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Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 vs Sony WX220

Portability
90
Imaging
40
Features
60
Overall
48
Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX220 front
Portability
96
Imaging
43
Features
41
Overall
42

Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 vs Sony WX220 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
  • Introduced January 2014
Sony WX220
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-250mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 121g - 92 x 52 x 22mm
  • Released February 2014
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Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 vs Sony WX220 Overview

Let's examine more in depth at the Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 versus Sony WX220, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Ultracompact by companies Samsung and Sony. The image resolution of the Galaxy Camera 2 (16MP) and the WX220 (18MP) is relatively comparable and they enjoy the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The Galaxy Camera 2 was launched at a similar time to the WX220 which means that they are both of a similar age. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 being a Compact camera and the Sony WX220 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before delving in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a brief highlight of how the Galaxy Camera 2 scores vs the WX220 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 over the Sony WX220

 Galaxy Camera 2 WX220 
Manually focus More accurate focusing
Screen sizing4.8"3"Bigger screen (+1.8")
Screen resolution1037k460kCrisper screen (+577k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Sony WX220 over the Samsung Galaxy Camera 2

 WX220 Galaxy Camera 2 

Common features in the Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 and Sony WX220

 Galaxy Camera 2 WX220 
ReleasedJanuary 2014February 2014Same age
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen

Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 vs Sony WX220 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is planning to lug around your camera frequently, you will have to factor in its weight and size. The Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 comes with exterior dimensions of 133mm x 71mm x 19mm (5.2" x 2.8" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 283 grams (0.62 lbs) while the Sony WX220 has specifications of 92mm x 52mm x 22mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.9") along with a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are using during that time. Underneath is the front view sizing comparison of the Galaxy Camera 2 against the WX220.

Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 vs Sony WX220 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Galaxy Camera 2 and WX220 is 90 and 96 respectively.

Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 vs Sony WX220 top view buttons comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 vs Sony WX220 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it is very tough to imagine the contrast in sensor measurements simply by checking out specifications. The graphic below might provide you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the Galaxy Camera 2 and WX220.

Plainly, each of these cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit different megapixels. You can count on the Sony WX220 to show more detail utilizing its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop shots far more aggressively.

Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 vs Sony WX220 sensor size comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 vs Sony WX220 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 vs Sony WX220 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Portrait photography features
Sony WX220 Portrait photography features
44
focusing manually
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
offers face detection autofocus
external flash not possible
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
37
good resolution (18 megapixels)
has face detection focusing
lack of manual focus
manual mode not available
no external flash support
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Street photography details
Sony WX220 Street photography details
65
has image stabilization (Optical)
includes focus via touch
lighter than competitors (283g)
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
59
image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Sports photography details
Sony WX220 Sports photography details
48
great zoom range (23-483mm 21.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16MP)
good battery (400 CIPA)
max fps low (5.0 frames per second)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
46
image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (18 megapixels)
has tracking autofocus
no shutter priority
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Travel photography advice
Sony WX220 Travel photography advice
73
good battery (400 per charge)
lighter than competitors (283g)
supports bluetooth
includes focus via touch
good megapixels (16MP)
built-in flash
decently wide (23mm)
very long zoom (483mm)
missing Timelapse mode
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
69
good resolution (18MP)
flash built-in
quite wide (25mm)
long zoom (250mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
does not feature selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony WX220 as a Landscape photography camera
52
focusing manually
decently wide (23mm)
very good size screen (4.8 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
good battery (400 CIPA)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
missing Timelapse mode
44
quite wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (18 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
manual mode not available
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Vlogging highlights
Sony WX220 Vlogging highlights
37
decently wide (23mm)
touchscreen functionality
has image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detection autofocus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
has external microphone support
lighter than competitors (283 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
display isn't selfie friendly
34
quite wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
has face detection focusing
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
does not feature selfie friendly display
doesn't have external mic port
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Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 vs Sony WX220 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 and Sony WX220
 Samsung Galaxy Camera 2Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX220
General Information
Make Samsung Sony
Model Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX220
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Ultracompact
Introduced 2014-01-02 2014-02-12
Body design Compact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Chip 1.6GHz Quad-Core Exynos Bionz X
Sensor type BSI-CMOS BSI-CMOS
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 16 megapixels 18 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4608 x 3456 4896 x 3672
Highest native ISO 3200 12800
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 23-483mm (21.0x) 25-250mm (10.0x)
Max aperture f/2.8-5.9 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focus range 10cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 4.8" 3"
Resolution of display 1,037k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display technology HD Super Clear Touch Display -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 16 secs 4 secs
Max shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shutter speed 5.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 3.80 m 3.70 m (with Auto ISO)
Flash options Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, fill-in, slow sync, flash off, redeye fix Auto, on, slow synchro, off, advanced
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
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 lbs) 121 gr (0.27 lbs)
Dimensions 133 x 71 x 19mm (5.2" x 2.8" x 0.7") 92 x 52 x 22mm (3.6" 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 210 photos
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model Built-in NP-BN
Self timer Yes (2, 5, or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, portrait)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage microSD/microSDHC/microSDXC SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots One One
Cost at release $400 $198