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Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G vs Sony W650

Portability
90
Imaging
39
Features
44
Overall
41
Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W650 front
Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
32
Overall
36

Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G vs Sony W650 Key Specs

Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 4.8" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 23-481mm (F) lens
  • 305g - 129 x 71 x 19mm
  • Launched August 2012
Sony W650
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-125mm (F2.6-6.3) lens
  • 124g - 94 x 56 x 19mm
  • Launched January 2012
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Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G vs Sony W650 Overview

Here, we will be evaluating the Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G and Sony W650, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Samsung and Sony. The resolution of the Galaxy Camera 4G (16MP) and the W650 (16MP) is pretty comparable and both cameras offer the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The Galaxy Camera 4G was revealed 8 months after the W650 and they are of a similar generation. Both cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before getting right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a brief view of how the Galaxy Camera 4G grades vs the W650 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G over the Sony W650

 Galaxy Camera 4G W650 
LaunchedAugust 2012January 2012Newer by 8 months
Screen size4.8"3"Bigger screen (+1.8")
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Sony W650 over the Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G

 W650 Galaxy Camera 4G 
Screen resolution230k0kSharper screen (+230k dot)

Common features in the Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G and Sony W650

 Galaxy Camera 4G W650 
Focus manually No manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen

Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G vs Sony W650 Physical Comparison

For those who are intending to travel with your camera often, you will need to consider its weight and dimensions. The Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G offers outside measurements of 129mm x 71mm x 19mm (5.1" x 2.8" x 0.7") and a weight of 305 grams (0.67 lbs) and the Sony W650 has dimensions of 94mm x 56mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") along with a weight of 124 grams (0.27 lbs).

Examine the Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G and Sony W650 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Here is a front view proportions comparison of the Galaxy Camera 4G versus the W650.

Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G vs Sony W650 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the Galaxy Camera 4G and W650 is 90 and 96 respectively.

Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G vs Sony W650 top view buttons comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G vs Sony W650 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it's difficult to visualize the gap in sensor dimensions simply by checking out specifications. The pic below should give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the Galaxy Camera 4G and W650.

To sum up, both the cameras come with the identical sensor size and the same exact megapixels and you should expect comparable quality of photos although you will need to consider the release date of the cameras into account. The fresher Galaxy Camera 4G provides a benefit with regard to sensor tech.

Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G vs Sony W650 sensor size comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G vs Sony W650 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G vs Sony W650 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G as a Portrait photography camera
Sony W650 as a Portrait photography camera
30
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
manual focus not available
no manual control
can't use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
34
decent megapixels (16MP)
has face detect focusing
manual focus not available
manual exposure not possible
cannot use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Street photography details
Sony W650 Street photography details
61
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average in class (305g)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
63
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors in class (124 grams)
no articulating screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G
Sports photography with Sony W650
44
long zoom range (23-481mm 20.9 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16MP)
no shutter priority
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
40
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
has tracking focus
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Travel photography advice
Sony W650 Travel photography advice
72
lighter than average in class (305g)
megapixel count good (16MP)
quite wide (23mm)
long reach (481mm)
very good maximum aperture (f)
doesn't have Timelapse function
display is not selfie friendly
69
lighter than competitors in class (124 grams)
decent megapixels (16MP)
built-in flash
rather wide (25mm)
no Timelapse recording
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f2.6)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G as a Landscape photography camera
Sony W650 as a Landscape photography camera
47
quite wide (23mm)
very good maximum aperture (f)
very good size screen (4.8")
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16MP)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
no manual control
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
doesn't have Timelapse function
43
rather wide (25mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.6)
manual exposure not possible
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
no Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Vlogging highlights
Sony W650 Vlogging highlights
36
quite wide (23mm)
very good maximum aperture (f)
touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
great video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than average in class (305 grams)
display is not selfie friendly
doesn't have microphone port
33
rather wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect focusing
lighter than competitors in class (124g)
sluggish max aperture (f2.6)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
no microphone jack
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Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G vs Sony W650 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G and Sony W650
 Samsung Galaxy Camera 4GSony Cyber-shot DSC-W650
General Information
Company Samsung Sony
Model Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W650
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2012-08-29 2012-01-10
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor 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 surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution - 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 23-481mm (20.9x) 25-125mm (5.0x)
Max aperture - f/2.6-6.3
Macro focus distance - 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 4.8 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 0 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen tech 308 ppi, HD Super Clear Touch Display Clear Photo TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed - 2s
Maximum shutter speed - 1/1600s
Continuous shooting speed - 1.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range no built-in flash 3.70 m
Flash settings no built-in flash Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB none USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS BuiltIn None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 305 gr (0.67 lbs) 124 gr (0.27 lbs)
Physical dimensions 129 x 71 x 19mm (5.1" x 2.8" x 0.7") 94 x 56 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 life - 220 images
Battery format - Battery Pack
Battery model - NP-BN
Self timer - Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse recording
Storage media micro SD/micro SDHC/micro SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, microSD/micro SDHC, Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots Single Single
Launch pricing $550 $140