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Samsung Galaxy Camera vs Sony W570

Portability
90
Imaging
40
Features
55
Overall
46
Samsung Galaxy Camera front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W570 front
Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
25
Overall
33

Samsung Galaxy Camera vs Sony W570 Key Specs

Samsung Galaxy Camera
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 4.8" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 23-481mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 300g - 129 x 71 x 19mm
  • Introduced February 2013
  • Also referred to as Wi-Fi
Sony W570
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-125mm (F2.6-6.3) lens
  • 116g - 91 x 52 x 19mm
  • Introduced January 2011
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Samsung Galaxy Camera vs Sony W570 Overview

Here, we will be evaluating the Samsung Galaxy Camera vs Sony W570, 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 W570 (16MP) is relatively close and both cameras have the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The Galaxy Camera was manufactured 2 years later than the W570 and that is a fairly big gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras feature different body design with the Samsung Galaxy Camera being a Compact camera and the Sony W570 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before we go into a step-by-step comparison, here is a concise view of how the Galaxy Camera grades against the W570 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Samsung Galaxy Camera over the Sony W570

 Galaxy Camera W570 
IntroducedFebruary 2013January 2011More recent by 26 months
Focus manually Dial exact focusing
Screen size4.8"2.7"Bigger screen (+2.1")
Screen resolution922k230kCrisper screen (+692k dot)
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Sony W570 over the Samsung Galaxy Camera

 W570 Galaxy Camera 

Common features in the Samsung Galaxy Camera and Sony W570

 Galaxy Camera W570 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen

Samsung Galaxy Camera vs Sony W570 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is intending to lug around your camera regularly, you will have to consider its weight and measurements. The Samsung Galaxy Camera features external dimensions 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 W570 has proportions of 91mm x 52mm x 19mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 116 grams (0.26 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you have at that time. The following is a front view size comparison of the Galaxy Camera versus the W570.

Samsung Galaxy Camera vs Sony W570 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the Galaxy Camera and W570 is 90 and 96 respectively.

Samsung Galaxy Camera vs Sony W570 top view buttons comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera vs Sony W570 Sensor Comparison

Often, its difficult to picture the difference in sensor measurements purely by looking through a spec sheet. The visual underneath might offer you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the Galaxy Camera and W570.

As you can see, each of the cameras come with the identical sensor size and the exact same megapixels therefore you should expect comparable quality of photos however you might want to consider the production date of the cameras into account. The younger Galaxy Camera should have an edge when it comes to sensor innovation.

Samsung Galaxy Camera vs Sony W570 sensor size comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera vs Sony W570 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung Galaxy Camera vs Sony W570 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera Portrait photography features
Sony W570 Portrait photography features
40
focusing manually
good megapixels (16MP)
no external flash support
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
30
good resolution (16 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual exposure
external flash not possible
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera Street photography information
Sony W570 Street photography information
61
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (300g)
no moving screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
58
image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera Sports photography factors
Sony W570 Sports photography factors
50
long zoom range (23-481mm 20.9 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
36
image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
max fps low (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera as a Travel photography camera
Sony W570 as a Travel photography camera
69
lighter than competition (300 grams)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
quite wide (23mm)
long reach (481mm)
no Time Lapse mode
doesn't have selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
66
good resolution (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
fairly wide (25mm)
lack of Timelapse recording
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.6)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera Landscape photography information
Sony W570 Landscape photography information
50
focusing manually
quite wide (23mm)
screen larger than average (4.8")
image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
no Time Lapse mode
38
fairly wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.6)
screen is small (2.7")
lack of manual exposure
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
lack of Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Samsung Galaxy Camera
Vlogging with Sony W570
37
quite wide (23mm)
screen is touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
does have external mic jack
lighter than competition (300 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
29
fairly wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.6)
display isn't selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of external microphone port
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Samsung Galaxy Camera vs Sony W570 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung Galaxy Camera and Sony W570
 Samsung Galaxy CameraSony Cyber-shot DSC-W570
General Information
Manufacturer Samsung Sony
Model Samsung Galaxy Camera Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W570
Also called as Wi-Fi -
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Ultracompact
Introduced 2013-02-19 2011-01-06
Body design Compact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Chip 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 area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points - 9
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 23-481mm (20.9x) 25-125mm (5.0x)
Maximal aperture f/2.8-5.9 f/2.6-6.3
Macro focus distance - 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 4.8 inches 2.7 inches
Display resolution 922k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display tech 308 ppi, HD Super Clear Touch Display Clear Photo LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 16s 2s
Highest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1600s
Continuous shooting speed - 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range - 3.70 m
Flash modes - Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB none USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS BuiltIn None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 300 grams (0.66 lbs) 116 grams (0.26 lbs)
Physical dimensions 129 x 71 x 19mm (5.1" x 2.8" x 0.7") 91 x 52 x 19mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7")
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 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage 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
Retail price $450 $159