Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 vs Sony WX9

In this write-up, we are reviewing the Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 and Sony WX9, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Ultracompact by brands Samsung and Sony. The sensor resolution of the Galaxy Camera 2 (16MP) and the WX9 (16MP) is fairly well matched and they possess the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The Galaxy Camera 2 was released 3 years after the WX9 which is quite a big difference as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras offer different body type with the Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 being a Compact camera and the Sony WX9 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before going through a more detailed comparison, below is a concise summation of how the Galaxy Camera 2 scores vs the WX9 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX9. The complete galleries are viewable at Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Gallery & Sony WX9 Gallery.

For anyone who is going to travel with your camera, you have to take into account its weight and volume. The Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 has got outer dimensions of 133mm x 71mm x 19mm (5.2" x 2.8" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 283 grams (0.62 lbs) and the Sony WX9 has sizing of 95mm x 56mm x 20mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8") having a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).

Contrast the Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 and Sony WX9 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you choose at that moment. Below is the front view physical size comparison of the Galaxy Camera 2 compared to the WX9.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Galaxy Camera 2 and WX9 is 90 and 99 respectively.

Quite often, it can be hard to imagine the gap between sensor dimensions merely by looking at a spec sheet. The image underneath might offer you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the Galaxy Camera 2 and WX9.

As you can see, both cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing and the same resolution so you can expect similar quality of photographs though you need to take the age of the products into consideration. The fresher Galaxy Camera 2 should have a benefit in sensor innovation.