Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G vs Sony WX50
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Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G vs Sony WX50 Key Specs
(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
- Launched August 2012
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 12800
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-125mm (F2.6-6.3) lens
- 117g - 92 x 52 x 19mm
- Released January 2012
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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").
Photography GlossaryThe 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.
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Reasons to pick Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G over the Sony WX50
| Galaxy Camera 3G | WX50 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Released | August 2012 |  | January 2012 | Newer by 8 months |
| Display dimensions | 4.8" |  | 2.7" | Larger display (+2.1") |
| Touch display |  | Easily navigate |
Reasons to pick Sony WX50 over the Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G
| WX50 | Galaxy Camera 3G | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display resolution | 461k |  | 0k | Clearer display (+461k dot) |
Common features in the Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G and Sony WX50
| Galaxy Camera 3G | WX50 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manually focus |  | No manual focus | ||
| Display type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed display |
| Selfie screen |  | Neither has selfie screen |
Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G vs Sony WX50 Physical Comparison
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).
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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.
Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G vs Sony WX50 Sensor Comparison
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.
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Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G vs Sony WX50 Specifications
| Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX50 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Brand Name | Samsung | Sony |
| Model | Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX50 |
| Class | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Compact |
| Launched | 2012-08-29 | 2012-01-30 |
| Physical type | 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 measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
| Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 16MP | 16MP |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | - | 4:3 and 16:9 |
| Maximum resolution | - | 4608 x 3456 |
| Maximum native ISO | 3200 | 12800 |
| Minimum native ISO | 100 | 100 |
| RAW images | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focus | ||
| Autofocus touch | ||
| Continuous autofocus | ||
| Single autofocus | ||
| Tracking autofocus | ||
| Autofocus selectice | ||
| Center weighted autofocus | ||
| Autofocus multi area | ||
| Live view autofocus | ||
| Face detection focus | ||
| Contract detection focus | ||
| Phase detection focus | ||
| Cross focus points | - | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens focal range | 23-481mm (20.9x) | 25-125mm (5.0x) |
| Largest aperture | - | f/2.6-6.3 |
| Macro focus range | - | 5cm |
| Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Type of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Screen size | 4.8 inch | 2.7 inch |
| Screen resolution | 0 thousand dots | 461 thousand dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch friendly | ||
| Screen tech | 308 ppi, HD Super Clear Touch Display | Clearfoto TFT LCD display |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Lowest shutter speed | - | 4s |
| Highest shutter speed | - | 1/1600s |
| Continuous shooting rate | - | 10.0 frames/s |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manual mode | ||
| Custom white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Built-in flash | ||
| Flash range | no built-in flash | 5.30 m |
| Flash options | no built-in flash | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync |
| Hot shoe | ||
| AE bracketing | ||
| White balance bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment | ||
| Average | ||
| Spot | ||
| Partial | ||
| AF area | ||
| Center weighted | ||
| Video features | ||
| Supported 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) |
| Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
| Video file format | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
| Microphone support | ||
| Headphone support | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | Built-In | None |
| 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 pounds) | 117 grams (0.26 pounds) |
| Physical dimensions | 129 x 71 x 19mm (5.1" x 2.8" x 0.7") | 92 x 52 x 19mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7") |
| 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 | - | 240 photographs |
| Form of battery | - | Battery Pack |
| Battery model | - | NP-BN |
| Self timer | - | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2) |
| Time lapse shooting | ||
| Storage type | micro SD/micro SDHC/micro SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo |
| Card slots | One | One |
| Launch cost | $606 | $250 |