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Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G vs Sony WX10

Portability
90
Imaging
39
Features
44
Overall
41
Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX10 front
Portability
95
Imaging
39
Features
38
Overall
38

Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G vs Sony WX10 Key Specs

Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G
(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
Sony WX10
(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
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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").

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G over the Sony WX10

 Galaxy Camera 3G WX10 
AnnouncedAugust 2012January 2011More recent by 21 months
Display dimensions4.8"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 
Focus manually Very precise focus
Display resolution460k0kSharper display (+460k dot)

Common features in the Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G and Sony WX10

 Galaxy Camera 3G WX10 
Display typeFixed 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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G vs Sony WX10 size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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.

Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G vs Sony WX10 sensor size comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G vs Sony WX10 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G vs Sony WX10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G
Portrait photography with Sony WX10
30
decent megapixels (16MP)
manual focus not available
lack of manual mode
cannot use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
39
has manual focus
good MP (16MP)
can't use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G
Street photography with Sony WX10
61
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others in class (305g)
no moving screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
57
has image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G as a Sports photography camera
Sony WX10 as a Sports photography camera
44
great zoom range (23-481mm 20.9 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16MP)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
39
has image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16 megapixels)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G
Travel photography with Sony WX10
72
lighter than others in class (305 grams)
decent megapixels (16MP)
really wide (23mm)
great zoom (481mm)
very good max aperture (f)
does not have Timelapse recording
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
65
good MP (16MP)
built-in flash
quite wide (24mm)
lack of Timelapse recording
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.4)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Landscape photography highlights
Sony WX10 Landscape photography highlights
47
really wide (23mm)
very good max aperture (f)
big screen (4.8")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
lack of manual mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
does not have Timelapse recording
50
has manual focus
quite wide (24mm)
screen size is good (2.8 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16 megapixels)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.4)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
lack of Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Vlogging advice
Sony WX10 Vlogging advice
36
really wide (23mm)
very good max aperture (f)
touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than others in class (305g)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
does not have microphone port
32
quite wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
great video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.4)
display is not selfie friendly
lack of microphone socket
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Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G vs Sony WX10 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G and Sony WX10
 Samsung Galaxy Camera 3GSony Cyber-shot DSC-WX10
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