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Samsung Galaxy Camera vs Sony W230

Portability
90
Imaging
40
Features
55
Overall
46
Samsung Galaxy Camera front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W230 front
Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
25
Overall
31

Samsung Galaxy Camera vs Sony W230 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
  • Launched February 2013
  • Also Known as Wi-Fi
Sony W230
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 30-120mm (F2.8-5.8) lens
  • 156g - 95 x 57 x 22mm
  • Revealed February 2009
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Samsung Galaxy Camera vs Sony W230 Overview

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.

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Reasons to pick Samsung Galaxy Camera over the Sony W230

 Galaxy Camera W230 
RevealedFebruary 2013February 2009Newer by 49 months
Display sizing4.8"3"Larger display (+1.8")
Display resolution922k230kClearer display (+692k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Sony W230 over the Samsung Galaxy Camera

 W230 Galaxy Camera 

Common features in the Samsung Galaxy Camera and Sony W230

 Galaxy Camera W230 
Focus manually Dial exact focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen

Samsung Galaxy Camera vs Sony W230 Physical Comparison

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.

Samsung Galaxy Camera vs Sony W230 size comparison

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

Samsung Galaxy Camera vs Sony W230 top view buttons comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera vs Sony W230 Sensor Comparison

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.

Samsung Galaxy Camera vs Sony W230 sensor size comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera vs Sony W230 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung Galaxy Camera vs Sony W230 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera Portrait photography details
Sony W230 Portrait photography details
40
manual focus
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
can't use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
27
has manual focus
no manual control
no external flash support
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera Street photography highlights
Sony W230 Street photography highlights
61
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (300 grams)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
57
image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera Sports photography info
Sony W230 Sports photography info
50
incredible zoom range (23-481mm 20.9 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
25
image stabilization (Optical)
very slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Samsung Galaxy Camera
Travel photography with Sony W230
69
lighter than competition in class (300 grams)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
pretty wide (23mm)
long reach (481mm)
no Timelapse function
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
51
built-in flash
no Time Lapse mode
low megapixels (12MP)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
wide angle not the best (30mm)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera Landscape photography info
Sony W230 Landscape photography info
50
manual focus
pretty wide (23mm)
big screen (4.8")
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
no Timelapse function
37
has manual focus
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (30mm)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
no manual control
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
no Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Samsung Galaxy Camera
Vlogging with Sony W230
37
pretty wide (23mm)
touchscreen enabled
has image stabilization (Optical)
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
does have microphone jack
lighter than competition in class (300 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is not selfie friendly
25
image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not the best (30mm)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
low res video (640 x 480 resolution)
no mic jack
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Samsung Galaxy Camera vs Sony W230 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung Galaxy Camera and Sony W230
 Samsung Galaxy CameraSony Cyber-shot DSC-W230
General Information
Company Samsung Sony
Model type Samsung Galaxy Camera Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W230
Also called as Wi-Fi -
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2013-02-19 2009-02-17
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor 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 16 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 4608 x 3456 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points - 9
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 23-481mm (20.9x) 30-120mm (4.0x)
Largest aperture f/2.8-5.9 f/2.8-5.8
Macro focusing range - 4cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 4.8 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 922 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display technology 308 ppi, HD Super Clear Touch Display -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 16 seconds 1 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shooting speed - 2.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance - 3.90 m
Flash options - Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 640x480
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB none USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS BuiltIn None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 300 gr (0.66 pounds) 156 gr (0.34 pounds)
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 All around 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 recording
Storage media micro SD/micro SDHC/micro SDXC Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Cost at launch $450 $180