Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 vs Sony WX500

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.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX500. The complete galleries are available at Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Gallery and Sony WX500 Gallery.

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).

Look at the Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 and Sony WX500 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

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.

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

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.