Samsung Galaxy Camera vs Sony W320
90 Imaging
40 Features
55 Overall
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97 Imaging
36 Features
21 Overall
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Samsung Galaxy Camera vs Sony W320 Key Specs
(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
(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
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").
Japan-exclusive Leica Leitz Phone 3 features big sensor and new modesThe 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.
Samsung Galaxy Camera vs Sony W320 Gallery
This is a preview of the gallery images for Samsung Galaxy Camera and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W320. The complete galleries are available at Samsung Galaxy Camera Gallery and Sony W320 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Samsung Galaxy Camera over the Sony W320
Galaxy Camera | W320 | |||
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Released | February 2013 | January 2010 | Newer by 38 months | |
Focus manually | More precise focusing | |||
Screen size | 4.8" | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+2.1") | |
Screen resolution | 922k | 230k | Sharper screen (+692k dot) | |
Touch friendly screen | Quickly navigate |
Reasons to pick Sony W320 over the Samsung Galaxy Camera
W320 | Galaxy Camera |
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Common features in the Samsung Galaxy Camera and Sony W320
Galaxy Camera | W320 | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | 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).
Examine the Samsung Galaxy Camera versus Sony W320 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.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.
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 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.
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Samsung Galaxy Camera vs Sony W320 Specifications
Samsung Galaxy Camera | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W320 | |
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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 |