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Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G vs Sony W320

Portability
90
Imaging
39
Features
44
Overall
41
Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W320 front
Portability
97
Imaging
36
Features
21
Overall
30

Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G vs Sony W320 Key Specs

Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 4.8" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 23-481mm (F) lens
  • 305g - 129 x 71 x 19mm
  • Revealed August 2012
Sony W320
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 26-105mm (F2.7-5.7) lens
  • 117g - 93 x 52 x 17mm
  • Announced January 2010
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Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G vs Sony W320 Overview

Below is a extended comparison of the Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G versus Sony W320, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Ultracompact by rivals Samsung and Sony. The resolution of the Galaxy Camera 3G (16MP) and the W320 (14MP) is fairly similar and they enjoy the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The Galaxy Camera 3G was unveiled 2 years later than the W320 and that is quite a large difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras come with different body type with the Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G being a Compact camera and the Sony W320 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before delving straight into a in depth comparison, below is a brief highlight of how the Galaxy Camera 3G scores versus the W320 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G over the Sony W320

 Galaxy Camera 3G W320 
AnnouncedAugust 2012January 2010More recent by 33 months
Display dimension4.8"2.7"Larger display (+2.1")
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Sony W320 over the Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G

 W320 Galaxy Camera 3G 
Display resolution230k0kSharper display (+230k dot)

Common features in the Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G and Sony W320

 Galaxy Camera 3G W320 
Manual focus No manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen

Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G vs Sony W320 Physical Comparison

If you're looking to lug around your camera often, you'll have to consider its weight and volume. The Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G features physical measurements of 129mm x 71mm x 19mm (5.1" x 2.8" x 0.7") along with a weight of 305 grams (0.67 lbs) while the Sony W320 has sizing of 93mm x 52mm x 17mm (3.7" x 2.0" x 0.7") and a weight of 117 grams (0.26 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you have chosen at that moment. The following is the front view dimensions comparison of the Galaxy Camera 3G vs the W320.

Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G vs Sony W320 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the Galaxy Camera 3G and W320 is 90 and 97 respectively.

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Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G vs Sony W320 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is very difficult to envision the difference between sensor measurements just by reading specifications. The photograph below will help provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the Galaxy Camera 3G and W320.

Plainly, each of these cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but not the same MP. You can anticipate the Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G to offer greater detail having an extra 2MP. Greater resolution will allow you to crop images somewhat more aggressively. The more modern Galaxy Camera 3G will have an advantage with regard to sensor technology.

Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G vs Sony W320 sensor size comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G vs Sony W320 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G vs Sony W320 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Portrait photography details
Sony W320 Portrait photography details
30
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
manual exposure not possible
cannot use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
28
megapixel count decent (14MP)
manual focus not available
manual exposure not possible
external flash not possible
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Street photography details
Sony W320 Street photography details
61
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors in class (305g)
screen is fixed
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
48
fixed screen
does not have image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Sports photography details
Sony W320 Sports photography details
44
long zoom range (23-481mm 20.9 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16MP)
no shutter priority
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
26
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
slow fps (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Travel photography highlights
Sony W320 Travel photography highlights
72
lighter than competitors in class (305g)
decent megapixels (16MP)
rather wide (23mm)
great zoom (481mm)
fast maximum aperture (f)
no Time Lapse mode
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
66
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
pretty wide (26mm)
lack of Timelapse function
screen is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G
Landscape photography with Sony W320
47
rather wide (23mm)
fast maximum aperture (f)
very good size screen (4.8 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16MP)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
manual exposure not possible
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
no Time Lapse mode
33
pretty wide (26mm)
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
manual exposure not possible
does not have image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
lack of Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G as a Vlogging camera
Sony W320 as a Vlogging camera
36
rather wide (23mm)
fast maximum aperture (f)
touch screen
image stabilization (Optical)
great video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competitors in class (305 grams)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
no external mic socket
26
pretty wide (26mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
screen is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
video res low (640 x 480 pxls)
lack of microphone support
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Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G vs Sony W320 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G and Sony W320
 Samsung Galaxy Camera 3GSony Cyber-shot DSC-W320
General Information
Company Samsung Sony
Model type Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W320
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Ultracompact
Revealed 2012-08-29 2010-01-07
Physical type Compact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor 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 16MP 14MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution - 4320 x 3240
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points - 9
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 23-481mm (20.9x) 26-105mm (4.0x)
Max aperture - f/2.7-5.7
Macro focusing distance - 4cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 4.8" 2.7"
Screen resolution 0k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen tech 308 ppi, HD Super Clear Touch Display -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed - 1s
Fastest shutter speed - 1/1600s
Continuous shutter rate - 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance no built-in flash 4.80 m
Flash settings no built-in flash Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 640x480
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB none USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS BuiltIn None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 305g (0.67 lb) 117g (0.26 lb)
Dimensions 129 x 71 x 19mm (5.1" x 2.8" x 0.7") 93 x 52 x 17mm (3.7" x 2.0" x 0.7")
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
Battery ID - NP-BN1
Self timer - Yes (2 sec or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage type micro SD/micro SDHC/micro SDXC SD/SDHC, Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo / Pro HG-Duo, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Price at release $606 $269