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Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G vs Sony WX5

Portability
90
Imaging
39
Features
44
Overall
41
Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX5 front
Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
29
Overall
32

Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G vs Sony WX5 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
  • Released August 2012
Sony WX5
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.8" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 125 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-120mm (F2.4-5.9) lens
  • 146g - 92 x 52 x 22mm
  • Released July 2010
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Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G vs Sony WX5 Overview

The following is a detailed review of the Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G versus Sony WX5, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Samsung and Sony. There is a crucial difference among the resolutions of the Galaxy Camera 3G (16MP) and WX5 (12MP) but both cameras provide the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The Galaxy Camera 3G was introduced 2 years after the WX5 which is a fairly serious gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before getting straight to a thorough comparison, here is a simple overview of how the Galaxy Camera 3G scores versus the WX5 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G over the Sony WX5

 Galaxy Camera 3G WX5 
ReleasedAugust 2012July 2010Newer by 27 months
Screen size4.8"2.8"Bigger screen (+2")
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Sony WX5 over the Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G

 WX5 Galaxy Camera 3G 
Screen resolution461k0kClearer screen (+461k dot)

Common features in the Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G and Sony WX5

 Galaxy Camera 3G WX5 
Manual focus No manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen

Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G vs Sony WX5 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is going to travel with your camera frequently, you are going to need to consider its weight and size. The Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G has got outer measurements of 129mm x 71mm x 19mm (5.1" x 2.8" x 0.7") having a weight of 305 grams (0.67 lbs) and the Sony WX5 has specifications of 92mm x 52mm x 22mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.9") along with a weight of 146 grams (0.32 lbs).

Contrast the Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G versus Sony WX5 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you use at that time. The following is a front view physical size comparison of the Galaxy Camera 3G vs the WX5.

Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G vs Sony WX5 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the Galaxy Camera 3G and WX5 is 90 and 95 respectively.

Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G vs Sony WX5 top view buttons comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G vs Sony WX5 Sensor Comparison

Often, it can be hard to imagine the contrast in sensor dimensions merely by checking out specs. The picture underneath will help give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the Galaxy Camera 3G and WX5.

All in all, both of these cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit different MP. You should count on the Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G to produce extra detail using its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will enable you to crop photographs a good deal more aggressively. The more recent Galaxy Camera 3G provides a benefit when it comes to sensor tech.

Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G vs Sony WX5 sensor size comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G vs Sony WX5 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G vs Sony WX5 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Portrait photography factors
Sony WX5 Portrait photography factors
30
good MP (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
no manual mode
no external flash support
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
21
lack of manual focus
manual mode not possible
cannot use external flash
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Street photography factors
Sony WX5 Street photography factors
61
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (305 grams)
screen is fixed
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
57
image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Sports photography factors
Sony WX5 Sports photography factors
44
great zoom range (23-481mm 20.9 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16MP)
no shutter priority
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
34
image stabilization (Optical)
features tracking focus
lack of shutter priority mode
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Travel photography information
Sony WX5 Travel photography information
72
lighter than competition in class (305 grams)
good MP (16MP)
relatively wide (23mm)
great zoom (481mm)
very good maximum aperture (f)
lack of Time Lapse mode
display isn't selfie friendly
58
flash built-in
relatively wide (24mm)
lack of Time Lapse function
megapixel count low (12MP)
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.4)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Landscape photography factors
Sony WX5 Landscape photography factors
47
relatively wide (23mm)
very good maximum aperture (f)
screen larger than average (4.8 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
no manual mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
lack of Time Lapse mode
37
relatively wide (24mm)
screen is a good size (2.8 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.4)
manual mode not possible
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
lack of Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Vlogging factors
Sony WX5 Vlogging factors
36
relatively wide (23mm)
very good maximum aperture (f)
touchscreen capability
has image stabilization (Optical)
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competition in class (305g)
display isn't selfie friendly
lack of mic port
32
relatively wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
good video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.4)
display is not selfie friendly
lack of mic jack
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Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G vs Sony WX5 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G and Sony WX5
 Samsung Galaxy Camera 3GSony Cyber-shot DSC-WX5
General Information
Brand Name Samsung Sony
Model type Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX5
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Released 2012-08-29 2010-07-08
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor 1.4GHz Quad-Core Bionz
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 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution - 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 125
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points - 9
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 23-481mm (20.9x) 24-120mm (5.0x)
Max aperture - f/2.4-5.9
Macro focusing range - 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 4.8" 2.8"
Display resolution 0 thousand dot 461 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display technology 308 ppi, HD Super Clear Touch Display -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed - 2s
Highest shutter speed - 1/1600s
Continuous shooting speed - 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance no built-in flash 5.10 m
Flash options no built-in flash Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow sync
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 (50 fps), 1440 x 1080 (50, 25fps), 1280 x 720 (25 fps), 640 x 480 (25 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 AVCHD
Mic 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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 305g (0.67 lbs) 146g (0.32 lbs)
Physical 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 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)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage micro SD/micro SDHC/micro SDXC SD/ SDHC/ SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Retail price $606 $250