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Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G vs Sony WX220

Portability
90
Imaging
39
Features
44
Overall
41
Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX220 front
Portability
96
Imaging
43
Features
41
Overall
42

Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G vs Sony WX220 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
  • Released August 2012
Sony WX220
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-250mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 121g - 92 x 52 x 22mm
  • Released February 2014
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Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G vs Sony WX220 Overview

Lets look much closer at the Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G vs Sony WX220, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Ultracompact by brands Samsung and Sony. The sensor resolution of the Galaxy Camera 3G (16MP) and the WX220 (18MP) is fairly comparable and they feature the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The Galaxy Camera 3G was launched 17 months earlier than the WX220 making the cameras a generation apart from one another. The two cameras offer different body type with the Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G being a Compact camera and the Sony WX220 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before we go in to a thorough comparison, below is a concise summary of how the Galaxy Camera 3G scores against the WX220 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G over the Sony WX220

 Galaxy Camera 3G WX220 
Display sizing4.8"3"Larger display (+1.8")
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Sony WX220 over the Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G

 WX220 Galaxy Camera 3G 
ReleasedFebruary 2014August 2012Fresher by 17 months
Display resolution460k0kCrisper display (+460k dot)

Common features in the Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G and Sony WX220

 Galaxy Camera 3G WX220 
Focus manually Lack of manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen

Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G vs Sony WX220 Physical Comparison

In case you're aiming to carry your camera regularly, you have to consider its weight and volume. The Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G offers outer measurements of 129mm x 71mm x 19mm (5.1" x 2.8" x 0.7") with a weight of 305 grams (0.67 lbs) whilst the Sony WX220 has sizing of 92mm x 52mm x 22mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you select at that moment. Following is the front view scale comparison of the Galaxy Camera 3G vs the WX220.

Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G vs Sony WX220 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Galaxy Camera 3G and WX220 is 90 and 96 respectively.

Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G vs Sony WX220 top view buttons comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G vs Sony WX220 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it can be difficult to picture the difference in sensor sizing just by going through technical specs. The visual below might provide you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the Galaxy Camera 3G and WX220.

As you have seen, both of the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but different resolution. You can anticipate the Sony WX220 to provide extra detail utilizing its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop photos far more aggressively. The older Galaxy Camera 3G will be behind with regard to sensor technology.

Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G vs Sony WX220 sensor size comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G vs Sony WX220 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G vs Sony WX220 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Portrait photography info
Sony WX220 Portrait photography info
30
good resolution (16 megapixels)
manual focus not available
manual mode not possible
external flash not possible
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
37
decent megapixels (18MP)
includes face detection autofocus
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual exposure
can't use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G
Street photography with Sony WX220
61
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (305 grams)
no moving screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
59
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Sports photography info
Sony WX220 Sports photography info
44
excellent zoom range (23-481mm 20.9 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16MP)
no shutter priority
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
46
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (18MP)
includes tracking autofocus
no shutter priority mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Travel photography information
Sony WX220 Travel photography information
72
lighter than competition in class (305 grams)
good resolution (16MP)
quite wide (23mm)
long zoom (481mm)
good max aperture (f)
no Time Lapse function
display isn't selfie friendly
69
decent megapixels (18MP)
has built in flash
rather wide (25mm)
very long zoom (250mm)
lack of Time Lapse mode
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G as a Landscape photography camera
Sony WX220 as a Landscape photography camera
47
quite wide (23mm)
good max aperture (f)
screen larger than average (4.8 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
manual mode not possible
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
no Time Lapse function
44
rather wide (25mm)
decent sized screen (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (18 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
lack of manual exposure
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
lack of Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Vlogging information
Sony WX220 Vlogging information
36
quite wide (23mm)
good max aperture (f)
screen is touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competition in class (305g)
display isn't selfie friendly
no mic jack
34
rather wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detection autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
lack of external mic socket
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Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G vs Sony WX220 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G and Sony WX220
 Samsung Galaxy Camera 3GSony Cyber-shot DSC-WX220
General Information
Company Samsung Sony
Model Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX220
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Ultracompact
Released 2012-08-29 2014-02-12
Physical type Compact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Powered by 1.4GHz Quad-Core Bionz X
Sensor type BSI-CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 18 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio - 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution - 4896 x 3672
Maximum native ISO 3200 12800
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 23-481mm (20.9x) 25-250mm (10.0x)
Maximal aperture - f/3.3-5.9
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 4.8 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 0 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen technology 308 ppi, HD Super Clear Touch Display -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed - 4 secs
Maximum shutter speed - 1/1600 secs
Continuous shooting rate - 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range no built-in flash 3.70 m (with Auto ISO)
Flash modes no built-in flash Auto, on, slow synchro, off, advanced
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB none USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS BuiltIn None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 305 grams (0.67 lbs) 121 grams (0.27 lbs)
Dimensions 129 x 71 x 19mm (5.1" x 2.8" x 0.7") 92 x 52 x 22mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.9")
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 - 210 photographs
Style of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model - NP-BN
Self timer - Yes (2 or 10 sec, portrait)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage micro SD/micro SDHC/micro SDXC SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Card slots 1 1
Launch price $606 $198