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Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 vs Sony WX80

Portability
90 Imaging
40 Features
60 Overall
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Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX80 front
Portability
96 Imaging
40 Features
38 Overall
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Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 vs Sony WX80 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 WX80
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Expand to 12800)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-224mm (F3.3-8.0) lens
  • 124g - 92 x 52 x 22mm
  • Released January 2013
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Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 vs Sony WX80 Overview

Below, we will be analyzing the Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 and Sony WX80, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Samsung and Sony. The sensor resolution of the Galaxy Camera 2 (16MP) and the WX80 (16MP) is relatively similar and they feature the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The Galaxy Camera 2 was announced 12 months later than the WX80 and they are both of a similar generation. Both cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a quick overview of how the Galaxy Camera 2 scores against the WX80 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 over the Sony WX80

		

		

			
 Galaxy Camera 2 WX80 
ReleasedJanuary 2014January 2013Fresher by 12 months
Focus manually  Dial exact focus
Screen dimension4.8"2.7"Bigger screen (+2.1")
Screen resolution1037k230kCrisper screen (+807k dot)
Touch screen  Quickly navigate
		

	

	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Sony WX80 over the Samsung Galaxy Camera 2

		

		

			
 WX80 Galaxy Camera 2 
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 and Sony WX80

		

		

			
 Galaxy Camera 2 WX80 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen  Absent selfie screen
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 vs Sony WX80 Physical Comparison

		

		

			
For those who are planning to carry your camera regularly, you have to consider its weight and dimensions. The Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 provides physical dimensions of 133mm x 71mm x 19mm (5.2" x 2.8" x 0.7") with a weight of 283 grams (0.62 lbs) and the Sony WX80 has dimensions of 92mm x 52mm x 22mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.9") and a weight of 124 grams (0.27 lbs).
Contrast the Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 and Sony WX80 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are employing during that time. Following is the front view proportions comparison of the Galaxy Camera 2 and the WX80.
Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 vs Sony WX80 size comparison
Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the Galaxy Camera 2 and WX80 is 90 and 96 respectively.
Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 vs Sony WX80 top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 vs Sony WX80 Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
Oftentimes, it can be tough to envision the difference between sensor sizing only by reviewing technical specs. The visual here should offer you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the Galaxy Camera 2 and WX80.
As you have seen, the 2 cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements and the exact same resolution and you should expect similar quality of images but you will want to take the production date  of the products into consideration. The newer Galaxy Camera 2 is going to have an edge when it comes to sensor innovation.
	
			Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 vs Sony WX80 sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 vs Sony WX80 Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 vs Sony WX80 Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
Portrait photography with Samsung Galaxy Camera 2
Portrait photography with Sony WX80
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 manual focus
 resolution is good (16 megapixels)
 features face detect focus
 no external flash support
 tiny sensor (1/2.3")
 doesn't have RAW files
35
 sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
 supports face detect autofocus
 focusing manually not possible
 manual exposure not available
 external flash not possible
 sensor size is small (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison
 Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 as a Street photography camera
 Sony WX80 as a Street photography camera
65
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 features focus by touch
 lighter than competition in class (283 grams)
 no articulating screen
 tiny sensor (1/2.3")
 doesn't have RAW files
67
 image stabilization (Optical)
 supports focus by touch
 lighter than competition (124g)
 fixed screen
 sensor size is small (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW format
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Sports Comparison
 Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 as a Sports photography camera
 Sony WX80 as a Sports photography camera
48
 amazing zoom range (23-483mm  21.0 x zoom)
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 resolution is good (16MP)
 better than average battery life (400 CIPA)
 low frames per second (5.0 fps)
 tiny sensor (1/2.3")
 doesn't have phase detect auto focus
45
 image stabilization (Optical)
 sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
 supports tracking focus
 no shutter priority
 sensor size is small (1/2.3")
 lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison
Travel photography with Samsung Galaxy Camera 2
Travel photography with Sony WX80
73
 better than average battery life (400 CIPA)
 lighter than competition in class (283 grams)
 has bluetooth
 features focus by touch
 resolution is good (16 megapixels)
 has built in flash
 fairly wide (23mm)
 long zoom (483mm)
 missing Timelapse mode
 does not posses selfie friendly display
 sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
71
 lighter than competition (124g)
 supports focus by touch
 sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
 flash built-in
 pretty wide (28mm)
 lack of Time Lapse recording
 screen isn't selfie friendly
 somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison
Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Landscape photography info
Sony WX80 Landscape photography info
52
 manual focus
 fairly wide (23mm)
 lovely big screen (4.8 inches)
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 resolution is good (16MP)
 better than average battery life (400 shots)
 fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
 sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
 tiny sensor (1/2.3")
 doesn't have RAW files
 missing Timelapse mode
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 pretty wide (28mm)
 image stabilization (Optical)
 sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
 focusing manually not possible
 fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
 somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
 tiny screen (2.7 inch)
 manual exposure not available
 sensor size is small (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW format
 lack of Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison
Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Vlogging features
Sony WX80 Vlogging features
37
 fairly wide (23mm)
 screen is touchscreen
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 features face detect focus
 video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
 comes with microphone support
 lighter than competition in class (283 grams)
 sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
 does not posses selfie friendly display
35
 pretty wide (28mm)
 image stabilization (Optical)
 supports face detect autofocus
 good video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
 lighter than competition (124 grams)
 somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
 screen isn't selfie friendly
 lack of mic jack
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Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 vs Sony WX80 Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 and Sony WX80
 Samsung Galaxy Camera 2Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX80
General Information
Brand Samsung Sony
Model Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX80
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Released 2014-01-02 2013-01-08
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor 1.6GHz Quad-Core Exynos BIONZ
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 16 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter    
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9 4:3 and  16:9
Highest resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Highest boosted ISO - 12800
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW format    
Autofocusing
Focus manually    
Touch focus    
Autofocus continuous    
Single autofocus    
Tracking autofocus    
Selective autofocus    
Autofocus center weighted    
Multi area autofocus    
Autofocus live view    
Face detection autofocus    
Contract detection autofocus    
Phase detection autofocus    
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 23-483mm (21.0x) 28-224mm (8.0x)
Maximum aperture f/2.8-5.9 f/3.3-8.0
Macro focus distance 10cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 4.8 inch 2.7 inch
Screen resolution 1,037k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch operation    
Screen technology HD Super Clear Touch Display TFT LCD display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 16 secs 4 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shooting speed 5.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manual exposure    
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom white balance    
Image stabilization    
Integrated flash    
Flash range 3.80 m 4.20 m
Flash settings Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, fill-in, slow sync, flash off, redeye fix Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync, Advanced Flash
External flash    
Auto exposure bracketing    
White balance bracketing    
Exposure
Multisegment exposure    
Average exposure    
Spot exposure    
Partial exposure    
AF area exposure    
Center weighted exposure    
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (60, 30 fps), 1280 x 720 ( 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic input    
Headphone input    
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
Environment seal    
Water proof    
Dust proof    
Shock proof    
Crush proof    
Freeze proof    
Weight 283 gr (0.62 lb) 124 gr (0.27 lb)
Dimensions 133 x 71 x 19mm (5.2" x 2.8" x 0.7") 92 x 52 x 22mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 400 photographs 240 photographs
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model Built-in NP-BN
Self timer Yes (2, 5, or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse shooting    
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
Cost at launch $400 $276