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Samsung Galaxy Camera vs Sony W320

Portability
90
Imaging
40
Features
55
Overall
46
Samsung Galaxy Camera front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W320 front
Portability
97
Imaging
37
Features
21
Overall
30

Samsung Galaxy Camera vs Sony W320 Key Specs

Samsung Galaxy Camera
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 4.8" Fixed Screen
  • 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
  • Alternate Name is Wi-Fi
Sony W320
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 26-105mm (F2.7-5.7) lens
  • 117g - 93 x 52 x 17mm
  • Released January 2010
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Samsung Galaxy Camera vs Sony W320 Overview

The following is a in-depth analysis of the Samsung Galaxy Camera versus Sony W320, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Ultracompact by competitors Samsung and Sony. The sensor resolution of the Galaxy Camera (16MP) and the W320 (14MP) is pretty comparable and both cameras offer the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The Galaxy Camera was released 3 years after the W320 which is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras feature different body design with the Samsung Galaxy Camera being a Compact camera and the Sony W320 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before going right into a detailed comparison, here is a short highlight of how the Galaxy Camera grades versus the W320 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Samsung Galaxy Camera over the Sony W320

 Galaxy Camera W320 
ReleasedFebruary 2013January 2010Newer by 38 months
Focus manually More precise focusing
Screen size4.8"2.7"Bigger screen (+2.1")
Screen resolution922k230kSharper screen (+692k dot)
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Sony W320 over the Samsung Galaxy Camera

 W320 Galaxy Camera 

Common features in the Samsung Galaxy Camera and Sony W320

 Galaxy Camera W320 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen

Samsung Galaxy Camera vs Sony W320 Physical Comparison

If you're going to travel with your camera frequently, you'll have to consider its weight and dimensions. The Samsung Galaxy Camera provides outside dimensions of 129mm x 71mm x 19mm (5.1" x 2.8" x 0.7") with a weight of 300 grams (0.66 lbs) and the Sony W320 has dimensions of 93mm x 52mm x 17mm (3.7" x 2.0" x 0.7") having a weight of 117 grams (0.26 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you select during that time. Here is a front view physical size comparison of the Galaxy Camera compared to the W320.

Samsung Galaxy Camera vs Sony W320 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Galaxy Camera and W320 is 90 and 97 respectively.

Samsung Galaxy Camera vs Sony W320 top view buttons comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera vs Sony W320 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is very tough to envision the gap in sensor dimensions simply by going through specs. The pic below will help give you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the Galaxy Camera and W320.

All in all, the two cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit not the same megapixels. You should expect the Samsung Galaxy Camera to produce greater detail as a result of its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will help you crop photographs a good deal more aggressively. The more recent Galaxy Camera is going to have an edge when it comes to sensor tech.

Samsung Galaxy Camera vs Sony W320 sensor size comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera vs Sony W320 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung Galaxy Camera vs Sony W320 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera Portrait photography highlights
Sony W320 Portrait photography highlights
40
focusing manually
good resolution (16MP)
can't use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
28
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
manual mode not available
can't use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera Street photography info
Sony W320 Street photography info
61
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors in class (300 grams)
no moving screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
49
no moving screen
lack of image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera Sports photography details
Sony W320 Sports photography details
50
great zoom range (23-481mm 20.9 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
26
megapixel count decent (14MP)
slow frames per second (1.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera Travel photography details
Sony W320 Travel photography details
69
lighter than competitors in class (300 grams)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
decently wide (23mm)
long reach (481mm)
does not have Timelapse recording
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f2.8)
66
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
really wide (26mm)
lack of Time Lapse recording
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.7)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera Landscape photography features
Sony W320 Landscape photography features
50
focusing manually
decently wide (23mm)
screen larger than average (4.8 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16MP)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
does not have Timelapse recording
33
really wide (26mm)
megapixel count decent (14MP)
lack of manual focus
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.7)
small screen (2.7 inch)
manual mode not available
lack of image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
lack of Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera as a Vlogging camera
Sony W320 as a Vlogging camera
37
decently wide (23mm)
touchscreen capability
has image stabilization (Optical)
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
includes external microphone support
lighter than competitors in class (300 grams)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
26
really wide (26mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.7)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
low video resolution (640 x 480 pxls)
lack of external mic socket
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Samsung Galaxy Camera vs Sony W320 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung Galaxy Camera and Sony W320
 Samsung Galaxy CameraSony Cyber-shot DSC-W320
General Information
Brand Samsung Sony
Model type Samsung Galaxy Camera Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W320
Also Known as Wi-Fi -
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Ultracompact
Released 2013-02-19 2010-01-07
Physical type Compact Ultracompact
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 14MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4608 x 3456 4320 x 3240
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points - 9
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 23-481mm (20.9x) 26-105mm (4.0x)
Highest aperture f/2.8-5.9 f/2.7-5.7
Macro focusing range - 4cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 4.8 inch 2.7 inch
Screen resolution 922 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen technology 308 ppi, HD Super Clear Touch Display -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 16 secs 1 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shooting rate - 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance - 4.80 m
Flash modes - Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 640x480
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic port
Headphone port
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 300 gr (0.66 lbs) 117 gr (0.26 lbs)
Physical dimensions 129 x 71 x 19mm (5.1" x 2.8" x 0.7") 93 x 52 x 17mm (3.7" x 2.0" x 0.7")
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
Battery ID - NP-BN1
Self timer - Yes (2 sec or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage micro SD/micro SDHC/micro SDXC SD/SDHC, Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo / Pro HG-Duo, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Pricing at launch $450 $269