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Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G vs Sony W310

Portability
90
Imaging
39
Features
44
Overall
41
Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W310 front
Portability
96
Imaging
35
Features
17
Overall
27

Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G vs Sony W310 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
  • Announced August 2012
Sony W310
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 28-112mm (F3.0-5.8) lens
  • 137g - 95 x 55 x 19mm
  • Revealed January 2010
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Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G vs Sony W310 Overview

Below is a extensive review of the Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G and Sony W310, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Ultracompact by competitors Samsung and Sony. There is a big difference among the resolutions of the Galaxy Camera 4G (16MP) and W310 (12MP) but they come with the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The Galaxy Camera 4G was released 2 years later than the W310 and that is a fairly big gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras offer different body type with the Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G being a Compact camera and the Sony W310 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before getting straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a concise summation of how the Galaxy Camera 4G grades vs the W310 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G over the Sony W310

 Galaxy Camera 4G W310 
RevealedAugust 2012January 2010More recent by 33 months
Display sizing4.8"2.7"Larger display (+2.1")
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Sony W310 over the Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G

 W310 Galaxy Camera 4G 
Display resolution230k0kCrisper display (+230k dot)

Common features in the Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G and Sony W310

 Galaxy Camera 4G W310 
Manual focus No manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen

Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G vs Sony W310 Physical Comparison

When you are planning to lug around your camera, you need to consider its weight and size. The Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G offers outside dimensions of 129mm x 71mm x 19mm (5.1" x 2.8" x 0.7") with a weight of 305 grams (0.67 lbs) whilst the Sony W310 has specifications of 95mm x 55mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") along with a weight of 137 grams (0.30 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you choose at that moment. Following is the front view over all size comparison of the Galaxy Camera 4G compared to the W310.

Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G vs Sony W310 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the Galaxy Camera 4G and W310 is 90 and 96 respectively.

Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G vs Sony W310 top view buttons comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G vs Sony W310 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is very tough to imagine the difference in sensor measurements only by checking out a spec sheet. The visual underneath will offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the Galaxy Camera 4G and W310.

Clearly, each of the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but different megapixels. You should anticipate the Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G to provide more detail as a result of its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop photos far more aggressively. The more recent Galaxy Camera 4G should have an advantage in sensor technology.

Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G vs Sony W310 sensor size comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G vs Sony W310 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G vs Sony W310 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G as a Portrait photography camera
Sony W310 as a Portrait photography camera
30
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
manual focus not available
no manual mode
can't use external flash
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
21
no manual focus
manual exposure not available
external flash not possible
low resolution (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Street photography highlights
Sony W310 Street photography highlights
61
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others (305 grams)
screen is fixed
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
57
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen is fixed
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Sports photography details
Sony W310 Sports photography details
44
amazing zoom range (23-481mm 20.9 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
no shutter priority
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
25
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow frames per second (1.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
low resolution (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Travel photography factors
Sony W310 Travel photography factors
72
lighter than others (305 grams)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
really wide (23mm)
very long zoom (481mm)
fast max aperture (f)
missing Timelapse function
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
58
has built in flash
fairly wide (28mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
low resolution (12 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G
Landscape photography with Sony W310
47
really wide (23mm)
fast max aperture (f)
lovely big screen (4.8 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
no manual mode
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
missing Timelapse function
32
fairly wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
manual exposure not available
low resolution (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G
Vlogging with Sony W310
36
really wide (23mm)
fast max aperture (f)
touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than others (305 grams)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
missing microphone socket
29
fairly wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
display isn't selfie friendly
video res low (640 x 480 pxls)
doesn't have mic socket
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Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G vs Sony W310 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G and Sony W310
 Samsung Galaxy Camera 4GSony Cyber-shot DSC-W310
General Information
Company Samsung Sony
Model Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W310
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Ultracompact
Announced 2012-08-29 2010-01-07
Physical type Compact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip 1.4GHz Quad-Core -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 12MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution - 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 23-481mm (20.9x) 28-112mm (4.0x)
Maximal aperture - f/3.0-5.8
Macro focus distance - 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 4.8 inches 2.7 inches
Display resolution 0 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display technology 308 ppi, HD Super Clear Touch Display -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed - 1s
Fastest shutter speed - 1/2000s
Continuous shutter rate - 1.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range no built-in flash 3.00 m
Flash settings no built-in flash Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
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 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 640x480
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic 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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 305 gr (0.67 pounds) 137 gr (0.30 pounds)
Dimensions 129 x 71 x 19mm (5.1" x 2.8" x 0.7") 95 x 55 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery model - NP-BN1
Self timer - Yes (2 sec or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage type micro SD/micro SDHC/micro SDXC SD/SDHC, Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo / Pro HG-Duo, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Price at release $550 $150