Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G vs Sony WX500

Here is a complete analysis of the Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G vs Sony WX500, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by companies Samsung and Sony. The sensor resolution of the Galaxy Camera 4G (16MP) and the WX500 (18MP) is pretty similar and both cameras provide the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The Galaxy Camera 4G was launched 3 years before the WX500 and that is quite a sizable difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before diving right into a in-depth comparison, here is a concise overview of how the Galaxy Camera 4G grades versus the WX500 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX500. The complete galleries are provided at Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Gallery & Sony WX500 Gallery.

If you are aiming to carry your camera often, you should think about its weight and dimensions. The Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G enjoys outer measurements of 129mm x 71mm x 19mm (5.1" x 2.8" x 0.7") having a weight of 305 grams (0.67 lbs) whilst the Sony WX500 has dimensions of 102mm x 58mm x 36mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.4") along with a weight of 236 grams (0.52 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are employing during that time. Below is a front view scale comparison of the Galaxy Camera 4G against the WX500.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Galaxy Camera 4G and WX500 is 90 and 91 respectively.

Quite often, it is very tough to imagine the gap between sensor sizing only by going over a spec sheet. The photograph underneath may give you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the Galaxy Camera 4G and WX500.

Clearly, both of those cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit different MP. You can expect the Sony WX500 to offer more detail utilizing its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop shots a bit more aggressively. The older Galaxy Camera 4G is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.