Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G vs Sony W560

The following is a in depth overview of the Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G and Sony W560, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Ultracompact by competitors Samsung and Sony. The image resolution of the Galaxy Camera 4G (16MP) and the W560 (14MP) is very comparable and they feature the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The Galaxy Camera 4G was introduced 21 months after the W560 making the cameras a generation away from one another. The two cameras come with different body type with the Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G being a Compact camera and the Sony W560 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before we go in to a full comparison, below is a brief highlight of how the Galaxy Camera 4G grades vs the W560 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W560. The whole galleries are provided at Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Gallery and Sony W560 Gallery.

When you are going to travel with your camera frequently, you're going to have to factor its weight and size. The Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G has physical measurements of 129mm x 71mm x 19mm (5.1" x 2.8" x 0.7") having a weight of 305 grams (0.67 lbs) and the Sony W560 has specifications of 94mm x 56mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 110 grams (0.24 lbs).

Look at the Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G and Sony W560 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are employing at that time. Underneath is the front view physical size comparison of the Galaxy Camera 4G against the W560.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Galaxy Camera 4G and W560 is 90 and 96 respectively.

Normally, it's difficult to see the difference in sensor dimensions only by checking out specifications. The image below will help give you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the Galaxy Camera 4G and W560.

Plainly, both of these cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but not the same MP. You should expect to see the Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G to show more detail using its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will allow you to crop images somewhat more aggressively. The more modern Galaxy Camera 4G will have a benefit with regard to sensor tech.