Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G vs Sony WX30

Below is a in-depth assessment of the Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G and Sony WX30, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Samsung and Sony. The resolution of the Galaxy Camera 4G (16MP) and the WX30 (16MP) is fairly well matched and they possess the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The Galaxy Camera 4G was brought out 14 months later than the WX30 making the cameras a generation apart from one another. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before going through a in-depth comparison, below is a simple summary of how the Galaxy Camera 4G grades against the WX30 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX30. The entire galleries are available at Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Gallery & Sony WX30 Gallery.

If you are looking to lug around your camera often, you need to factor its weight and size. The Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G features outside dimensions 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 WX30 has specifications of 92mm x 52mm x 19mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7") with a weight of 117 grams (0.26 lbs).

Contrast the Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G and Sony WX30 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are employing at the time. Here is the front view measurements comparison of the Galaxy Camera 4G compared to the WX30.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Galaxy Camera 4G and WX30 is 90 and 96 respectively.

Normally, its hard to see the difference between sensor measurements merely by checking technical specs. The visual here might provide you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the Galaxy Camera 4G and WX30.

As you have seen, both cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing and the same megapixels therefore you can expect similar quality of photographs however you should really take the age of the products into consideration. The younger Galaxy Camera 4G is going to have an edge in sensor innovation.