Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G vs Sony W230

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.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W230. The complete galleries are provided at Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Gallery & Sony W230 Gallery.

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).

Compare the Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G vs Sony W230 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

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.

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

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.