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Samsung Galaxy Camera vs Sony W550

Portability
90
Imaging
40
Features
55
Overall
46
Samsung Galaxy Camera front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W550 front
Portability
96
Imaging
37
Features
28
Overall
33

Samsung Galaxy Camera vs Sony W550 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
  • Additionally Known as Wi-Fi
Sony W550
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-104mm (F2.7-5.7) lens
  • 110g - 94 x 56 x 19mm
  • Introduced July 2011
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Samsung Galaxy Camera vs Sony W550 Overview

Let's take a closer look at the Samsung Galaxy Camera vs Sony W550, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Ultracompact by brands Samsung and Sony. The resolution of the Galaxy Camera (16MP) and the W550 (14MP) is relatively comparable and both cameras offer the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The Galaxy Camera was introduced 20 months later than the W550 which makes them a generation apart from each other. Both cameras have different body design with the Samsung Galaxy Camera being a Compact camera and the Sony W550 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before we go into a step-by-step comparison, here is a concise overview of how the Galaxy Camera grades versus the W550 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Samsung Galaxy Camera over the Sony W550

 Galaxy Camera W550 
IntroducedFebruary 2013July 2011More recent by 20 months
Manual focus Dial precise focus
Screen dimensions4.8"3"Bigger screen (+1.8")
Screen resolution922k230kCrisper screen (+692k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Sony W550 over the Samsung Galaxy Camera

 W550 Galaxy Camera 

Common features in the Samsung Galaxy Camera and Sony W550

 Galaxy Camera W550 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen

Samsung Galaxy Camera vs Sony W550 Physical Comparison

In case you're aiming to lug around your camera, you will want to think about its weight and proportions. The Samsung Galaxy Camera has outside 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) while the Sony W550 has measurements of 94mm x 56mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") and a weight of 110 grams (0.24 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are using at the time. Below is a front view scale comparison of the Galaxy Camera against the W550.

Samsung Galaxy Camera vs Sony W550 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the Galaxy Camera and W550 is 90 and 96 respectively.

Samsung Galaxy Camera vs Sony W550 top view buttons comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera vs Sony W550 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is very difficult to visualize the gap in sensor measurements only by going through technical specs. The photograph here will give you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the Galaxy Camera and W550.

As you have seen, both the cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit different megapixels. You should count on the Samsung Galaxy Camera to show extra detail using its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will help you crop shots a bit more aggressively. The fresher Galaxy Camera provides an edge when it comes to sensor technology.

Samsung Galaxy Camera vs Sony W550 sensor size comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera vs Sony W550 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung Galaxy Camera vs Sony W550 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera Portrait photography info
Sony W550 Portrait photography info
40
has manual focus
decent MP (16 megapixels)
can't use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
28
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
no manual focus
lack of manual mode
external flash not possible
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera Street photography info
Sony W550 Street photography info
61
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average (300g)
fixed screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
57
has image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera as a Sports photography camera
Sony W550 as a Sports photography camera
50
excellent zoom range (23-481mm 20.9 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
35
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
slow frames per second (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera Travel photography highlights
Sony W550 Travel photography highlights
69
lighter than average (300g)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
really wide (23mm)
long zoom (481mm)
lack of Timelapse function
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
65
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
flash built-in
pretty wide (26mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
screen is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f2.7)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera Landscape photography information
Sony W550 Landscape photography information
50
has manual focus
really wide (23mm)
very good size screen (4.8 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
lack of Timelapse function
42
pretty wide (26mm)
screen size is decent (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.7)
lack of manual mode
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
doesn't have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Samsung Galaxy Camera
Vlogging with Sony W550
37
really wide (23mm)
touchscreen functionality
has image stabilization (Optical)
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
does have microphone socket
lighter than average (300g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen isn't selfie friendly
29
pretty wide (26mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
slow max aperture (f2.7)
screen is not selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have mic support
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Samsung Galaxy Camera vs Sony W550 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung Galaxy Camera and Sony W550
 Samsung Galaxy CameraSony Cyber-shot DSC-W550
General Information
Make Samsung Sony
Model type Samsung Galaxy Camera Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W550
Also referred to as Wi-Fi -
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Ultracompact
Revealed 2013-02-19 2011-07-24
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 surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 14MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 4608 x 3456 4320 x 3240
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points - 9
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 23-481mm (20.9x) 26-104mm (4.0x)
Maximal aperture f/2.8-5.9 f/2.7-5.7
Macro focusing range - 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 4.8 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 922 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen technology 308 ppi, HD Super Clear Touch Display Clear Photo LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 16s 2s
Max shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1600s
Continuous shutter rate - 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance - 3.80 m
Flash options - Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
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 MPEG-4
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB none USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS BuiltIn None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 300 gr (0.66 lb) 110 gr (0.24 lb)
Physical dimensions 129 x 71 x 19mm (5.1" x 2.8" x 0.7") 94 x 56 x 19mm (3.7" 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 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse feature
Storage type micro SD/micro SDHC/micro SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Card slots Single -
Launch pricing $450 $119