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Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G vs Sony W320

Portability
90
Imaging
40
Features
44
Overall
41
Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W320 front
Portability
97
Imaging
37
Features
21
Overall
30

Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G vs Sony W320 Key Specs

Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G
(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
  • Revealed August 2012
Sony W320
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 26-105mm (F2.7-5.7) lens
  • 117g - 93 x 52 x 17mm
  • Introduced January 2010
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Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G vs Sony W320 Overview

Below is a in depth overview of the Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G vs Sony W320, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Ultracompact by companies Samsung and Sony. The sensor resolution of the Galaxy Camera 4G (16MP) and the W320 (14MP) is fairly well matched and both cameras have the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The Galaxy Camera 4G was introduced 2 years later than the W320 and that is quite a serious difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras have different body design with the Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G being a Compact camera and the Sony W320 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before going into a comprehensive comparison, here is a concise summary of how the Galaxy Camera 4G matches up against the W320 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G over the Sony W320

 Galaxy Camera 4G W320 
IntroducedAugust 2012January 2010More recent by 33 months
Display dimensions4.8"2.7"Larger display (+2.1")
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Sony W320 over the Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G

 W320 Galaxy Camera 4G 
Display resolution230k0kSharper display (+230k dot)

Common features in the Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G and Sony W320

 Galaxy Camera 4G W320 
Manually focus No manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen No selfie screen

Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G vs Sony W320 Physical Comparison

If you're aiming to lug around your camera, you will have to think about its weight and measurements. The Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G provides external dimensions of 129mm x 71mm x 19mm (5.1" x 2.8" x 0.7") having a weight of 305 grams (0.67 lbs) whilst the Sony W320 has proportions of 93mm x 52mm x 17mm (3.7" x 2.0" x 0.7") and a weight of 117 grams (0.26 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Following is a front view overall size comparison of the Galaxy Camera 4G against the W320.

Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G vs Sony W320 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the Galaxy Camera 4G and W320 is 90 and 97 respectively.

Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G vs Sony W320 top view buttons comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G vs Sony W320 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is hard to envision the difference between sensor measurements only by looking at specifications. The photograph below will provide you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the Galaxy Camera 4G and W320.

To sum up, both the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but not the same megapixels. You can anticipate the Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G to give you greater detail using its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop photos more aggressively. The younger Galaxy Camera 4G will have a benefit in sensor technology.

Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G vs Sony W320 sensor size comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G vs Sony W320 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G vs Sony W320 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Portrait photography details
Sony W320 Portrait photography details
30
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
manual focus not available
no manual exposure
cannot use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
28
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
no manual exposure
cannot use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G as a Street photography camera
Sony W320 as a Street photography camera
61
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors in class (305g)
no moving screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
49
no articulating screen
no image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Sports photography info
Sony W320 Sports photography info
45
excellent zoom range (23-481mm 20.9 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16MP)
no shutter priority mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
26
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G
Travel photography with Sony W320
72
lighter than competitors in class (305 grams)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
decently wide (23mm)
very long reach (481mm)
great max aperture (f)
does not have Timelapse mode
display is not selfie friendly
66
megapixel count decent (14MP)
flash built-in
pretty wide (26mm)
no Timelapse recording
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.7)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Landscape photography info
Sony W320 Landscape photography info
47
decently wide (23mm)
great max aperture (f)
big screen (4.8 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16MP)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
no manual exposure
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
does not have Timelapse mode
33
pretty wide (26mm)
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.7)
small screen (2.7")
no manual exposure
no image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
no Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Vlogging details
Sony W320 Vlogging details
37
decently wide (23mm)
great max aperture (f)
screen is touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
high video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competitors in class (305 grams)
display is not selfie friendly
does not have external microphone support
26
pretty wide (26mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.7)
screen is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
video quality not great (640 x 480 pixels)
no microphone support
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Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G vs Sony W320 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G and Sony W320
 Samsung Galaxy Camera 4GSony Cyber-shot DSC-W320
General Information
Brand Name Samsung Sony
Model type Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W320
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Ultracompact
Revealed 2012-08-29 2010-01-07
Physical type Compact Ultracompact
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 14MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution - 4320 x 3240
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points - 9
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 23-481mm (20.9x) 26-105mm (4.0x)
Largest aperture - f/2.7-5.7
Macro focusing distance - 4cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 4.8 inches 2.7 inches
Screen resolution 0k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen tech 308 ppi, HD Super Clear Touch Display -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed - 1 seconds
Max shutter speed - 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shutter rate - 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance no built-in flash 4.80 m
Flash options no built-in flash Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 640x480
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone support
Headphone support
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 305 gr (0.67 lbs) 117 gr (0.26 lbs)
Physical dimensions 129 x 71 x 19mm (5.1" x 2.8" x 0.7") 93 x 52 x 17mm (3.7" x 2.0" x 0.7")
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 ID - NP-BN1
Self timer - Yes (2 sec or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
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 $269