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Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G vs Sony WX80

Portability
90
Imaging
39
Features
44
Overall
41
Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX80 front
Portability
96
Imaging
40
Features
38
Overall
39

Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G vs Sony WX80 Key Specs

Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G
(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
Sony WX80
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Boost to 12800)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-224mm (F3.3-8.0) lens
  • 124g - 92 x 52 x 22mm
  • Released January 2013
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Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G vs Sony WX80 Overview

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.

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Reasons to pick Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G over the Sony WX80

 Galaxy Camera 3G WX80 
Screen dimension4.8"2.7"Bigger screen (+2.1")
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Sony WX80 over the Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G

 WX80 Galaxy Camera 3G 
Screen resolution230k0kSharper screen (+230k dot)

Common features in the Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G and Sony WX80

 Galaxy Camera 3G WX80 
ReleasedAugust 2012January 2013Same generation
Focus manually Lack of manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen

Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G vs Sony WX80 Physical Comparison

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).

Check out the Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G vs Sony WX80 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G vs Sony WX80 size comparison

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

Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G vs Sony WX80 top view buttons comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G vs Sony WX80 Sensor Comparison

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.

Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G vs Sony WX80 sensor size comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G vs Sony WX80 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G vs Sony WX80 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Portrait photography details
Sony WX80 Portrait photography details
30
MP count good (16 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual mode
can't use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
35
decent MP (16 megapixels)
comes with face detection focus
manual focus not available
manual mode not possible
cannot use external flash
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G as a Street photography camera
Sony WX80 as a Street photography camera
61
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others (305 grams)
fixed screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
67
built in image stabilization (Optical)
provides focus by touch
lighter than average (124 grams)
no articulating screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G
Sports photography with Sony WX80
44
incredible zoom range (23-481mm 20.9 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16MP)
no shutter priority
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
45
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16MP)
comes with tracking autofocus
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G as a Travel photography camera
Sony WX80 as a Travel photography camera
72
lighter than others (305g)
MP count good (16MP)
decently wide (23mm)
very long reach (481mm)
very good maximum aperture (f)
no Time Lapse mode
display is not selfie friendly
71
lighter than average (124g)
provides focus by touch
decent MP (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
rather wide (28mm)
missing Time Lapse function
does not posses selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Landscape photography information
Sony WX80 Landscape photography information
47
decently wide (23mm)
very good maximum aperture (f)
very good size screen (4.8 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
lack of manual mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
no Time Lapse mode
39
rather wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
small screen (2.7 inch)
manual mode not possible
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
missing Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G as a Vlogging camera
Sony WX80 as a Vlogging camera
36
decently wide (23mm)
very good maximum aperture (f)
touchscreen capability
image stabilization (Optical)
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than others (305g)
display is not selfie friendly
no external mic port
35
rather wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detection focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than average (124g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
missing external mic socket
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Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G vs Sony WX80 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G and Sony WX80
 Samsung Galaxy Camera 3GSony Cyber-shot DSC-WX80
General Information
Brand Name Samsung Sony
Model type Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX80
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2012-08-29 2013-01-08
Physical type 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 16 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution - 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Max enhanced ISO - 12800
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 23-481mm (20.9x) 28-224mm (8.0x)
Largest aperture - f/3.3-8.0
Macro focusing range - 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 4.8" 2.7"
Resolution of screen 0 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen technology 308 ppi, HD Super Clear Touch Display TFT LCD display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed - 4 secs
Fastest shutter speed - 1/1600 secs
Continuous shutter rate - 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance no built-in flash 4.20 m
Flash options no built-in flash Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync, Advanced Flash
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (60, 30 fps), 1280 x 720 ( 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB none USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS BuiltIn None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 305 gr (0.67 lbs) 124 gr (0.27 lbs)
Dimensions 129 x 71 x 19mm (5.1" x 2.8" x 0.7") 92 x 52 x 22mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.9")
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 shots
Battery type - Battery Pack
Battery ID - 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 Single Single
Pricing at release $606 $276