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Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G vs Sony W350

Portability
90
Imaging
39
Features
44
Overall
41
Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W350 front
Portability
97
Imaging
36
Features
25
Overall
31

Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G vs Sony W350 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 W350
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-105mm (F2.7-5.7) lens
  • 117g - 91 x 52 x 17mm
  • Launched January 2010
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Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G vs Sony W350 Overview

In this article, we are reviewing the Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G and Sony W350, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Ultracompact by companies Samsung and Sony. The image resolution of the Galaxy Camera 4G (16MP) and the W350 (14MP) is fairly comparable and they use the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The Galaxy Camera 4G was manufactured 2 years after the W350 which is a fairly big difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G being a Compact camera and the Sony W350 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before we go in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a quick highlight of how the Galaxy Camera 4G matches up against the W350 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G over the Sony W350

 Galaxy Camera 4G W350 
LaunchedAugust 2012January 2010Newer by 33 months
Display sizing4.8"2.7"Larger display (+2.1")
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Sony W350 over the Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G

 W350 Galaxy Camera 4G 
Display resolution230k0kCrisper display (+230k dot)

Common features in the Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G and Sony W350

 Galaxy Camera 4G W350 
Manual focus No manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen

Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G vs Sony W350 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is intending to travel with your camera regularly, you should consider its weight and dimensions. The Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G features outside measurements of 129mm x 71mm x 19mm (5.1" x 2.8" x 0.7") and a weight of 305 grams (0.67 lbs) whilst the Sony W350 has dimensions of 91mm x 52mm x 17mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7") with a weight of 117 grams (0.26 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you use at the time. Here is the front view dimensions comparison of the Galaxy Camera 4G and the W350.

Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G vs Sony W350 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the Galaxy Camera 4G and W350 is 90 and 97 respectively.

Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G vs Sony W350 top view buttons comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G vs Sony W350 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is difficult to picture the contrast in sensor dimensions only by going through specifications. The picture underneath will help provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the Galaxy Camera 4G and W350.

Plainly, each of the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but different MP. You can anticipate the Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G to produce greater detail due to its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop images a little more aggressively. The younger Galaxy Camera 4G should have an advantage with regard to sensor innovation.

Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G vs Sony W350 sensor size comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G vs Sony W350 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G vs Sony W350 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Portrait photography information
Sony W350 Portrait photography information
30
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
lack of manual mode
external flash not possible
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
28
MP count decent (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual mode
external flash not possible
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Street photography info
Sony W350 Street photography info
61
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (305g)
no moving screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
58
image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Sports photography information
Sony W350 Sports photography information
44
great zoom range (23-481mm 20.9 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16MP)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
34
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (14MP)
low fps (1.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G as a Travel photography camera
Sony W350 as a Travel photography camera
72
lighter than competition (305 grams)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
rather wide (23mm)
long reach (481mm)
great max aperture (f)
missing Time Lapse recording
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
66
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (26mm)
no Time Lapse mode
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Landscape photography factors
Sony W350 Landscape photography factors
47
rather wide (23mm)
great max aperture (f)
screen larger than average (4.8")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16MP)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
lack of manual mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
missing Time Lapse recording
37
reasonably wide (26mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
small screen (2.7 inches)
lack of manual mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
no Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Vlogging info
Sony W350 Vlogging info
36
rather wide (23mm)
great max aperture (f)
touchscreen enabled
built in image stabilization (Optical)
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competition (305g)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
missing mic support
29
reasonably wide (26mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
screen is not selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
no mic support
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Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G vs Sony W350 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G and Sony W350
 Samsung Galaxy Camera 4GSony Cyber-shot DSC-W350
General Information
Make Samsung Sony
Model type Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W350
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Ultracompact
Revealed 2012-08-29 2010-01-07
Physical type Compact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor 1.4GHz Quad-Core Bionz
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 surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution - 4320 x 3240
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
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 range - 10cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 4.8 inches 2.7 inches
Screen resolution 0 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen technology 308 ppi, HD Super Clear Touch Display -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed - 2 seconds
Maximum shutter speed - 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shooting rate - 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance no built-in flash 3.80 m
Flash settings no built-in flash Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB none USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS BuiltIn None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 305 gr (0.67 lbs) 117 gr (0.26 lbs)
Dimensions 129 x 71 x 19mm (5.1" x 2.8" x 0.7") 91 x 52 x 17mm (3.6" x 2.0" 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 shooting
Type of storage micro SD/micro SDHC/micro SDXC Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro HG-Duo, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Pricing at launch $550 $200