9
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 23-483mm (21.0x) 25-250mm (10.0x)
Max aperture f/2.8-5.9 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focusing distance 10cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 4.8 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 1,037k dots 461k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display tech HD Super Clear Touch Display ClearPhoto TFT LCD display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 16 secs 30 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shooting rate 5.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 3.80 m 3.70 m
Flash settings Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, fill-in, slow sync, flash off, redeye fix Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Eye-Fi Connected
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) 133 gr (0.29 lb)
Physical dimensions 133 x 71 x 19mm (5.2" x 2.8" x 0.7") 95 x 56 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" 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 pictures 240 pictures
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 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage microSD/microSDHC/microSDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo
Card slots One One
Retail cost $400 $300