Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G vs Sony WX50

On this page, we are analyzing the Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G vs Sony WX50, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Samsung and Sony. The resolution of the Galaxy Camera 3G (16MP) and the WX50 (16MP) is fairly well matched and both cameras have the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The Galaxy Camera 3G was introduced 8 months after the WX50 so they are of a similar generation. Each of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before delving into a in-depth comparison, here is a quick summary of how the Galaxy Camera 3G matches up against the WX50 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX50. The whole galleries are viewable at Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Gallery and Sony WX50 Gallery.

In case you're looking to travel with your camera, you will want to factor in its weight and size. The Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G has outer measurements of 129mm x 71mm x 19mm (5.1" x 2.8" x 0.7") along with a weight of 305 grams (0.67 lbs) whilst the Sony WX50 has specifications of 92mm x 52mm x 19mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 117 grams (0.26 lbs).

Check the Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G vs Sony WX50 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are working with at that moment. Underneath is a front view dimensions comparison of the Galaxy Camera 3G and the WX50.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Galaxy Camera 3G and WX50 is 90 and 96 respectively.

Typically, its difficult to see the difference between sensor dimensions only by checking specifications. The image below will give you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the Galaxy Camera 3G and WX50.

Plainly, both the cameras have the same sensor dimensions and the identical resolution so you should expect similar quality of pictures but you need to take the production date of the products into consideration. The younger Galaxy Camera 3G will have an edge when it comes to sensor tech.