Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G vs Sony W220

Lets look closer at the Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G versus Sony W220, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Samsung and Sony. There is a sizeable difference between the sensor resolutions of the Galaxy Camera 3G (16MP) and W220 (12MP) but they possess the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The Galaxy Camera 3G was manufactured 3 years later than the W220 and that is quite a large gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a brief overview of how the Galaxy Camera 3G matches up versus the W220 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W220. The entire galleries are provided at Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Gallery and Sony W220 Gallery.

When you are planning to lug around your camera, you're going to have to consider its weight and proportions. The Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G has got external dimensions of 129mm x 71mm x 19mm (5.1" x 2.8" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 305 grams (0.67 lbs) and the Sony W220 has measurements of 95mm x 57mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") with a weight of 147 grams (0.32 lbs).

Contrast the Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G versus Sony W220 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you have during that time. Here is the front view sizing comparison of the Galaxy Camera 3G versus the W220.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the Galaxy Camera 3G and W220 is 90 and 95 respectively.

Often, it can be difficult to envision the contrast between sensor measurements merely by reading through specs. The visual below should provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the Galaxy Camera 3G and W220.

All in all, each of the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same megapixels. You should expect the Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G to give greater detail due to its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop photographs much more aggressively. The more recent Galaxy Camera 3G is going to have a benefit when it comes to sensor technology.