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Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 vs Sony WX300

Portability
90
Imaging
40
Features
60
Overall
48
Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX300 front
Portability
94
Imaging
42
Features
38
Overall
40

Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 vs Sony WX300 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 WX300
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-500mm (F3.5-6.5) lens
  • 166g - 96 x 55 x 25mm
  • Launched February 2013
  • Refreshed by Sony WX350
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Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 vs Sony WX300 Overview

Below, we are evaluating the Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 and Sony WX300, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by companies Samsung and Sony. The image resolution of the Galaxy Camera 2 (16MP) and the WX300 (18MP) is very comparable and they enjoy the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The Galaxy Camera 2 was manufactured 11 months later than the WX300 so they are both of a similar generation. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before going straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a quick synopsis of how the Galaxy Camera 2 matches up versus the WX300 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 over the Sony WX300

 Galaxy Camera 2 WX300 
LaunchedJanuary 2014February 2013More recent by 11 months
Focus manually Dial precise focusing
Display dimension4.8"3"Larger display (+1.8")
Display resolution1037k460kCrisper display (+577k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Sony WX300 over the Samsung Galaxy Camera 2

 WX300 Galaxy Camera 2 

Common features in the Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 and Sony WX300

 Galaxy Camera 2 WX300 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen

Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 vs Sony WX300 Physical Comparison

When you are looking to lug around your camera, you'll need to factor in its weight and size. The Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 has 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) and the Sony WX300 has specifications of 96mm x 55mm x 25mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0") with a weight of 166 grams (0.37 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you use during that time. Below is the front view measurement comparison of the Galaxy Camera 2 against the WX300.

Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 vs Sony WX300 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Galaxy Camera 2 and WX300 is 90 and 94 respectively.

Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 vs Sony WX300 top view buttons comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 vs Sony WX300 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it's hard to picture the gap in sensor measurements purely by checking out specifications. The photograph below will help offer you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the Galaxy Camera 2 and WX300.

To sum up, both the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but different MP. You should expect to see the Sony WX300 to provide greater detail due to its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop images much more aggressively. The fresher Galaxy Camera 2 should have an edge when it comes to sensor innovation.

Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 vs Sony WX300 sensor size comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 vs Sony WX300 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 vs Sony WX300 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Portrait photography info
Sony WX300 Portrait photography info
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has manual focus
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
comes with face detection focus
no external flash support
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
36
MP count good (18 megapixels)
offers face detect focusing
no manual focus
lack of manual mode
no external flash support
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 as a Street photography camera
Sony WX300 as a Street photography camera
65
image stabilization (Optical)
supports focus via touch
lighter than competition in class (283 grams)
screen is fixed
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
63
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors in class (166g)
screen does not articulate
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Samsung Galaxy Camera 2
Sports photography with Sony WX300
48
incredible zoom range (23-483mm 21.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16MP)
good battery (400 shots)
continuous shooting slow (5.0 fps)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
49
excellent zoom range (25-500mm 20.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (18 megapixels)
offers tracking focus
no shutter priority mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Travel photography details
Sony WX300 Travel photography details
73
good battery (400 CIPA)
lighter than competition in class (283g)
connects via bluetooth
supports focus via touch
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
quite wide (23mm)
very long reach (483mm)
no Timelapse function
doesn't have selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f2.8)
71
lighter than competitors in class (166g)
MP count good (18MP)
has built in flash
quite wide (25mm)
very long reach (500mm)
lack of Timelapse recording
display is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony WX300 as a Landscape photography camera
52
has manual focus
quite wide (23mm)
very good size screen (4.8 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
good battery (400 CIPA)
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
no Timelapse function
44
quite wide (25mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (18 megapixels)
no manual focus
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
lack of manual mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
lack of Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 as a Vlogging camera
Sony WX300 as a Vlogging camera
37
quite wide (23mm)
touchscreen capability
image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detection focus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
comes with external microphone port
lighter than competition in class (283 grams)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
35
quite wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detect focusing
high video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competitors in class (166g)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
display is not selfie friendly
lack of microphone socket
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Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 vs Sony WX300 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 and Sony WX300
 Samsung Galaxy Camera 2Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX300
General Information
Manufacturer Samsung Sony
Model type Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX300
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2014-01-02 2013-02-20
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip 1.6GHz Quad-Core Exynos -
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 surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 18 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4608 x 3456 4896 x 3672
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 23-483mm (21.0x) 25-500mm (20.0x)
Highest aperture f/2.8-5.9 f/3.5-6.5
Macro focusing range 10cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 4.8 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 1,037 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display tech 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 rate 5.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 3.80 m 4.30 m
Flash options Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, fill-in, slow sync, flash off, redeye fix -
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 1920 x 1080 (60, 50 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 AVCHD
Microphone port
Headphone port
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 sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 283 gr (0.62 lb) 166 gr (0.37 lb)
Dimensions 133 x 71 x 19mm (5.2" x 2.8" x 0.7") 96 x 55 x 25mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0")
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 shots -
Battery type Battery Pack -
Battery ID Built-in NP-BX1
Self timer Yes (2, 5, or 10 sec) -
Time lapse feature
Storage type microSD/microSDHC/microSDXC SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Card slots One One
Price at release $400 $330