Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G vs Sony W610

Let's take a more detailed look at the Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G versus Sony W610, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Samsung and Sony. The image resolution of the Galaxy Camera 4G (16MP) and the W610 (14MP) is pretty comparable and both cameras offer the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The Galaxy Camera 4G was introduced 8 months later than the W610 and they are both of a similar age. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before getting right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a quick summation of how the Galaxy Camera 4G grades against the W610 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W610. The whole galleries are viewable at Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Gallery & Sony W610 Gallery.

For anybody who is intending to lug around your camera frequently, you should think about its weight and volume. The Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G offers outer 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) whilst the Sony W610 has sizing of 93mm x 52mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.0" x 0.7") and a weight of 113 grams (0.25 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are working with at the time. Below is a front view dimensions comparison of the Galaxy Camera 4G vs the W610.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the Galaxy Camera 4G and W610 is 90 and 97 respectively.

In many cases, it is very hard to imagine the contrast in sensor measurements just by going through a spec sheet. The photograph underneath might give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the Galaxy Camera 4G and W610.

As you can see, both the cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit different resolution. You can expect the Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G to provide extra detail using its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop photographs way more aggressively. The more recent Galaxy Camera 4G provides an edge when it comes to sensor innovation.