Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G vs Sony WX80

On this page, we will be looking at the Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G and Sony WX80, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Samsung and Sony. The image resolution of the Galaxy Camera 4G (16MP) and the WX80 (16MP) is pretty comparable and both cameras posses the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The Galaxy Camera 4G was revealed 4 months earlier than the WX80 which means that they are both of a similar generation. The two cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before going into a comprehensive comparison, here is a simple synopsis of how the Galaxy Camera 4G matches up against the WX80 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX80. The full galleries are viewable at Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Gallery and Sony WX80 Gallery.

For anybody who is planning to carry your camera, you are going to need to factor in its weight and size. The Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G provides physical dimensions 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 WX80 has specifications of 92mm x 52mm x 22mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 124 grams (0.27 lbs).

See the Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G and Sony WX80 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you have attached at the time. The following is a front view proportions comparison of the Galaxy Camera 4G against the WX80.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the Galaxy Camera 4G and WX80 is 90 and 96 respectively.

Usually, it is hard to see the contrast in sensor sizing merely by going through a spec sheet. The graphic here should offer you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the Galaxy Camera 4G and WX80.

Clearly, both of these cameras provide the same sensor dimensions and the exact same megapixels therefore you should expect comparable quality of images although you might want to take the release date of the cameras into account.