Samsung Galaxy Camera vs Sony W220
90 Imaging
40 Features
55 Overall
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95 Imaging
34 Features
17 Overall
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Samsung Galaxy Camera vs Sony W220 Key Specs
(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
(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
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").
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next monthThe 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.
Samsung Galaxy Camera vs Sony W220 Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Samsung Galaxy Camera & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W220. The whole galleries are viewable at Samsung Galaxy Camera Gallery & Sony W220 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Samsung Galaxy Camera over the Sony W220
Galaxy Camera | W220 | |||
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Released | February 2013 | January 2009 | Newer by 51 months | |
Display size | 4.8" | 2.7" | Larger display (+2.1") | |
Display resolution | 922k | 230k | Clearer display (+692k dot) | |
Touch display | Easily navigate |
Reasons to pick Sony W220 over the Samsung Galaxy Camera
W220 | Galaxy Camera |
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Common features in the Samsung Galaxy Camera and Sony W220
Galaxy Camera | W220 | |||
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Focus manually | Very exact focus | |||
Display type | Fixed | 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).
See the Samsung Galaxy Camera versus Sony W220 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.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.
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 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.
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Samsung Galaxy Camera vs Sony W220 Specifications
Samsung Galaxy Camera | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W220 | |
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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 |