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Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G vs Sony WX70

Portability
90
Imaging
39
Features
44
Overall
41
Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX70 front
Portability
97
Imaging
39
Features
46
Overall
41

Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G vs Sony WX70 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
  • Introduced August 2012
Sony WX70
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-125mm (F2.6-6.3) lens
  • 114g - 92 x 52 x 19mm
  • Announced January 2012
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Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G vs Sony WX70 Overview

Here, we are analyzing the Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G versus Sony WX70, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Samsung and Sony. The image resolution of the Galaxy Camera 3G (16MP) and the WX70 (16MP) is fairly similar and both cameras have the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The Galaxy Camera 3G was manufactured 8 months after the WX70 and they are of a similar generation. Both the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before delving straight to a in depth comparison, here is a concise overview of how the Galaxy Camera 3G matches up vs the WX70 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G over the Sony WX70

 Galaxy Camera 3G WX70 
AnnouncedAugust 2012January 2012Newer by 8 months
Display size4.8"3"Larger display (+1.8")

Reasons to pick Sony WX70 over the Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G

 WX70 Galaxy Camera 3G 
Display resolution922k0kSharper display (+922k dot)

Common features in the Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G and Sony WX70

 Galaxy Camera 3G WX70 
Manually focus Lack of manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G vs Sony WX70 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is planning to travel with your camera regularly, you need to factor its weight and proportions. The Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G provides outer dimensions of 129mm x 71mm x 19mm (5.1" x 2.8" x 0.7") and a weight of 305 grams (0.67 lbs) while the Sony WX70 has measurements of 92mm x 52mm x 19mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7") and a weight of 114 grams (0.25 lbs).

Check the Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G versus Sony WX70 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you have chosen during that time. Underneath is a front view measurement comparison of the Galaxy Camera 3G vs the WX70.

Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G vs Sony WX70 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Galaxy Camera 3G and WX70 is 90 and 97 respectively.

Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G vs Sony WX70 top view buttons comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G vs Sony WX70 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, its difficult to see the contrast between sensor dimensions purely by reading specs. The pic below may offer you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the Galaxy Camera 3G and WX70.

As you can plainly see, both of those cameras come with the identical sensor size and the identical MP and you should expect similar quality of photos however you should always consider the release date of the products into consideration. The fresher Galaxy Camera 3G is going to have an advantage with regard to sensor innovation.

Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G vs Sony WX70 sensor size comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G vs Sony WX70 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G vs Sony WX70 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G as a Portrait photography camera
Sony WX70 as a Portrait photography camera
30
good resolution (16MP)
manual focus not available
lack of manual exposure
can't use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
34
good MP (16MP)
has face detection focus
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
can't use external flash
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G
Street photography with Sony WX70
61
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (305 grams)
screen is fixed
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
68
has image stabilization (Optical)
boasts focus by touch
lighter than competition in class (114 grams)
screen is fixed
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Sports photography information
Sony WX70 Sports photography information
44
amazing zoom range (23-481mm 20.9 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
no shutter priority mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
44
has image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16MP)
has tracking autofocus
no shutter priority mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Travel photography advice
Sony WX70 Travel photography advice
72
lighter than competition in class (305g)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
fairly wide (23mm)
great zoom (481mm)
fast max aperture (f)
missing Timelapse recording
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
71
lighter than competition in class (114g)
boasts focus by touch
good MP (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
fairly wide (25mm)
does not have Time Lapse function
does not feature selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f2.6)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Landscape photography information
Sony WX70 Landscape photography information
47
fairly wide (23mm)
fast max aperture (f)
screen larger than average (4.8 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16MP)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
lack of manual exposure
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
missing Timelapse recording
43
fairly wide (25mm)
good sized screen (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.6)
no manual control
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
does not have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G
Vlogging with Sony WX70
36
fairly wide (23mm)
fast max aperture (f)
touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competition in class (305g)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
missing external microphone socket
36
fairly wide (25mm)
has touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
has face detection focus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competition in class (114g)
slow max aperture (f2.6)
does not feature selfie friendly display
does not have external mic port
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Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G vs Sony WX70 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G and Sony WX70
 Samsung Galaxy Camera 3GSony Cyber-shot DSC-WX70
General Information
Brand Samsung Sony
Model type Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX70
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2012-08-29 2012-01-30
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by 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 surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 16MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution - 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 3200 12800
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 23-481mm (20.9x) 25-125mm (5.0x)
Highest aperture - f/2.6-6.3
Macro focusing distance - 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 4.8" 3"
Display resolution 0k dot 922k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display technology 308 ppi, HD Super Clear Touch Display XtraFine TFT LCD display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed - 4 secs
Max shutter speed - 1/1600 secs
Continuous shutter speed - 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance no built-in flash 5.30 m
Flash settings no built-in flash Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
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
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB none USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS BuiltIn None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 305 grams (0.67 lbs) 114 grams (0.25 lbs)
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 Overall 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 life - 240 images
Type of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID - NP-BN
Self timer - Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage micro SD/micro SDHC/micro SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots 1 1
Pricing at release $606 $242