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Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G vs Sony W220

Portability
90
Imaging
39
Features
44
Overall
41
Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W220 front
Portability
95
Imaging
34
Features
17
Overall
27

Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G vs Sony W220 Key Specs

Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G
(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
  • Launched August 2012
Sony W220
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 30-120mm (F2.8-7.1) lens
  • 147g - 95 x 57 x 22mm
  • Introduced January 2009
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Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G vs Sony W220 Overview

On this page, we will be comparing the Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G and Sony W220, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Samsung and Sony. There is a significant difference between the sensor resolutions of the Galaxy Camera 4G (16MP) and W220 (12MP) but both cameras have the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The Galaxy Camera 4G was launched 3 years later than the W220 and that is quite a sizable gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before going right into a complete comparison, here is a concise introduction of how the Galaxy Camera 4G grades against the W220 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G over the Sony W220

 Galaxy Camera 4G W220 
IntroducedAugust 2012January 2009More recent by 45 months
Screen dimensions4.8"2.7"Bigger screen (+2.1")
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Sony W220 over the Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G

 W220 Galaxy Camera 4G 
Manual focus Very precise focusing
Screen resolution230k0kClearer screen (+230k dot)

Common features in the Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G and Sony W220

 Galaxy Camera 4G W220 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen

Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G vs Sony W220 Physical Comparison

If you are going to lug around your camera often, you should think about its weight and size. The Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G offers external measurements of 129mm x 71mm x 19mm (5.1" x 2.8" x 0.7") with a weight of 305 grams (0.67 lbs) and the Sony W220 has specifications of 95mm x 57mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") with a weight of 147 grams (0.32 lbs).

Compare the Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G and Sony W220 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Underneath is a front view dimension comparison of the Galaxy Camera 4G compared to the W220.

Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G vs Sony W220 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the Galaxy Camera 4G and W220 is 90 and 95 respectively.

Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G vs Sony W220 top view buttons comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G vs Sony W220 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it can be hard to envision the gap between sensor measurements merely by reviewing specs. The graphic here may provide you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the Galaxy Camera 4G and W220.

As you can plainly see, each of the cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same resolution. You should expect the Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G to offer you greater detail utilizing its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will allow you to crop shots a bit more aggressively. The more recent Galaxy Camera 4G is going to have an edge when it comes to sensor technology.

Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G vs Sony W220 sensor size comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G vs Sony W220 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G vs Sony W220 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Portrait photography information
Sony W220 Portrait photography information
30
decent MP (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not available
no external flash support
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
27
has manual focus
lack of manual mode
cannot use external flash
MP count low (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Street photography features
Sony W220 Street photography features
61
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (305 grams)
screen does not articulate
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
56
image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G as a Sports photography camera
Sony W220 as a Sports photography camera
44
excellent zoom range (23-481mm 20.9 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16MP)
no shutter priority mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
25
image stabilization (Optical)
max fps very slow (2.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
MP count low (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Travel photography features
Sony W220 Travel photography features
72
lighter than competition (305g)
decent MP (16MP)
really wide (23mm)
very long reach (481mm)
great maximum aperture (f)
missing Time Lapse recording
screen is not selfie friendly
51
flash built-in
missing Timelapse mode
MP count low (12 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
wide angle not the best (30mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Landscape photography information
Sony W220 Landscape photography information
47
really wide (23mm)
great maximum aperture (f)
big screen (4.8 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
manual exposure not available
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
missing Time Lapse recording
32
has manual focus
image stabilization (Optical)
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (30mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
small screen (2.7 inch)
lack of manual mode
MP count low (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
missing Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Vlogging features
Sony W220 Vlogging features
36
really wide (23mm)
great maximum aperture (f)
touchscreen capability
image stabilization (Optical)
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competition (305g)
screen is not selfie friendly
missing mic support
25
image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not the best (30mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
display is not selfie friendly
video res low (640 x 480 resolution)
missing microphone socket
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Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G vs Sony W220 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G and Sony W220
 Samsung Galaxy Camera 4GSony Cyber-shot DSC-W220
General Information
Make Samsung Sony
Model type Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W220
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2012-08-29 2009-01-08
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor 1.4GHz Quad-Core -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 12MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution - 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points - 9
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 23-481mm (20.9x) 30-120mm (4.0x)
Maximal aperture - f/2.8-7.1
Macro focusing range - 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 4.8" 2.7"
Display resolution 0k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display tech 308 ppi, HD Super Clear Touch Display -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed - 1s
Highest shutter speed - 1/1600s
Continuous shooting rate - 2.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance no built-in flash 7.10 m (Auto ISO)
Flash options no built-in flash Auto, Flash On, Slow Syncro, Red-eye, Flash Off
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (8 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 640x480
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
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 305g (0.67 lbs) 147g (0.32 lbs)
Physical dimensions 129 x 71 x 19mm (5.1" x 2.8" x 0.7") 95 x 57 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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
Self timer - Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage type micro SD/micro SDHC/micro SDXC Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Price at launch $550 $160