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Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G vs Sony W230

Portability
90
Imaging
40
Features
44
Overall
41
Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W230 front
Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
25
Overall
31

Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G vs Sony W230 Key Specs

Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 4.8" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 23-481mm (F) lens
  • 305g - 129 x 71 x 19mm
  • Announced August 2012
Sony W230
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 30-120mm (F2.8-5.8) lens
  • 156g - 95 x 57 x 22mm
  • Introduced February 2009
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Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G vs Sony W230 Overview

On this page, we will be contrasting the Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G vs Sony W230, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Samsung and Sony. There is a noticeable difference among the image resolutions of the Galaxy Camera 3G (16MP) and W230 (12MP) but both cameras posses the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The Galaxy Camera 3G was released 3 years later than the W230 and that is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before diving right into a more detailed comparison, here is a simple overview of how the Galaxy Camera 3G scores vs the W230 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G over the Sony W230

 Galaxy Camera 3G W230 
IntroducedAugust 2012February 2009More recent by 43 months
Screen dimensions4.8"3"Bigger screen (+1.8")
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Sony W230 over the Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G

 W230 Galaxy Camera 3G 
Manually focus Very accurate focusing
Screen resolution230k0kClearer screen (+230k dot)

Common features in the Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G and Sony W230

 Galaxy Camera 3G W230 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen

Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G vs Sony W230 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is intending to lug around your camera regularly, you will want to think about its weight and size. The Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G features external measurements 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 W230 has specifications of 95mm x 57mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") with a weight of 156 grams (0.34 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you select during that time. Here is a front view scale comparison of the Galaxy Camera 3G and the W230.

Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G vs Sony W230 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the Galaxy Camera 3G and W230 is 90 and 95 respectively.

Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G vs Sony W230 top view buttons comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G vs Sony W230 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, its tough to picture the difference in sensor measurements only by researching a spec sheet. The photograph here may offer you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the Galaxy Camera 3G and W230.

Clearly, the 2 cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit different MP. You can expect the Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G to render more detail as a result of its extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop shots a bit more aggressively. The newer Galaxy Camera 3G should have an edge when it comes to sensor tech.

Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G vs Sony W230 sensor size comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G vs Sony W230 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G vs Sony W230 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G as a Portrait photography camera
Sony W230 as a Portrait photography camera
30
good resolution (16MP)
manual focus not available
no manual exposure
cannot use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
27
has manual focus
lack of manual exposure
cannot use external flash
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Street photography details
Sony W230 Street photography details
61
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average in class (305g)
no articulating screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
57
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Sports photography features
Sony W230 Sports photography features
45
amazing zoom range (23-481mm 20.9 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
no shutter priority
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
25
has image stabilization (Optical)
continuous shooting slow (2.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Travel photography advice
Sony W230 Travel photography advice
72
lighter than average in class (305g)
good resolution (16MP)
fairly wide (23mm)
great zoom (481mm)
very good max aperture (f)
does not have Time Lapse function
display isn't selfie friendly
51
flash built-in
missing Timelapse mode
sensor resolution low (12MP)
does not have selfie friendly display
wide angle not fantastic (30mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G
Landscape photography with Sony W230
47
fairly wide (23mm)
very good max aperture (f)
very good size screen (4.8")
has image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
no manual exposure
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
does not have Time Lapse function
37
has manual focus
screen is a good size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (30mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
lack of manual exposure
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
missing Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Vlogging advice
Sony W230 Vlogging advice
37
fairly wide (23mm)
very good max aperture (f)
touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
good video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than average in class (305 grams)
display isn't selfie friendly
does not have mic port
25
has image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not fantastic (30mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
does not have selfie friendly display
video resolution low (640 x 480 pixels)
missing external microphone port
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Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G vs Sony W230 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G and Sony W230
 Samsung Galaxy Camera 3GSony Cyber-shot DSC-W230
General Information
Manufacturer Samsung Sony
Model type Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W230
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2012-08-29 2009-02-17
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip 1.4GHz Quad-Core -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution - 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 23-481mm (20.9x) 30-120mm (4.0x)
Maximum aperture - f/2.8-5.8
Macro focusing distance - 4cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 4.8 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 0k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display tech 308 ppi, HD Super Clear Touch Display -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed - 1 seconds
Max shutter speed - 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shutter speed - 2.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance no built-in flash 3.90 m
Flash modes no built-in flash Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 640x480
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB none USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS BuiltIn None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 305 grams (0.67 lb) 156 grams (0.34 lb)
Physical dimensions 129 x 71 x 19mm (5.1" x 2.8" x 0.7") 95 x 57 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Self timer - Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage micro SD/micro SDHC/micro SDXC Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo, Internal
Storage slots One One
Retail price $606 $180