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Samsung Galaxy Camera vs Sony W220

Portability
90
Imaging
40
Features
55
Overall
46
Samsung Galaxy Camera front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W220 front
Portability
95
Imaging
34
Features
17
Overall
27

Samsung Galaxy Camera vs Sony W220 Key Specs

Samsung Galaxy Camera
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 4.8" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 23-481mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 300g - 129 x 71 x 19mm
  • Released February 2013
  • Additionally Known as Wi-Fi
Sony W220
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 30-120mm (F2.8-7.1) lens
  • 147g - 95 x 57 x 22mm
  • Released January 2009
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Samsung Galaxy Camera vs Sony W220 Overview

Here, we are contrasting the Samsung Galaxy Camera versus Sony W220, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Samsung and Sony. There exists a sizable gap among the resolutions of the Galaxy Camera (16MP) and W220 (12MP) but both cameras offer the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The Galaxy Camera was announced 4 years after the W220 which is a fairly significant difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before getting straight to a complete comparison, here is a simple overview of how the Galaxy Camera matches up against the W220 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Samsung Galaxy Camera over the Sony W220

 Galaxy Camera W220 
ReleasedFebruary 2013January 2009Newer by 51 months
Display size4.8"2.7"Larger display (+2.1")
Display resolution922k230kClearer display (+692k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Sony W220 over the Samsung Galaxy Camera

 W220 Galaxy Camera 

Common features in the Samsung Galaxy Camera and Sony W220

 Galaxy Camera W220 
Focus manually Very exact focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen No selfie screen

Samsung Galaxy Camera vs Sony W220 Physical Comparison

If you are looking to travel with your camera regularly, you will have to factor in its weight and proportions. The Samsung Galaxy Camera provides external measurements of 129mm x 71mm x 19mm (5.1" x 2.8" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 300 grams (0.66 lbs) while the Sony W220 has measurements of 95mm x 57mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") and a weight of 147 grams (0.32 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you select at that moment. Underneath is a front view proportions comparison of the Galaxy Camera versus the W220.

Samsung Galaxy Camera vs Sony W220 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Galaxy Camera and W220 is 90 and 95 respectively.

Samsung Galaxy Camera vs Sony W220 top view buttons comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera vs Sony W220 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it is difficult to envision the difference in sensor dimensions merely by researching specifications. The image underneath may provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the Galaxy Camera and W220.

Plainly, each of the cameras feature the identical sensor size but not the same resolution. You can anticipate the Samsung Galaxy Camera to result in extra detail with its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will help you crop pics way more aggressively. The newer Galaxy Camera will have an advantage when it comes to sensor innovation.

Samsung Galaxy Camera vs Sony W220 sensor size comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera vs Sony W220 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung Galaxy Camera vs Sony W220 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera Portrait photography factors
Sony W220 Portrait photography factors
40
focusing manually
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
external flash not possible
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
27
manual focus
no manual exposure
can't use external flash
low MP (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera Street photography details
Sony W220 Street photography details
61
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average (300g)
no articulating screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
56
built in image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera Sports photography highlights
Sony W220 Sports photography highlights
50
amazing zoom range (23-481mm 20.9 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
25
built in image stabilization (Optical)
max fps low (2.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
low MP (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera Travel photography advice
Sony W220 Travel photography advice
69
lighter than average (300g)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
has built in flash
really wide (23mm)
great reach (481mm)
lack of Time Lapse mode
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
51
flash built-in
no Time Lapse recording
low MP (12MP)
display is not selfie friendly
wide angle not fantastic (30mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera Landscape photography factors
Sony W220 Landscape photography factors
50
focusing manually
really wide (23mm)
bigger than average screen (4.8 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
lack of Time Lapse mode
32
manual focus
built in image stabilization (Optical)
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (30mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
small screen (2.7 inch)
no manual exposure
low MP (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
no Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera Vlogging info
Sony W220 Vlogging info
37
really wide (23mm)
screen is touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
does have mic support
lighter than average (300g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
25
built in image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not fantastic (30mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
display is not selfie friendly
low video resolution (640 x 480 pixels)
no external mic support
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Samsung Galaxy Camera vs Sony W220 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung Galaxy Camera and Sony W220
 Samsung Galaxy CameraSony Cyber-shot DSC-W220
General Information
Brand Samsung Sony
Model type Samsung Galaxy Camera Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W220
Also Known as Wi-Fi -
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Released 2013-02-19 2009-01-08
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip 1.4GHz Quad-Core -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 12MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4608 x 3456 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points - 9
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 23-481mm (20.9x) 30-120mm (4.0x)
Maximum aperture f/2.8-5.9 f/2.8-7.1
Macro focusing distance - 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 4.8 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of display 922 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display technology 308 ppi, HD Super Clear Touch Display -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 16s 1s
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1600s
Continuous shutter rate - 2.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance - 7.10 m (Auto ISO)
Flash settings - Auto, Flash On, Slow Syncro, Red-eye, Flash Off
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (8 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 640x480
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB none USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS BuiltIn None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 300g (0.66 lbs) 147g (0.32 lbs)
Physical dimensions 129 x 71 x 19mm (5.1" x 2.8" x 0.7") 95 x 57 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Self timer - Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage micro SD/micro SDHC/micro SDXC Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Pricing at release $450 $160