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Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 vs Sony WX30

Portability
90 Imaging
40 Features
60 Overall
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Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX30 front
Portability
96 Imaging
39 Features
41 Overall
39

Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 vs Sony WX30 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
  • Released January 2014
Sony WX30
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-125mm (F2.6-6.3) lens
  • 117g - 92 x 52 x 19mm
  • Revealed July 2011
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Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 vs Sony WX30 Overview

Its time to take a deeper look at the Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 and Sony WX30, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Samsung and Sony. The image resolution of the Galaxy Camera 2 (16MP) and the WX30 (16MP) is very close and both cameras offer the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The Galaxy Camera 2 was released 2 years later than the WX30 and that is a fairly large difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before going straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a quick highlight of how the Galaxy Camera 2 grades versus the WX30 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 over the Sony WX30

		

		

			
 Galaxy Camera 2 WX30 
RevealedJanuary 2014July 2011More recent by 30 months
Manually focus  More accurate focusing
Display size4.8"3"Larger display (+1.8")
Display resolution1037k922kClearer display (+115k dot)
		

	

	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Sony WX30 over the Samsung Galaxy Camera 2

		

		

			
 WX30 Galaxy Camera 2 
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 and Sony WX30

		

		

			
 Galaxy Camera 2 WX30 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen  No selfie screen
Touch friendly display  Easily navigate
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 vs Sony WX30 Physical Comparison

		

		

			
When you are aiming to lug around your camera frequently, you will have to factor in its weight and proportions. The Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 features exterior dimensions of 133mm x 71mm x 19mm (5.2" x 2.8" x 0.7") with a weight of 283 grams (0.62 lbs) and the Sony WX30 has measurements of 92mm x 52mm x 19mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7") and a weight of 117 grams (0.26 lbs).
Examine the Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 and Sony WX30 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are employing during that time. Following is a front view overall size comparison of the Galaxy Camera 2 vs the WX30.
Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 vs Sony WX30 size comparison
Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Galaxy Camera 2 and WX30 is 90 and 96 respectively.
Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 vs Sony WX30 top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 vs Sony WX30 Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
More often than not, it's hard to visualise the gap in sensor measurements purely by looking through a spec sheet. The visual here may give you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the Galaxy Camera 2 and WX30.
Clearly, the 2 cameras come with the identical sensor size and the same megapixels and you can expect comparable quality of files though you should really take the launch date  of the cameras into account. The fresher Galaxy Camera 2 is going to have a benefit with regard to sensor technology.
	
			Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 vs Sony WX30 sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 vs Sony WX30 Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 vs Sony WX30 Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
 Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 as a Portrait photography camera
 Sony WX30 as a Portrait photography camera
44
 has manual focus
 megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
 has face detect focusing
 cannot use external flash
 sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW format
30
 megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
 lack of manual focus
 no manual control
 no external flash support
 very small sensor (1/2.3")
 no RAW files
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Street Comparison
Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Street photography features
Sony WX30 Street photography features
65
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 includes focus via touch
 lighter than competitors (283g)
 screen does not articulate
 sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW format
63
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 lighter than average in class (117 grams)
 fixed screen
 very small sensor (1/2.3")
 no RAW files
Photography Glossary
Sports Comparison
 Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 as a Sports photography camera
 Sony WX30 as a Sports photography camera
48
 excellent zoom range (23-483mm  21.0 x zoom)
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 megapixel count good (16MP)
 good battery power (400 per charge)
 max fps very slow (5.0 fps)
 sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
 lacks phase detect AF
39
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 megapixel count decent (16MP)
 no shutter priority
 very small sensor (1/2.3")
 no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison
Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Travel photography factors
Sony WX30 Travel photography factors
73
 good battery power (400 CIPA)
 lighter than competitors (283 grams)
 supports bluetooth
 includes focus via touch
 megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
 built-in flash
 relatively wide (23mm)
 great zoom (483mm)
 lack of Timelapse recording
 display isn't selfie friendly
 sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
69
 lighter than average in class (117 grams)
 megapixel count decent (16MP)
 built-in flash
 really wide (25mm)
 lack of Time Lapse mode
 does not posses selfie friendly screen
 slow max aperture (f2.6)
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Landscape Comparison
Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Landscape photography details
Sony WX30 Landscape photography details
52
 has manual focus
 relatively wide (23mm)
 big screen (4.8 inches)
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
 good battery power (400 CIPA)
 lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
 sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
 sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW format
 lack of Timelapse recording
43
 really wide (25mm)
 screen size is decent (3 inches)
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 megapixel count decent (16MP)
 lack of manual focus
 can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
 slow max aperture (f2.6)
 no manual control
 very small sensor (1/2.3")
 no RAW files
 lack of Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison
Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Vlogging factors
Sony WX30 Vlogging factors
37
 relatively wide (23mm)
 built-in touchscreen
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 has face detect focusing
 high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
 has microphone port
 lighter than competitors (283g)
 sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
 display isn't selfie friendly
35
 really wide (25mm)
 touchscreen enabled
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
 lighter than average in class (117 grams)
 slow max aperture (f2.6)
 does not posses selfie friendly screen
 lack of mic socket
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Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 vs Sony WX30 Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 and Sony WX30
 Samsung Galaxy Camera 2Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX30
General Information
Manufacturer Samsung Sony
Model type Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX30
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Released 2014-01-02 2011-07-25
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip 1.6GHz Quad-Core Exynos BIONZ
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 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter    
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9 4:3 and  16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW data    
Autofocusing
Focus manually    
Autofocus touch    
Autofocus continuous    
Single autofocus    
Autofocus tracking    
Autofocus selectice    
Center weighted autofocus    
Multi area autofocus    
Live view autofocus    
Face detection autofocus    
Contract detection autofocus    
Phase detection autofocus    
Total focus points - 9
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 23-483mm (21.0x) 25-125mm (5.0x)
Highest aperture f/2.8-5.9 f/2.6-6.3
Macro focusing distance 10cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 4.8 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 1,037 thousand dots 922 thousand dots
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch screen    
Screen technology HD Super Clear Touch Display XtraFine TFT LCD display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 16 seconds 30 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 5.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Expose Manually    
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change white balance    
Image stabilization    
Integrated 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    
Auto exposure bracketing    
White balance bracketing    
Exposure
Multisegment    
Average    
Spot    
Partial    
AF area    
Center weighted    
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 1920 x 1080 (60fps), 1440 x 1080 (30fps), 1280 x 720 (30fps), 640 x 480 (30fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic port    
Headphone port    
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
Environment sealing    
Water proofing    
Dust proofing    
Shock proofing    
Crush proofing    
Freeze proofing    
Weight 283g (0.62 lb) 117g (0.26 lb)
Physical dimensions 133 x 71 x 19mm (5.2" x 2.8" x 0.7") 92 x 52 x 19mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 250 images
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID Built-in NP-BN1
Self timer Yes (2, 5, or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse feature    
Type of storage microSD/microSDHC/microSDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Card slots Single Single
Cost at release $400 $259