Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G vs Sony W710

Here, we are evaluating the Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G and Sony W710, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Samsung and Sony. The sensor resolution of the Galaxy Camera 4G (16MP) and the W710 (16MP) is fairly close and both cameras posses the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The Galaxy Camera 4G was launched 4 months earlier than the W710 which means that they are both of a similar generation. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before getting straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a concise synopsis of how the Galaxy Camera 4G scores against the W710 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W710. The complete galleries are viewable at Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Gallery and Sony W710 Gallery.

For anybody who is intending to lug around your camera regularly, you will have to factor in its weight and volume. The Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G provides external measurements of 129mm x 71mm x 19mm (5.1" x 2.8" x 0.7") with a weight of 305 grams (0.67 lbs) while the Sony W710 has sizing of 97mm x 55mm x 20mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") along with a weight of 114 grams (0.25 lbs).

Analyze the Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G and Sony W710 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you use at that time. Underneath is a front view scale comparison of the Galaxy Camera 4G against the W710.

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the Galaxy Camera 4G and W710 is 90 and 96 respectively.

Usually, it's difficult to picture the difference in sensor measurements purely by viewing technical specs. The visual below may provide you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the Galaxy Camera 4G and W710.

As you can tell, each of these cameras come with the identical sensor size and the same exact resolution therefore you should expect comparable quality of files though you would want to consider the release date of the cameras into account.