Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G vs Sony W220

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.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W220. The complete galleries are available at Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Gallery and Sony W220 Gallery.

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.

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.

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

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.