Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 vs Sony WX70

Let's look much closer at the Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 vs Sony WX70, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Samsung and Sony. The resolution of the Galaxy Camera 2 (16MP) and the WX70 (16MP) is very close and both cameras have the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The Galaxy Camera 2 was manufactured 24 months after the WX70 making them a generation away from one another. Both the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before going into a in-depth comparison, here is a short summary of how the Galaxy Camera 2 scores versus the WX70 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX70. The entire galleries are provided at Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Gallery and Sony WX70 Gallery.

If you are intending to travel with your camera often, you'll have to consider its weight and size. The Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 offers physical measurements of 133mm x 71mm x 19mm (5.2" x 2.8" x 0.7") and a weight of 283 grams (0.62 lbs) and the Sony WX70 has specifications of 92mm x 52mm x 19mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7") and a weight of 114 grams (0.25 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you choose at that time. The following is a front view measurement comparison of the Galaxy Camera 2 versus the WX70.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Galaxy Camera 2 and WX70 is 90 and 97 respectively.

Quite often, it can be difficult to visualise the difference in sensor dimensions simply by researching specifications. The pic below will help give you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the Galaxy Camera 2 and WX70.

Plainly, the 2 cameras feature the identical sensor size and the same MP therefore you should expect comparable quality of files however you will need to factor the production date of the cameras into account. The more recent Galaxy Camera 2 is going to have a benefit in sensor technology.