Samsung Galaxy Camera vs Sony W230

The following is a comprehensive assessment of the Samsung Galaxy Camera vs Sony W230, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Samsung and Sony. There exists a sizeable gap between the sensor resolutions of the Galaxy Camera (16MP) and W230 (12MP) but they enjoy the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The Galaxy Camera was unveiled 4 years after the W230 which is quite a large gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go in to a in depth comparison, below is a short synopsis of how the Galaxy Camera scores vs the W230 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Samsung Galaxy Camera and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W230. The full galleries are provided at Samsung Galaxy Camera Gallery and Sony W230 Gallery.

For those who are planning to travel with your camera, you'll have to factor its weight and measurements. The Samsung Galaxy Camera features 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) whilst the Sony W230 has proportions of 95mm x 57mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") having a weight of 156 grams (0.34 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you have attached at that moment. Here is the front view size comparison of the Galaxy Camera against the W230.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Galaxy Camera and W230 is 90 and 95 respectively.

Typically, it's hard to imagine the contrast between sensor dimensions simply by checking technical specs. The image underneath will help provide you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the Galaxy Camera and W230.

As you have seen, both cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but different megapixels. You should anticipate the Samsung Galaxy Camera to resolve greater detail having an extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also help you crop photos far more aggressively. The more modern Galaxy Camera provides a benefit when it comes to sensor innovation.