Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G vs Sony W380

Here is a comprehensive review of the Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G vs Sony W380, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Ultracompact by rivals Samsung and Sony. The resolution of the Galaxy Camera 4G (16MP) and the W380 (14MP) is pretty similar and both cameras posses the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The Galaxy Camera 4G was brought out 2 years later than the W380 and that is quite a big difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras feature different body design with the Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G being a Compact camera and the Sony W380 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before we go straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a brief highlight of how the Galaxy Camera 4G matches up against the W380 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W380. The entire galleries are viewable at Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Gallery & Sony W380 Gallery.

For those who are going to carry your camera frequently, you will have to think about its weight and size. The Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G enjoys physical 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) while the Sony W380 has specifications of 91mm x 52mm x 20mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.8") having a weight of 117 grams (0.26 lbs).

Analyze the Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G vs Sony W380 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are working with during that time. Here is a front view physical size comparison of the Galaxy Camera 4G vs the W380.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Galaxy Camera 4G and W380 is 90 and 96 respectively.

Quite often, it is tough to visualize the difference between sensor sizing only by reviewing a spec sheet. The photograph here may provide you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the Galaxy Camera 4G and W380.

As you can see, both cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit different resolution. You can expect the Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G to deliver greater detail having its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also let you crop photographs way more aggressively. The fresher Galaxy Camera 4G provides an advantage with regard to sensor technology.