Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G vs Sony W650
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Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G vs Sony W650 Key Specs
(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
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 25-125mm (F2.6-6.3) lens
- 124g - 94 x 56 x 19mm
- Released January 2012
Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G vs Sony W650 Overview
The following is a detailed analysis of the Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G vs Sony W650, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Samsung and Sony. The sensor resolution of the Galaxy Camera 3G (16MP) and the W650 (16MP) is pretty close and they use the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").
Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD CardsThe Galaxy Camera 3G was announced 8 months after the W650 and they are of a similar generation. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).
Before going in to a full comparison, below is a concise overview of how the Galaxy Camera 3G matches up against the W650 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G vs Sony W650 Gallery
Below is a preview of the gallery images for Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W650. The whole galleries are available at Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Gallery and Sony W650 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G over the Sony W650
Galaxy Camera 3G | W650 | |||
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Released | August 2012 | January 2012 | Newer by 8 months | |
Screen sizing | 4.8" | 3" | Bigger screen (+1.8") | |
Touch screen | Quickly navigate |
Reasons to pick Sony W650 over the Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G
W650 | Galaxy Camera 3G | |||
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Screen resolution | 230k | 0k | Sharper screen (+230k dot) |
Common features in the Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G and Sony W650
Galaxy Camera 3G | W650 | |||
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Focus manually | No manual focus | |||
Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Selfie screen | Missing selfie screen |
Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G vs Sony W650 Physical Comparison
If you're going to travel with your camera, you should factor its weight and proportions. The Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G offers outer 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 W650 has measurements of 94mm x 56mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") having a weight of 124 grams (0.27 lbs).
Contrast the Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G vs Sony W650 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you have attached during that time. Underneath is the front view proportions comparison of the Galaxy Camera 3G and the W650.
Using size and weight, the portability grade of the Galaxy Camera 3G and W650 is 90 and 96 respectively.
Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G vs Sony W650 Sensor Comparison
Oftentimes, its hard to picture the difference in sensor dimensions only by looking through specifications. The image below will provide you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the Galaxy Camera 3G and W650.
Plainly, both of these cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing and the exact same resolution and you should expect comparable quality of pictures but you may want to take the release date of the cameras into account. The more modern Galaxy Camera 3G provides a benefit with regard to sensor tech.
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Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G vs Sony W650 Specifications
Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W650 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Samsung | Sony |
Model | Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W650 |
Category | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Compact |
Announced | 2012-08-29 | 2012-01-10 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | 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 | 16 megapixel | 16 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | - | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Maximum resolution | - | 4608 x 3456 |
Maximum native ISO | 3200 | 3200 |
Min native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW format | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Touch focus | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detection autofocus | ||
Contract detection autofocus | ||
Phase detection autofocus | ||
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 23-481mm (20.9x) | 25-125mm (5.0x) |
Highest aperture | - | f/2.6-6.3 |
Macro focus distance | - | 5cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Range of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | 4.8" | 3" |
Screen resolution | 0 thousand dot | 230 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Screen tech | 308 ppi, HD Super Clear Touch Display | Clear Photo TFT LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | - | 2 seconds |
Highest shutter speed | - | 1/1600 seconds |
Continuous shooting speed | - | 1.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | no built-in flash | 3.70 m |
Flash modes | no built-in flash | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
Video data format | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Microphone input | ||
Headphone input | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | Eye-Fi Connected |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | none | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | BuiltIn | None |
Physical | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 305 gr (0.67 pounds) | 124 gr (0.27 pounds) |
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 score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light score | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | - | 220 photographs |
Battery format | - | Battery Pack |
Battery model | - | NP-BN |
Self timer | - | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage media | micro SD/micro SDHC/micro SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC, microSD/micro SDHC, Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Launch pricing | $606 | $140 |