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Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 vs Sony WX500

Portability
90
Imaging
40
Features
60
Overall
48
Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX500 front
Portability
91
Imaging
43
Features
56
Overall
48

Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 vs Sony WX500 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 WX500
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 80 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-720mm (F3.5-6.4) lens
  • 236g - 102 x 58 x 36mm
  • Announced April 2015
  • Succeeded the Sony WX350
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Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 vs Sony WX500 Overview

Below is a complete overview of the Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 and Sony WX500, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by rivals Samsung and Sony. The sensor resolution of the Galaxy Camera 2 (16MP) and the WX500 (18MP) is fairly well matched and both cameras offer the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The Galaxy Camera 2 was released 15 months prior to the WX500 making them a generation apart from each other. Each of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before going straight to a full comparison, here is a simple view of how the Galaxy Camera 2 scores versus the WX500 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 over the Sony WX500

 Galaxy Camera 2 WX500 
Manually focus Very accurate focusing
Display dimensions4.8"3"Larger display (+1.8")
Display resolution1037k921kClearer display (+116k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Sony WX500 over the Samsung Galaxy Camera 2

 WX500 Galaxy Camera 2 
AnnouncedApril 2015January 2014More recent by 15 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display

Common features in the Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 and Sony WX500

 Galaxy Camera 2 WX500 
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen

Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 vs Sony WX500 Physical Comparison

For those who are looking to lug around your camera often, you will want to take into account 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") having a weight of 283 grams (0.62 lbs) whilst the Sony WX500 has measurements of 102mm x 58mm x 36mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.4") along with a weight of 236 grams (0.52 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are utilizing during that time. The following is a front view measurements comparison of the Galaxy Camera 2 vs the WX500.

Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 vs Sony WX500 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the Galaxy Camera 2 and WX500 is 90 and 91 respectively.

Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 vs Sony WX500 top view buttons comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 vs Sony WX500 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is very difficult to picture the contrast between sensor measurements just by reading through a spec sheet. The graphic below will help give you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the Galaxy Camera 2 and WX500.

Clearly, both of those cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but different resolution. You should anticipate the Sony WX500 to resolve more detail as a result of its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop pics more aggressively. The older Galaxy Camera 2 is going to be behind with regard to sensor technology.

Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 vs Sony WX500 sensor size comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 vs Sony WX500 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 vs Sony WX500 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony WX500 as a Portrait photography camera
44
focusing manually
good resolution (16MP)
offers face detection focusing
can't use external flash
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
39
resolution is good (18 megapixels)
provides face detection autofocus
manual focus not available
external flash not possible
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Samsung Galaxy Camera 2
Street photography with Sony WX500
65
image stabilization (Optical)
includes focus via touch
lighter than average in class (283g)
fixed screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
69
screen tilts
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (236g)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Sports photography advice
Sony WX500 Sports photography advice
48
long zoom range (23-483mm 21.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
great battery life (400 per charge)
slow fps (5.0 fps)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
57
amazing zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (18MP)
provides tracking autofocus
better than average battery pack (360 CIPA)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Travel photography features
Sony WX500 Travel photography features
73
great battery life (400 per charge)
lighter than average in class (283 grams)
connects via bluetooth
includes focus via touch
good resolution (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
fairly wide (23mm)
very long zoom (483mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
does not feature selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
71
better than average battery pack (360 per charge)
lighter than competition (236 grams)
resolution is good (18MP)
has built in flash
relatively wide (24mm)
long reach (720mm)
does not have Time Lapse recording
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony WX500 as a Landscape photography camera
52
focusing manually
fairly wide (23mm)
screen larger than average (4.8")
image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16MP)
great battery life (400 per charge)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
doesn't have Time Lapse function
49
relatively wide (24mm)
screen is a good size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (18MP)
better than average battery pack (360 CIPA)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
does not have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Vlogging features
Sony WX500 Vlogging features
37
fairly wide (23mm)
touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detection focusing
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
has external mic jack
lighter than average in class (283 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
does not feature selfie friendly display
35
relatively wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detection autofocus
good video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competition (236g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
display is not selfie friendly
does not have external mic support
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Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 vs Sony WX500 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 and Sony WX500
 Samsung Galaxy Camera 2Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX500
General Information
Brand Samsung Sony
Model type Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX500
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2014-01-02 2015-04-14
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip 1.6GHz Quad-Core Exynos Bionz X
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 surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 18MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4608 x 3456 4896 x 3672
Highest native ISO 3200 12800
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
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 mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 23-483mm (21.0x) 24-720mm (30.0x)
Highest aperture f/2.8-5.9 f/3.5-6.4
Macro focusing distance 10cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Tilting
Display diagonal 4.8" 3"
Display resolution 1,037k dots 921k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display technology HD Super Clear Touch Display -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 16s 30s
Max shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter rate 5.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 3.80 m 5.40 m (with Auto ISO)
Flash settings Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, fill-in, slow sync, flash off, redeye fix Auto, flash on, slow sync, flash off, rear sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 30p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (30p)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 AVCHD, XAVC S
Mic support
Headphone support
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 283g (0.62 lbs) 236g (0.52 lbs)
Physical dimensions 133 x 71 x 19mm (5.2" x 2.8" x 0.7") 102 x 58 x 36mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.4")
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 360 images
Battery style Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID Built-in NP-BX1
Self timer Yes (2, 5, or 10 sec) Yes
Time lapse recording
Storage type microSD/microSDHC/microSDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo
Card slots 1 1
Cost at release $400 $348