Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G vs Sony WX500

Here is a detailed assessment of the Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G and Sony WX500, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by manufacturers Samsung and Sony. The resolution of the Galaxy Camera 3G (16MP) and the WX500 (18MP) is relatively well matched and both cameras offer the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The Galaxy Camera 3G was released 3 years earlier than the WX500 and that is quite a large gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before diving right into a in-depth comparison, here is a simple summation of how the Galaxy Camera 3G matches up against the WX500 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX500. The complete galleries are viewable at Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Gallery and Sony WX500 Gallery.

If you're going to carry your camera, you're going to have to consider its weight and size. The Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G has got outside 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 WX500 has specifications of 102mm x 58mm x 36mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.4") accompanied by a weight of 236 grams (0.52 lbs).

Examine the Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G and Sony WX500 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Following is a front view scale comparison of the Galaxy Camera 3G against the WX500.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the Galaxy Camera 3G and WX500 is 90 and 91 respectively.

In many cases, its difficult to imagine the difference between sensor sizing merely by looking at specs. The graphic below will offer you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the Galaxy Camera 3G and WX500.

All in all, each of the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit different megapixels. You should count on the Sony WX500 to give more detail as a result of its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also help you crop pictures more aggressively. The older Galaxy Camera 3G is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.