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Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 vs Sony WX80

Portability
90
Imaging
40
Features
60
Overall
48
Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX80 front
Portability
96
Imaging
40
Features
38
Overall
39

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").

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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).

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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
44
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
39
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