Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G vs Sony WX80

Below, we will be looking at the Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G vs Sony WX80, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Samsung and Sony. The sensor resolution of the Galaxy Camera 3G (16MP) and the WX80 (16MP) is pretty close and they use the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The Galaxy Camera 3G was announced 4 months earlier than the WX80 so they are both of a similar generation. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving through a step-by-step comparison, below is a brief summation of how the Galaxy Camera 3G scores vs the WX80 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX80. The whole galleries are provided at Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Gallery and Sony WX80 Gallery.

When you are looking to carry your camera often, you're going to have to consider its weight and proportions. The Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G offers outer measurements of 129mm x 71mm x 19mm (5.1" x 2.8" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 305 grams (0.67 lbs) and the Sony WX80 has measurements of 92mm x 52mm x 22mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.9") and a weight of 124 grams (0.27 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you choose at that time. The following is the front view overall size comparison of the Galaxy Camera 3G vs the WX80.

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the Galaxy Camera 3G and WX80 is 90 and 96 respectively.

Oftentimes, its tough to visualise the contrast in sensor sizing just by looking through a spec sheet. The visual underneath may offer you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the Galaxy Camera 3G and WX80.

As you can see, both of the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements and the same exact resolution so you should expect comparable quality of photographs but you should factor the release date of the cameras into account.