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Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 vs Sony WX50

Portability
90
Imaging
40
Features
60
Overall
48
Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX50 front
Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
36
Overall
37

Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 vs Sony WX50 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 WX50
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-125mm (F2.6-6.3) lens
  • 117g - 92 x 52 x 19mm
  • Launched January 2012
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Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 vs Sony WX50 Overview

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.

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Reasons to pick Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 over the Sony WX50

 Galaxy Camera 2 WX50 
LaunchedJanuary 2014January 2012Newer by 24 months
Focus manually Very accurate focus
Display dimensions4.8"2.7"Larger display (+2.1")
Display resolution1037k461kClearer display (+576k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Sony WX50 over the Samsung Galaxy Camera 2

 WX50 Galaxy Camera 2 

Common features in the Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 and Sony WX50

 Galaxy Camera 2 WX50 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen

Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 vs Sony WX50 Physical Comparison

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.

Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 vs Sony WX50 size comparison

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

Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 vs Sony WX50 top view buttons comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 vs Sony WX50 Sensor Comparison

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.

Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 vs Sony WX50 sensor size comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 vs Sony WX50 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 vs Sony WX50 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Samsung Galaxy Camera 2
Portrait photography with Sony WX50
44
you can focus manually
decent MP (16 megapixels)
features face detection focusing
can't use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
34
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
provides face detection focus
lack of manual focus
no manual exposure
no external flash support
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Samsung Galaxy Camera 2
Street photography with Sony WX50
65
has image stabilization (Optical)
includes focus via touch
lighter than others (283 grams)
fixed screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
63
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average in class (117g)
screen is fixed
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Sports photography factors
Sony WX50 Sports photography factors
48
incredible zoom range (23-483mm 21.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
good battery (400 per charge)
slow fps (5.0 frames per second)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
44
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
provides tracking autofocus
no shutter priority
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Travel photography information
Sony WX50 Travel photography information
73
good battery (400 per charge)
lighter than others (283g)
has bluetooth
includes focus via touch
decent MP (16MP)
flash built-in
pretty wide (23mm)
very long zoom (483mm)
does not have Timelapse mode
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
69
lighter than average in class (117g)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
rather wide (25mm)
no Timelapse recording
does not contain selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f2.6)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Samsung Galaxy Camera 2
Landscape photography with Sony WX50
52
you can focus manually
pretty wide (23mm)
screen larger than average (4.8 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16MP)
good battery (400 per charge)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
does not have Timelapse mode
38
rather wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.6)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
no manual exposure
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
no Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Vlogging highlights
Sony WX50 Vlogging highlights
37
pretty wide (23mm)
built-in touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
features face detection focusing
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
has external microphone socket
lighter than others (283g)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
35
rather wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detection focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than average in class (117g)
slow max aperture (f2.6)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
no external microphone port
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Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 vs Sony WX50 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 and Sony WX50
 Samsung Galaxy Camera 2Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX50
General Information
Company Samsung Sony
Model type Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX50
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Released 2014-01-02 2012-01-30
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by 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 16 megapixels
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 12800
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support 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
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 4.8 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of screen 1,037k dot 461k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen tech HD Super Clear Touch Display Clearfoto TFT LCD 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 per sec 10.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 3.80 m 5.30 m
Flash options Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, fill-in, slow sync, flash off, redeye fix Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
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
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 283 grams (0.62 pounds) 117 grams (0.26 pounds)
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 photographs 240 photographs
Battery form Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID Built-in NP-BN
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
Storage slots 1 1
Launch cost $400 $250