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Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 vs Sony WX5

Portability
90
Imaging
40
Features
60
Overall
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Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX5 front
Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
29
Overall
32

Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 vs Sony WX5 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
  • Launched January 2014
Sony WX5
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.8" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 125 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-120mm (F2.4-5.9) lens
  • 146g - 92 x 52 x 22mm
  • Introduced July 2010
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Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 vs Sony WX5 Overview

On this page, we will be reviewing the Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 vs Sony WX5, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Samsung and Sony. There is a substantial difference among the resolutions of the Galaxy Camera 2 (16MP) and WX5 (12MP) but both cameras boast the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The Galaxy Camera 2 was launched 3 years after the WX5 which is a fairly big difference as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before getting straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a quick overview of how the Galaxy Camera 2 matches up against the WX5 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 over the Sony WX5

 Galaxy Camera 2 WX5 
IntroducedJanuary 2014July 2010Newer by 43 months
Focus manually Very accurate focusing
Screen dimensions4.8"2.8"Bigger screen (+2")
Screen resolution1037k461kCrisper screen (+576k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Sony WX5 over the Samsung Galaxy Camera 2

 WX5 Galaxy Camera 2 

Common features in the Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 and Sony WX5

 Galaxy Camera 2 WX5 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen

Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 vs Sony WX5 Physical Comparison

In case you're intending to travel with your camera frequently, you should consider its weight and size. The Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 enjoys exterior measurements of 133mm x 71mm x 19mm (5.2" x 2.8" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 283 grams (0.62 lbs) whilst the Sony WX5 has specifications of 92mm x 52mm x 22mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.9") with a weight of 146 grams (0.32 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you have chosen during that time. Here is a front view dimension comparison of the Galaxy Camera 2 compared to the WX5.

Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 vs Sony WX5 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the Galaxy Camera 2 and WX5 is 90 and 95 respectively.

Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 vs Sony WX5 top view buttons comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 vs Sony WX5 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it can be difficult to imagine the contrast in sensor dimensions purely by viewing technical specs. The image here will help give you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the Galaxy Camera 2 and WX5.

As you can tell, both cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit different megapixels. You can count on the Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 to result in greater detail utilizing its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop photographs a bit more aggressively. The more modern Galaxy Camera 2 provides a benefit in sensor innovation.

Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 vs Sony WX5 sensor size comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 vs Sony WX5 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 vs Sony WX5 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Portrait photography details
Sony WX5 Portrait photography details
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focusing manually
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
comes with face detection focusing
cannot use external flash
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
21
lack of manual focus
no manual control
cannot use external flash
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 as a Street photography camera
Sony WX5 as a Street photography camera
65
built in image stabilization (Optical)
has touch to focus
lighter than competitors (283 grams)
no moving screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
57
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 as a Sports photography camera
Sony WX5 as a Sports photography camera
48
great zoom range (23-483mm 21.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
better than average battery pack (400 shots)
max fps very slow (5.0 frames/s)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
34
built in image stabilization (Optical)
offers tracking autofocus
no shutter priority mode
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Travel photography advice
Sony WX5 Travel photography advice
73
better than average battery pack (400 per charge)
lighter than competitors (283 grams)
supports bluetooth
has touch to focus
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (23mm)
very long reach (483mm)
does not have Timelapse recording
does not offer selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
58
has built in flash
reasonably wide (24mm)
does not have Timelapse recording
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f2.4)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Landscape photography information
Sony WX5 Landscape photography information
52
focusing manually
reasonably wide (23mm)
bigger than average screen (4.8 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
better than average battery pack (400 CIPA)
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
does not have Timelapse recording
37
reasonably wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (2.8 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lack of manual focus
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.4)
no manual control
low megapixels (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
does not have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Vlogging features
Sony WX5 Vlogging features
37
reasonably wide (23mm)
touch screen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detection focusing
high video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
has external microphone socket
lighter than competitors (283g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
32
reasonably wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
sluggish max aperture (f2.4)
screen isn't selfie friendly
does not have external microphone socket
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Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 vs Sony WX5 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 and Sony WX5
 Samsung Galaxy Camera 2Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX5
General Information
Brand Samsung Sony
Model Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX5
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2014-01-02 2010-07-08
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip 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 12 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 4608 x 3456 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 125
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points - 9
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 23-483mm (21.0x) 24-120mm (5.0x)
Maximal aperture f/2.8-5.9 f/2.4-5.9
Macro focus distance 10cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 4.8 inches 2.8 inches
Screen resolution 1,037 thousand dots 461 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen tech HD Super Clear Touch Display -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 16 secs 2 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shooting rate 5.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 3.80 m 5.10 m
Flash options Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, fill-in, slow sync, flash off, redeye fix Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow sync
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 1920 x 1080 (50 fps), 1440 x 1080 (50, 25fps), 1280 x 720 (25 fps), 640 x 480 (25 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 AVCHD
Microphone port
Headphone port
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
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 283 gr (0.62 pounds) 146 gr (0.32 pounds)
Physical 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 All around 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 images -
Type of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model Built-in NP-BN1
Self timer Yes (2, 5, or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage microSD/microSDHC/microSDXC SD/ SDHC/ SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo, Internal
Card slots One One
Launch pricing $400 $250