Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 vs Sony WX50

The following is a extended review of the Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 vs Sony WX50, 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 WX50 (16MP) is very comparable and both cameras posses the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The Galaxy Camera 2 was introduced 24 months after the WX50 making them a generation away from one another. Each of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before delving right into a detailed comparison, here is a quick summary of how the Galaxy Camera 2 matches up versus the WX50 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX50. The whole galleries are viewable at Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Gallery and Sony WX50 Gallery.

For anyone who is aiming to travel with your camera frequently, you're going to have to factor in its weight and size. The Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 enjoys exterior dimensions of 133mm x 71mm x 19mm (5.2" x 2.8" x 0.7") having a weight of 283 grams (0.62 lbs) while the Sony WX50 has specifications of 92mm x 52mm x 19mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7") along with a weight of 117 grams (0.26 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you have attached at the time. Underneath is a front view sizing comparison of the Galaxy Camera 2 against the WX50.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Galaxy Camera 2 and WX50 is 90 and 96 respectively.

Quite often, it can be tough to visualise the contrast in sensor dimensions merely by going through specs. The pic here should give you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the Galaxy Camera 2 and WX50.

As you can plainly see, the two cameras provide the same sensor dimensions and the same resolution and you should expect comparable quality of photos but you will want to consider the release date of the cameras into account. The younger Galaxy Camera 2 will have a benefit when it comes to sensor technology.