Samsung Galaxy Camera vs Sony W290

Below, we will be matching up the Samsung Galaxy Camera versus Sony W290, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Samsung and Sony. There is a crucial difference between the image resolutions of the Galaxy Camera (16MP) and W290 (12MP) but they possess the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The Galaxy Camera was released 4 years after the W290 which is quite a serious gap as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving through a detailed comparison, below is a simple synopsis of how the Galaxy Camera grades versus the W290 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Samsung Galaxy Camera and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W290. The complete galleries are provided at Samsung Galaxy Camera Gallery and Sony W290 Gallery.

In case you're going to carry around your camera frequently, you will want to consider its weight and size. The Samsung Galaxy Camera comes with external measurements of 129mm x 71mm x 19mm (5.1" x 2.8" x 0.7") having a weight of 300 grams (0.66 lbs) while the Sony W290 has specifications of 98mm x 57mm x 23mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") and a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).

See the Samsung Galaxy Camera versus Sony W290 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Underneath is the front view dimension comparison of the Galaxy Camera and the W290.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the Galaxy Camera and W290 is 90 and 94 respectively.

Generally, it is very difficult to envision the contrast between sensor sizes just by reviewing specs. The image below might give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the Galaxy Camera and W290.

All in all, both of those cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same megapixels. You should expect the Samsung Galaxy Camera to offer you greater detail as a result of its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also let you crop photographs somewhat more aggressively. The newer Galaxy Camera will have an edge when it comes to sensor tech.