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Samsung Galaxy Camera vs Sony W380

Portability
90
Imaging
40
Features
55
Overall
46
Samsung Galaxy Camera front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W380 front
Portability
96
Imaging
36
Features
25
Overall
31

Samsung Galaxy Camera vs Sony W380 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
  • Additionally referred to as Wi-Fi
Sony W380
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-120mm (F2.4-5.9) lens
  • 117g - 91 x 52 x 20mm
  • Released January 2010
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Samsung Galaxy Camera vs Sony W380 Overview

Its time to look much closer at the Samsung Galaxy Camera vs Sony W380, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Ultracompact by competitors Samsung and Sony. The sensor resolution of the Galaxy Camera (16MP) and the W380 (14MP) is fairly close and both cameras posses the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The Galaxy Camera was unveiled 3 years after the W380 which is a fairly large gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras have different body design with the Samsung Galaxy Camera being a Compact camera and the Sony W380 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before we go right into a in-depth comparison, here is a short synopsis of how the Galaxy Camera matches up against the W380 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Samsung Galaxy Camera over the Sony W380

 Galaxy Camera W380 
ReleasedFebruary 2013January 2010More modern by 38 months
Manual focus Very accurate focus
Display dimensions4.8"2.7"Larger display (+2.1")
Display resolution922k230kClearer display (+692k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Sony W380 over the Samsung Galaxy Camera

 W380 Galaxy Camera 

Common features in the Samsung Galaxy Camera and Sony W380

 Galaxy Camera W380 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen

Samsung Galaxy Camera vs Sony W380 Physical Comparison

For those who are looking to carry around your camera, you should take into account its weight and measurements. The Samsung Galaxy Camera offers exterior 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 W380 has proportions of 91mm x 52mm x 20mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 117 grams (0.26 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Here is a front view physical size comparison of the Galaxy Camera and the W380.

Samsung Galaxy Camera vs Sony W380 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the Galaxy Camera and W380 is 90 and 96 respectively.

Samsung Galaxy Camera vs Sony W380 top view buttons comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera vs Sony W380 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is very difficult to visualize the gap in sensor sizes merely by viewing technical specs. The image underneath should give you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the Galaxy Camera and W380.

As you have seen, both of those cameras have the same sensor dimensions but different MP. You should anticipate the Samsung Galaxy Camera to result in greater detail having an extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will enable you to crop images a bit more aggressively. The fresher Galaxy Camera should have an advantage when it comes to sensor tech.

Samsung Galaxy Camera vs Sony W380 sensor size comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera vs Sony W380 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung Galaxy Camera vs Sony W380 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Samsung Galaxy Camera
Portrait photography with Sony W380
40
has manual focus
megapixel count good (16MP)
can't use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
28
MP count decent (14MP)
no manual focus
manual exposure not available
external flash not possible
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera Street photography factors
Sony W380 Street photography factors
61
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average in class (300 grams)
no moving screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
57
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Samsung Galaxy Camera
Sports photography with Sony W380
50
great zoom range (23-481mm 20.9 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
34
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (14MP)
max fps low (2.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera Travel photography highlights
Sony W380 Travel photography highlights
69
lighter than average in class (300g)
megapixel count good (16MP)
flash built-in
decently wide (23mm)
very long reach (481mm)
does not have Time Lapse function
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
65
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
pretty wide (24mm)
missing Time Lapse recording
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f2.4)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera as a Landscape photography camera
Sony W380 as a Landscape photography camera
50
has manual focus
decently wide (23mm)
big screen (4.8 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16MP)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
does not have Time Lapse function
37
pretty wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (14MP)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.4)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
manual exposure not available
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
missing Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera Vlogging details
Sony W380 Vlogging details
37
decently wide (23mm)
screen is touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
does have external mic socket
lighter than average in class (300 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
display is not selfie friendly
29
pretty wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
slow maximum aperture (f2.4)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing mic support
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Samsung Galaxy Camera vs Sony W380 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung Galaxy Camera and Sony W380
 Samsung Galaxy CameraSony Cyber-shot DSC-W380
General Information
Brand Name Samsung Sony
Model Samsung Galaxy Camera Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W380
Also Known as Wi-Fi -
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Ultracompact
Launched 2013-02-19 2010-01-07
Physical type Compact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip 1.4GHz Quad-Core Bionz
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 area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 4608 x 3456 4320 x 3240
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points - 9
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 23-481mm (20.9x) 24-120mm (5.0x)
Highest aperture f/2.8-5.9 f/2.4-5.9
Macro focus distance - 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 4.8 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of screen 922k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen technology 308 ppi, HD Super Clear Touch Display -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 16 seconds 2 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shooting rate - 2.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range - 4.80 m
Flash modes - Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro
Hot shoe
AEB
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 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB none USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS BuiltIn None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 300 grams (0.66 lbs) 117 grams (0.26 lbs)
Physical dimensions 129 x 71 x 19mm (5.1" x 2.8" x 0.7") 91 x 52 x 20mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.8")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery model - NP-BN1
Self timer - Yes (2 sec or 10 sec, portrait1/portrait2)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type micro SD/micro SDHC/micro SDXC SD/SDHC, Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo / Pro HG-Duo, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Launch price $450 $44