Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G vs Sony W530

Below is a comprehensive comparison of the Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G vs Sony W530, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Ultracompact by companies Samsung and Sony. The resolution of the Galaxy Camera 4G (16MP) and the W530 (14MP) is very similar and both cameras offer the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The Galaxy Camera 4G was introduced 21 months later than the W530 making them a generation apart from one another. Both the cameras have different body design with the Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G being a Compact camera and the Sony W530 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before getting right into a thorough comparison, here is a concise introduction of how the Galaxy Camera 4G grades versus the W530 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W530. The whole galleries are provided at Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Gallery and Sony W530 Gallery.

If you're going to lug around your camera frequently, you will need to factor in its weight and measurements. The Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G comes with 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) whilst the Sony W530 has proportions of 93mm x 53mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 113 grams (0.25 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you have during that time. Following is a front view measurement comparison of the Galaxy Camera 4G compared to the W530.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Galaxy Camera 4G and W530 is 90 and 96 respectively.

Quite often, it's tough to imagine the difference between sensor measurements simply by going over specs. The visual underneath will offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the Galaxy Camera 4G and W530.

All in all, both of the cameras have the same sensor dimensions but different megapixels. You should expect to see the Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G to offer more detail using its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop pics a bit more aggressively. The fresher Galaxy Camera 4G provides an edge in sensor innovation.