Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G vs Sony WX220

Here is a extensive overview of the Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G vs Sony WX220, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Ultracompact by rivals Samsung and Sony. The resolution of the Galaxy Camera 4G (16MP) and the WX220 (18MP) is very close and they use the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The Galaxy Camera 4G was released 17 months prior to the WX220 making the cameras a generation apart from each other. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G being a Compact camera and the Sony WX220 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before diving in to a more detailed comparison, below is a short summary of how the Galaxy Camera 4G scores versus the WX220 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX220. The complete galleries are available at Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Gallery and Sony WX220 Gallery.

For those who are going to carry your camera frequently, you're going to have to factor its weight and dimensions. The Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G has got physical measurements of 129mm x 71mm x 19mm (5.1" x 2.8" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 305 grams (0.67 lbs) while the Sony WX220 has dimensions of 92mm x 52mm x 22mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs).

Take a look at the Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G vs Sony WX220 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Below is the front view over all size comparison of the Galaxy Camera 4G vs the WX220.

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the Galaxy Camera 4G and WX220 is 90 and 96 respectively.

In many cases, it is difficult to picture the gap in sensor sizing only by researching specifications. The photograph below may give you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the Galaxy Camera 4G and WX220.

Plainly, the two cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but different MP. You should expect to see the Sony WX220 to render greater detail as a result of its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also help you crop photos a little more aggressively. The older Galaxy Camera 4G will be behind with regard to sensor technology.