Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G vs Sony WX10
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Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G vs Sony WX10 Key Specs
(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
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.8" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-168mm (F2.4-5.9) lens
- 161g - 95 x 54 x 23mm
- Announced January 2011
Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G vs Sony WX10 Overview
Its time to look more closely at the Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G vs Sony WX10, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Samsung and Sony. The image resolution of the Galaxy Camera 3G (16MP) and the WX10 (16MP) is fairly well matched and both cameras offer the same sensor size (1/2.3").
Pentax 17 Pre-Orders Outperform Expectations by a LandslideThe Galaxy Camera 3G was revealed 21 months later than the WX10 making them a generation apart from one another. Each of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).
Before diving right into a full comparison, here is a simple overview of how the Galaxy Camera 3G scores vs the WX10 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G vs Sony WX10 Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX10. The full galleries are viewable at Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Gallery & Sony WX10 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G over the Sony WX10
Galaxy Camera 3G | WX10 | |||
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Announced | August 2012 | January 2011 | More recent by 21 months | |
Display dimensions | 4.8" | 2.8" | Larger display (+2") | |
Touch friendly display | Easily navigate |
Reasons to pick Sony WX10 over the Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G
WX10 | Galaxy Camera 3G | |||
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Focus manually | Very precise focus | |||
Display resolution | 460k | 0k | Sharper display (+460k dot) |
Common features in the Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G and Sony WX10
Galaxy Camera 3G | WX10 | |||
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Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Selfie screen | Lack of selfie screen |
Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G vs Sony WX10 Physical Comparison
If you are intending to lug around your camera regularly, you will need to factor in 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) whilst the Sony WX10 has specifications of 95mm x 54mm x 23mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.9") and a weight of 161 grams (0.35 lbs).
Check out the Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G vs Sony WX10 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you have chosen at the time. The following is a front view size comparison of the Galaxy Camera 3G against the WX10.
Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Galaxy Camera 3G and WX10 is 90 and 95 respectively.
Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G vs Sony WX10 Sensor Comparison
Sometimes, it's difficult to see the difference between sensor measurements merely by reading through a spec sheet. The photograph underneath will give you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the Galaxy Camera 3G and WX10.
Clearly, both of those cameras provide the same sensor dimensions and the identical megapixels so you can expect similar quality of files although you should really consider the launch date of the products into consideration. The more recent Galaxy Camera 3G will have an advantage in sensor technology.
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Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G vs Sony WX10 Specifications
Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX10 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Samsung | Sony |
Model type | Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX10 |
Class | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Compact |
Announced | 2012-08-29 | 2011-01-06 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | 1.4GHz Quad-Core | BIONZ |
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16 megapixels | 16 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | - | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Max resolution | - | 4608 x 3456 |
Max native ISO | 3200 | 3200 |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW support | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
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) | 24-168mm (7.0x) |
Highest aperture | - | f/2.4-5.9 |
Macro focusing distance | - | 5cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display size | 4.8 inch | 2.8 inch |
Resolution of display | 0 thousand dots | 460 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Display tech | 308 ppi, HD Super Clear Touch Display | Clear Photo LCD Plus |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | - | 30 secs |
Max shutter speed | - | 1/1600 secs |
Continuous shutter rate | - | 10.0 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | no built-in flash | 7.10 m |
Flash options | no built-in flash | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 | 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
Video file format | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
Microphone port | ||
Headphone port | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | Eye-Fi Connected |
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 pounds) | 161g (0.35 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 129 x 71 x 19mm (5.1" x 2.8" x 0.7") | 95 x 54 x 23mm (3.7" x 2.1" 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 | ||
Battery ID | - | NP-BG1 |
Self timer | - | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2) |
Time lapse feature | ||
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 | Single | Single |
Pricing at release | $606 | $200 |