Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G vs Sony WX5

Here, we will be matching up the Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G and Sony WX5, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Samsung and Sony. There is a big difference among the image resolutions of the Galaxy Camera 4G (16MP) and WX5 (12MP) but both cameras provide the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The Galaxy Camera 4G was unveiled 2 years later than the WX5 and that is a fairly big gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before delving right into a in-depth comparison, here is a brief highlight of how the Galaxy Camera 4G grades vs the WX5 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX5. The full galleries are viewable at Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Gallery and Sony WX5 Gallery.

For anyone who is planning to lug around your camera regularly, you have to factor its weight and measurements. The Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G offers outer dimensions 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 WX5 has proportions of 92mm x 52mm x 22mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.9") having a weight of 146 grams (0.32 lbs).

Examine the Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G and Sony WX5 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you have during that time. Here is a front view size comparison of the Galaxy Camera 4G vs the WX5.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the Galaxy Camera 4G and WX5 is 90 and 95 respectively.

Oftentimes, it can be difficult to picture the contrast in sensor measurements only by going through specs. The graphic here will help provide you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the Galaxy Camera 4G and WX5.

All in all, both cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit different megapixels. You should count on the Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G to provide more detail having an extra 4MP. Higher resolution will let you crop photographs a good deal more aggressively. The more recent Galaxy Camera 4G should have an advantage with regard to sensor innovation.