Samsung Galaxy Camera vs Sony W570

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.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Samsung Galaxy Camera and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W570. The entire galleries are viewable at Samsung Galaxy Camera Gallery and Sony W570 Gallery.

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.

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

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.