Clicky

Samsung Galaxy Camera vs Sony W530

Portability
90
Imaging
40
Features
55
Overall
46
Samsung Galaxy Camera front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W530 front
Portability
96
Imaging
37
Features
21
Overall
30

Samsung Galaxy Camera vs Sony W530 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
  • Revealed February 2013
  • Also Known as Wi-Fi
Sony W530
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 26-104mm (F2.7-5.7) lens
  • 113g - 93 x 53 x 19mm
  • Introduced January 2011
Pentax 17 Pre-Orders Outperform Expectations by a Landslide

Samsung Galaxy Camera vs Sony W530 Overview

Let's look more in depth at the Samsung Galaxy Camera and Sony W530, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Ultracompact by rivals Samsung and Sony. The image resolution of the Galaxy Camera (16MP) and the W530 (14MP) is relatively close and both cameras offer the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

Apple Innovates by Creating Next-Level Optical Stabilization for iPhone

The Galaxy Camera was released 2 years after the W530 which is a fairly big difference as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras feature different body design with the Samsung Galaxy Camera being a Compact camera and the Sony W530 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before diving right into a thorough comparison, here is a brief summary of how the Galaxy Camera grades against the W530 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Japan-exclusive Leica Leitz Phone 3 features big sensor and new modes
	
	

Reasons to pick Samsung Galaxy Camera over the Sony W530

 Galaxy Camera W530 
IntroducedFebruary 2013January 2011Newer by 26 months
Manually focus More precise focusing
Screen size4.8"2.7"Bigger screen (+2.1")
Screen resolution922k230kClearer screen (+692k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Sony W530 over the Samsung Galaxy Camera

 W530 Galaxy Camera 

Common features in the Samsung Galaxy Camera and Sony W530

 Galaxy Camera W530 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen

Samsung Galaxy Camera vs Sony W530 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is planning to travel with your camera, you'll have to factor its weight and measurements. The Samsung Galaxy Camera enjoys outer measurements of 129mm x 71mm x 19mm (5.1" x 2.8" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 300 grams (0.66 lbs) and the Sony W530 has proportions of 93mm x 53mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") with a weight of 113 grams (0.25 lbs).

Compare the Samsung Galaxy Camera and Sony W530 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you use during that time. Underneath is a front view size comparison of the Galaxy Camera and the W530.

Samsung Galaxy Camera vs Sony W530 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the Galaxy Camera and W530 is 90 and 96 respectively.

Samsung Galaxy Camera vs Sony W530 top view buttons comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera vs Sony W530 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it can be hard to picture the contrast in sensor dimensions only by looking through specifications. The pic below will help offer you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the Galaxy Camera and W530.

To sum up, the 2 cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit different MP. You can count on the Samsung Galaxy Camera to provide you with more detail as a result of its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also let you crop photographs way more aggressively. The more recent Galaxy Camera should have an advantage when it comes to sensor innovation.

Samsung Galaxy Camera vs Sony W530 sensor size comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera vs Sony W530 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung Galaxy Camera vs Sony W530 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD Cards

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera as a Portrait photography camera
Sony W530 as a Portrait photography camera
40
you can focus manually
good resolution (16 megapixels)
cannot use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
28
MP count decent (14MP)
no manual focus
manual mode not possible
external flash not possible
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created Images

Street Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera Street photography details
Sony W530 Street photography details
61
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average (300 grams)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
48
screen does not articulate
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
Photobucket discusses licensing 13 billion images with AI firms

Sports Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera as a Sports photography camera
Sony W530 as a Sports photography camera
50
incredible zoom range (23-481mm 20.9 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
26
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
max frames per second low (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next month

Travel Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera Travel photography details
Sony W530 Travel photography details
69
lighter than average (300 grams)
good resolution (16MP)
flash built-in
fairly wide (23mm)
long zoom (481mm)
lack of Timelapse mode
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
65
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (26mm)
does not have Timelapse function
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f2.7)
President Biden pushes bill mandating TikTok sale or ban

Landscape Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera Landscape photography info
Sony W530 Landscape photography info
50
you can focus manually
fairly wide (23mm)
very good size screen (4.8")
image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16MP)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
lack of Timelapse mode
33
reasonably wide (26mm)
MP count decent (14MP)
no manual focus
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.7)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
manual mode not possible
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
does not have Timelapse function
Sora from OpenAI releases its first ever music video

Vlogging Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera Vlogging info
Sony W530 Vlogging info
37
fairly wide (23mm)
touchscreen functionality
image stabilization (Optical)
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
does have external microphone port
lighter than average (300g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
display isn't selfie friendly
26
reasonably wide (26mm)
sluggish max aperture (f2.7)
screen is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
low video resolution (640 x 480 pixels)
does not have external microphone jack
Photography Glossary

Samsung Galaxy Camera vs Sony W530 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung Galaxy Camera and Sony W530
 Samsung Galaxy CameraSony Cyber-shot DSC-W530
General Information
Company Samsung Sony
Model type Samsung Galaxy Camera Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W530
Also called as Wi-Fi -
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Ultracompact
Revealed 2013-02-19 2011-01-06
Body design Compact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Powered by 1.4GHz Quad-Core BIONZ
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4608 x 3456 4320 x 3240
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
AF continuous
AF single
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 mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 23-481mm (20.9x) 26-104mm (4.0x)
Highest aperture f/2.8-5.9 f/2.7-5.7
Macro focusing range - 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 4.8" 2.7"
Screen resolution 922k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen tech 308 ppi, HD Super Clear Touch Display Clear Photo LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 16 seconds 2 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shutter speed - 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance - 3.50 m
Flash options - Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
External flash
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 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 640x480
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone input
Headphone input
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 lbs) 113 gr (0.25 lbs)
Physical dimensions 129 x 71 x 19mm (5.1" x 2.8" x 0.7") 93 x 53 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" 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 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse recording
Storage media micro SD/micro SDHC/micro SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots One One
Launch pricing $450 $269