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Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G vs Sony W330

Portability
90
Imaging
39
Features
44
Overall
41
Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W330 front
Portability
96
Imaging
36
Features
21
Overall
30

Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G vs Sony W330 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 W330
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 26-105mm (F2.7-5.7) lens
  • 128g - 96 x 57 x 17mm
  • Released January 2010
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Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G vs Sony W330 Overview

Below is a detailed assessment of the Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G versus Sony W330, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Ultracompact by competitors Samsung and Sony. The sensor resolution of the Galaxy Camera 4G (16MP) and the W330 (14MP) is fairly close and they use the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The Galaxy Camera 4G was revealed 2 years later than the W330 and that is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras come with different body type with the Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G being a Compact camera and the Sony W330 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before delving straight into a thorough comparison, below is a quick introduction of how the Galaxy Camera 4G matches up vs the W330 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G over the Sony W330

 Galaxy Camera 4G W330 
ReleasedAugust 2012January 2010More recent by 33 months
Display dimension4.8"3"Larger display (+1.8")
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Sony W330 over the Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G

 W330 Galaxy Camera 4G 
Display resolution230k0kCrisper display (+230k dot)

Common features in the Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G and Sony W330

 Galaxy Camera 4G W330 
Focus manually Lack of manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen

Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G vs Sony W330 Physical Comparison

For those who are aiming to lug around your camera regularly, you'll have to factor its weight and volume. The Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G has outside measurements of 129mm x 71mm x 19mm (5.1" x 2.8" x 0.7") along with a weight of 305 grams (0.67 lbs) and the Sony W330 has sizing of 96mm x 57mm x 17mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") having a weight of 128 grams (0.28 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are employing during that time. Below is the front view over all size comparison of the Galaxy Camera 4G against the W330.

Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G vs Sony W330 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the Galaxy Camera 4G and W330 is 90 and 96 respectively.

Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G vs Sony W330 top view buttons comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G vs Sony W330 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it can be tough to picture the contrast in sensor measurements simply by researching technical specs. The visual below will provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the Galaxy Camera 4G and W330.

As you can tell, each of these cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but different megapixels. You should anticipate the Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G to provide you with more detail because of its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also let you crop images somewhat more aggressively. The more modern Galaxy Camera 4G provides an edge with regard to sensor technology.

Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G vs Sony W330 sensor size comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G vs Sony W330 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G vs Sony W330 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G
Portrait photography with Sony W330
30
good resolution (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
no manual control
no external flash support
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
28
MP count decent (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
no manual mode
external flash not possible
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Street photography features
Sony W330 Street photography features
61
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (305 grams)
screen is fixed
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
48
no moving screen
lack of image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Sports photography advice
Sony W330 Sports photography advice
44
long zoom range (23-481mm 20.9 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
lack of shutter priority mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
26
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
low fps (2.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
lack of image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G
Travel photography with Sony W330
72
lighter than competition (305g)
good resolution (16MP)
quite wide (23mm)
very long reach (481mm)
good max aperture (f)
does not have Time Lapse recording
display is not selfie friendly
65
MP count decent (14MP)
built-in flash
pretty wide (26mm)
does not have Timelapse recording
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.7)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Landscape photography information
Sony W330 Landscape photography information
47
quite wide (23mm)
good max aperture (f)
big screen (4.8 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
no manual control
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
does not have Time Lapse recording
37
pretty wide (26mm)
decent sized screen (3")
MP count decent (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.7)
no manual mode
lack of image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
does not have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G as a Vlogging camera
Sony W330 as a Vlogging camera
36
quite wide (23mm)
good max aperture (f)
touchscreen enabled
has image stabilization (Optical)
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competition (305g)
display is not selfie friendly
does not have external mic jack
26
pretty wide (26mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.7)
screen is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
video resolution low (640 x 480 pixels)
does not have external microphone jack
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Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G vs Sony W330 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G and Sony W330
 Samsung Galaxy Camera 4GSony Cyber-shot DSC-W330
General Information
Manufacturer Samsung Sony
Model type Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W330
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Ultracompact
Revealed 2012-08-29 2010-01-07
Body design Compact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Chip 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 16 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution - 4320 x 3240
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to 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
Total focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 23-481mm (20.9x) 26-105mm (4.0x)
Max aperture - f/2.7-5.7
Macro focusing range - 4cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 4.8" 3"
Resolution of screen 0k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen tech 308 ppi, HD Super Clear Touch Display -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed - 2 secs
Maximum shutter speed - 1/1600 secs
Continuous shooting speed - 2.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance no built-in flash 3.50 m
Flash settings no built-in flash Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
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
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB none USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS BuiltIn None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 305 gr (0.67 pounds) 128 gr (0.28 pounds)
Dimensions 129 x 71 x 19mm (5.1" x 2.8" x 0.7") 96 x 57 x 17mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7")
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
Battery ID - NP-BN1
Self timer - Yes (2 sec or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage micro SD/micro SDHC/micro SDXC SD/SDHC, Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo / Pro HG-Duo, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Pricing at launch $550 $170