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Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G vs Sony W510

Portability
90
Imaging
39
Features
44
Overall
41
Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W510 front
Portability
96
Imaging
35
Features
17
Overall
27

Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G vs Sony W510 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
  • Introduced August 2012
Sony W510
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 26-104mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 119g - 96 x 54 x 20mm
  • Launched January 2011
Photography Glossary

Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G vs Sony W510 Overview

Here, we are comparing the Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G vs Sony W510, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Ultracompact by manufacturers Samsung and Sony. There exists a sizeable gap between the sensor resolutions of the Galaxy Camera 4G (16MP) and W510 (12MP) but both cameras posses the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The Galaxy Camera 4G was manufactured 21 months later than the W510 making them a generation apart from one another. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G being a Compact camera and the Sony W510 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before diving straight to a thorough comparison, here is a concise introduction of how the Galaxy Camera 4G matches up vs the W510 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G over the Sony W510

 Galaxy Camera 4G W510 
LaunchedAugust 2012January 2011More recent by 21 months
Display size4.8"2.7"Larger display (+2.1")
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Sony W510 over the Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G

 W510 Galaxy Camera 4G 
Display resolution230k0kSharper display (+230k dot)

Common features in the Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G and Sony W510

 Galaxy Camera 4G W510 
Focus manually Lack of manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen

Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G vs Sony W510 Physical Comparison

For those who are going to lug around your camera often, you are going to need to factor in its weight and volume. The Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G provides exterior dimensions 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 W510 has sizing of 96mm x 54mm x 20mm (3.8" x 2.1" x 0.8") having a weight of 119 grams (0.26 lbs).

Take a look at the Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G vs Sony W510 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you have at that moment. Following is a front view over all size comparison of the Galaxy Camera 4G and the W510.

Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G vs Sony W510 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Galaxy Camera 4G and W510 is 90 and 96 respectively.

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Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G vs Sony W510 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it's hard to imagine the contrast between sensor measurements purely by reading through specifications. The photograph below will offer you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the Galaxy Camera 4G and W510.

To sum up, both of those cameras come with the identical sensor size but different MP. You should expect to see the Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G to resolve more detail due to its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also let you crop images a good deal more aggressively. The younger Galaxy Camera 4G should have an advantage with regard to sensor technology.

Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G vs Sony W510 sensor size comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G vs Sony W510 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G vs Sony W510 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G
Portrait photography with Sony W510
30
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
no external flash support
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
21
manual focus not available
manual mode not available
no external flash support
low resolution (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G as a Street photography camera
Sony W510 as a Street photography camera
61
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (305g)
screen does not articulate
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
57
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen does not articulate
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G as a Sports photography camera
Sony W510 as a Sports photography camera
44
great zoom range (23-481mm 20.9 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
25
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
max fps very slow (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
low resolution (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Travel photography highlights
Sony W510 Travel photography highlights
72
lighter than competition (305g)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
rather wide (23mm)
long reach (481mm)
great maximum aperture (f)
lack of Time Lapse mode
screen is not selfie friendly
58
flash built-in
decently wide (26mm)
lack of Timelapse recording
low resolution (12 megapixels)
does not offer selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Landscape photography advice
Sony W510 Landscape photography advice
47
rather wide (23mm)
great maximum aperture (f)
very good size screen (4.8 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
no manual control
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
lack of Time Lapse mode
32
decently wide (26mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
manual mode not available
low resolution (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
lack of Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Vlogging highlights
Sony W510 Vlogging highlights
36
rather wide (23mm)
great maximum aperture (f)
touchscreen capability
has image stabilization (Optical)
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competition (305 grams)
screen is not selfie friendly
lack of mic support
29
decently wide (26mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
does not offer selfie friendly display
video quality not great (640 x 480 resolution)
lack of external microphone support
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Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G vs Sony W510 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G and Sony W510
 Samsung Galaxy Camera 4GSony Cyber-shot DSC-W510
General Information
Brand Samsung Sony
Model Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W510
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Ultracompact
Introduced 2012-08-29 2011-01-06
Physical type Compact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Chip 1.4GHz Quad-Core BIONZ
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 area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 12MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution - 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 23-481mm (20.9x) 26-104mm (4.0x)
Highest aperture - f/2.8-5.9
Macro focus range - 4cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 4.8" 2.7"
Display resolution 0k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display tech 308 ppi, HD Super Clear Touch Display Clear Photo LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed - 2 secs
Fastest shutter speed - 1/1600 secs
Continuous shutter rate - 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range no built-in flash 2.30 m
Flash options no built-in flash Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max 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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 305g (0.67 pounds) 119g (0.26 pounds)
Physical dimensions 129 x 71 x 19mm (5.1" x 2.8" x 0.7") 96 x 54 x 20mm (3.8" x 2.1" x 0.8")
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 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type micro SD/micro SDHC/micro SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Card slots 1 1
Price at release $550 $99