Samsung Galaxy Camera vs Sony HX350

Let's look closer at the Samsung Galaxy Camera and Sony HX350, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by companies Samsung and Sony. The image resolution of the Galaxy Camera (16MP) and the HX350 (20MP) is very comparable and both cameras offer the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The Galaxy Camera was unveiled 4 years prior to the HX350 and that is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras feature different body design with the Samsung Galaxy Camera being a Compact camera and the Sony HX350 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before diving right into a more detailed comparison, here is a short summary of how the Galaxy Camera matches up against the HX350 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Samsung Galaxy Camera and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX350. The full galleries are viewable at Samsung Galaxy Camera Gallery and Sony HX350 Gallery.

If you are intending to carry your camera regularly, you need to factor in its weight and proportions. The Samsung Galaxy Camera offers physical dimensions of 129mm x 71mm x 19mm (5.1" x 2.8" x 0.7") along with a weight of 300 grams (0.66 lbs) while the Sony HX350 has measurements of 130mm x 93mm x 103mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 4.1") along with a weight of 652 grams (1.44 lbs).

Take a look at the Samsung Galaxy Camera and Sony HX350 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are employing at the time. Here is a front view overall size comparison of the Galaxy Camera compared to the HX350.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the Galaxy Camera and HX350 is 90 and 62 respectively.

Generally, it can be difficult to visualise the contrast in sensor sizing just by seeing specs. The graphic below will help offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the Galaxy Camera and HX350.

All in all, both of the cameras feature the identical sensor size but not the same resolution. You should expect to see the Sony HX350 to provide greater detail having an extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop photos way more aggressively. The older Galaxy Camera will be behind in sensor technology.