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Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G vs Sony W550

Portability
90
Imaging
40
Features
44
Overall
41
Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W550 front
Portability
96
Imaging
37
Features
28
Overall
33

Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G vs Sony W550 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
  • Announced August 2012
Sony W550
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-104mm (F2.7-5.7) lens
  • 110g - 94 x 56 x 19mm
  • Launched July 2011
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Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G vs Sony W550 Overview

The following is a complete overview of the Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G and Sony W550, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Ultracompact by competitors Samsung and Sony. The image resolution of the Galaxy Camera 3G (16MP) and the W550 (14MP) is very similar and they possess the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The Galaxy Camera 3G was brought out 14 months after the W550 making the cameras a generation away from one another. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G being a Compact camera and the Sony W550 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before going through a comprehensive comparison, below is a short summation of how the Galaxy Camera 3G scores versus the W550 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G over the Sony W550

 Galaxy Camera 3G W550 
LaunchedAugust 2012July 2011Newer by 14 months
Display sizing4.8"3"Larger display (+1.8")
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Sony W550 over the Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G

 W550 Galaxy Camera 3G 
Display resolution230k0kClearer display (+230k dot)

Common features in the Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G and Sony W550

 Galaxy Camera 3G W550 
Manually focus Lack of manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen

Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G vs Sony W550 Physical Comparison

If you're intending to travel with your camera regularly, you have to think about its weight and size. The Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G has 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 W550 has specifications of 94mm x 56mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") with a weight of 110 grams (0.24 lbs).

Take a look at the Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G and Sony W550 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are utilising at that time. Following is the front view scale comparison of the Galaxy Camera 3G versus the W550.

Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G vs Sony W550 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Galaxy Camera 3G and W550 is 90 and 96 respectively.

Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G vs Sony W550 top view buttons comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G vs Sony W550 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, its hard to picture the difference between sensor dimensions only by going over a spec sheet. The pic here will provide you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the Galaxy Camera 3G and W550.

Clearly, the 2 cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but different megapixels. You can expect to see the Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G to offer you greater detail having its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also help you crop pics far more aggressively. The younger Galaxy Camera 3G should have a benefit when it comes to sensor innovation.

Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G vs Sony W550 sensor size comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G vs Sony W550 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G vs Sony W550 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G
Portrait photography with Sony W550
30
good megapixels (16MP)
manual focus not available
manual exposure not available
cannot use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
28
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not available
can't use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Street photography info
Sony W550 Street photography info
61
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (305 grams)
fixed screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
57
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G
Sports photography with Sony W550
45
incredible zoom range (23-481mm 20.9 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
no shutter priority mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
35
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
max fps low (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Travel photography factors
Sony W550 Travel photography factors
72
lighter than competition (305 grams)
good megapixels (16MP)
relatively wide (23mm)
great reach (481mm)
great max aperture (f)
does not have Time Lapse function
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
65
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
has built in flash
really wide (26mm)
lack of Timelapse recording
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G as a Landscape photography camera
Sony W550 as a Landscape photography camera
47
relatively wide (23mm)
great max aperture (f)
very good size screen (4.8 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
manual focus not available
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
manual exposure not available
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
does not have Time Lapse function
42
really wide (26mm)
screen size is good (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
manual exposure not available
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
lack of Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Vlogging advice
Sony W550 Vlogging advice
37
relatively wide (23mm)
great max aperture (f)
screen is touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competition (305g)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
does not have mic support
29
really wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of external microphone socket
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Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G vs Sony W550 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G and Sony W550
 Samsung Galaxy Camera 3GSony Cyber-shot DSC-W550
General Information
Manufacturer Samsung Sony
Model type Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W550
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Ultracompact
Announced 2012-08-29 2011-07-24
Physical type Compact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Powered by 1.4GHz Quad-Core BIONZ
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
Full resolution - 4320 x 3240
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 23-481mm (20.9x) 26-104mm (4.0x)
Maximum aperture - f/2.7-5.7
Macro focusing distance - 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 4.8 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 0k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen tech 308 ppi, HD Super Clear Touch Display Clear Photo LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed - 2s
Highest shutter speed - 1/1600s
Continuous shooting rate - 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance no built-in flash 3.80 m
Flash settings no built-in flash Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB none USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS BuiltIn None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 305 grams (0.67 lbs) 110 grams (0.24 lbs)
Dimensions 129 x 71 x 19mm (5.1" x 2.8" x 0.7") 94 x 56 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage micro SD/micro SDHC/micro SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Card slots 1 -
Launch pricing $606 $119