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Samsung Galaxy Camera vs Sony W330

Portability
90
Imaging
40
Features
55
Overall
46
Samsung Galaxy Camera front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W330 front
Portability
96
Imaging
36
Features
21
Overall
30

Samsung Galaxy Camera vs Sony W330 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
  • Launched February 2013
  • Alternative Name is Wi-Fi
Sony W330
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 26-105mm (F2.7-5.7) lens
  • 128g - 96 x 57 x 17mm
  • Introduced January 2010
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Samsung Galaxy Camera vs Sony W330 Overview

The following is a complete overview of the Samsung Galaxy Camera and Sony W330, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Ultracompact by manufacturers Samsung and Sony. The image resolution of the Galaxy Camera (16MP) and the W330 (14MP) is pretty similar and they enjoy the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The Galaxy Camera was manufactured 3 years after the W330 which is quite a significant difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the Samsung Galaxy Camera being a Compact camera and the Sony W330 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before delving through a complete comparison, below is a simple highlight of how the Galaxy Camera scores vs the W330 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Samsung Galaxy Camera over the Sony W330

 Galaxy Camera W330 
IntroducedFebruary 2013January 2010Newer by 38 months
Manually focus More accurate focusing
Screen sizing4.8"3"Bigger screen (+1.8")
Screen resolution922k230kSharper screen (+692k dot)
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Sony W330 over the Samsung Galaxy Camera

 W330 Galaxy Camera 

Common features in the Samsung Galaxy Camera and Sony W330

 Galaxy Camera W330 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen

Samsung Galaxy Camera vs Sony W330 Physical Comparison

If you are looking to travel with your camera often, you're going to have to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Samsung Galaxy Camera offers exterior measurements of 129mm x 71mm x 19mm (5.1" x 2.8" x 0.7") and a weight of 300 grams (0.66 lbs) and the Sony W330 has dimensions of 96mm x 57mm x 17mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 128 grams (0.28 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are employing during that time. Following is the front view dimensions comparison of the Galaxy Camera versus the W330.

Samsung Galaxy Camera vs Sony W330 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Galaxy Camera and W330 is 90 and 96 respectively.

Samsung Galaxy Camera vs Sony W330 top view buttons comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera vs Sony W330 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is difficult to visualize the contrast between sensor dimensions merely by going over a spec sheet. The image here might provide you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the Galaxy Camera and W330.

Clearly, the 2 cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit different resolution. You can expect the Samsung Galaxy Camera to offer you more detail due to its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop shots a little more aggressively. The fresher Galaxy Camera should have a benefit with regard to sensor technology.

Samsung Galaxy Camera vs Sony W330 sensor size comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera vs Sony W330 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung Galaxy Camera vs Sony W330 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera Portrait photography highlights
Sony W330 Portrait photography highlights
40
manual focus
resolution is good (16MP)
external flash not possible
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
28
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
manual focus not available
lack of manual exposure
no external flash support
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera as a Street photography camera
Sony W330 as a Street photography camera
61
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average (300g)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
48
no articulating screen
does not have image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera Sports photography advice
Sony W330 Sports photography advice
50
excellent zoom range (23-481mm 20.9 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
26
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
painfully slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera as a Travel photography camera
Sony W330 as a Travel photography camera
69
lighter than average (300g)
resolution is good (16MP)
built-in flash
quite wide (23mm)
long reach (481mm)
no Time Lapse function
does not have selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
65
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
really wide (26mm)
no Time Lapse mode
does not contain selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.7)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera as a Landscape photography camera
Sony W330 as a Landscape photography camera
50
manual focus
quite wide (23mm)
screen larger than average (4.8 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
no Time Lapse function
37
really wide (26mm)
screen size is good (3")
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.7)
lack of manual exposure
does not have image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
no Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera as a Vlogging camera
Sony W330 as a Vlogging camera
37
quite wide (23mm)
built-in touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
includes external mic jack
lighter than average (300g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
does not have selfie friendly display
26
really wide (26mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.7)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
low res video (640 x 480 resolution)
no mic port
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Samsung Galaxy Camera vs Sony W330 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung Galaxy Camera and Sony W330
 Samsung Galaxy CameraSony Cyber-shot DSC-W330
General Information
Brand Samsung Sony
Model type Samsung Galaxy Camera Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W330
Also called as Wi-Fi -
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Ultracompact
Launched 2013-02-19 2010-01-07
Body design Compact Ultracompact
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 14 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4608 x 3456 4320 x 3240
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
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 support 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 distance - 4cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 4.8 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 922 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen technology 308 ppi, HD Super Clear Touch Display -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 16 seconds 2 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shutter speed - 2.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance - 3.50 m
Flash settings - Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 640x480
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic jack
Headphone jack
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 lb) 128 gr (0.28 lb)
Dimensions 129 x 71 x 19mm (5.1" x 2.8" x 0.7") 96 x 57 x 17mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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
Storage media micro SD/micro SDHC/micro SDXC SD/SDHC, Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo / Pro HG-Duo, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Launch pricing $450 $170