Samsung Galaxy Camera vs Sony W610
90 Imaging
40 Features
55 Overall
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97 Imaging
37 Features
20 Overall
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Samsung Galaxy Camera vs Sony W610 Key Specs
(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 Known as Wi-Fi
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 3200
- 640 x 480 video
- 26-105mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
- 113g - 93 x 52 x 19mm
- Released January 2012
Samsung Galaxy Camera vs Sony W610 Overview
The following is a complete overview of the Samsung Galaxy Camera vs Sony W610, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Samsung and Sony. The sensor resolution of the Galaxy Camera (16MP) and the W610 (14MP) is fairly well matched and both cameras posses the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").
Japan-exclusive Leica Leitz Phone 3 features big sensor and new modesThe Galaxy Camera was released 14 months after the W610 making them a generation away from one another. Both of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).
Before getting straight to a detailed comparison, here is a quick summation of how the Galaxy Camera scores against the W610 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
Samsung Galaxy Camera vs Sony W610 Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Samsung Galaxy Camera and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W610. The complete galleries are provided at Samsung Galaxy Camera Gallery and Sony W610 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Samsung Galaxy Camera over the Sony W610
Galaxy Camera | W610 | |||
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Released | February 2013 | January 2012 | Newer by 14 months | |
Focus manually | Dial precise focusing | |||
Display dimensions | 4.8" | 2.7" | Larger display (+2.1") | |
Display resolution | 922k | 230k | Sharper display (+692k dot) | |
Touch display | Easily navigate |
Reasons to pick Sony W610 over the Samsung Galaxy Camera
W610 | Galaxy Camera |
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Common features in the Samsung Galaxy Camera and Sony W610
Galaxy Camera | W610 | |||
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Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Selfie screen | No selfie screen |
Samsung Galaxy Camera vs Sony W610 Physical Comparison
In case you're aiming to travel with your camera, you will have to consider its weight and proportions. The Samsung Galaxy Camera has got outer 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) whilst the Sony W610 has measurements of 93mm x 52mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.0" x 0.7") along with a weight of 113 grams (0.25 lbs).
Examine the Samsung Galaxy Camera vs Sony W610 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are working with at the time. Below is a front view sizing comparison of the Galaxy Camera vs the W610.
Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Galaxy Camera and W610 is 90 and 97 respectively.
Samsung Galaxy Camera vs Sony W610 Sensor Comparison
Typically, its difficult to visualize the gap between sensor dimensions purely by reading through technical specs. The pic underneath will help provide you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the Galaxy Camera and W610.
As you have seen, both the cameras have the same sensor dimensions but different megapixels. You should anticipate the Samsung Galaxy Camera to give you greater detail as a result of its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also help you crop pics a bit more aggressively. The more modern Galaxy Camera should have a benefit in sensor technology.
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Samsung Galaxy Camera vs Sony W610 Specifications
Samsung Galaxy Camera | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W610 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Samsung | Sony |
Model type | Samsung Galaxy Camera | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W610 |
Otherwise known as | Wi-Fi | - |
Type | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Compact |
Introduced | 2013-02-19 | 2012-01-10 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
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 megapixels | 14 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | - | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Maximum resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4320 x 3240 |
Maximum native ISO | 3200 | 3200 |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW images | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detect autofocus | ||
Contract detect autofocus | ||
Phase detect autofocus | ||
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 23-481mm (20.9x) | 26-105mm (4.0x) |
Highest aperture | f/2.8-5.9 | f/2.8-5.9 |
Macro focusing distance | - | 4cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Range of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display sizing | 4.8 inch | 2.7 inch |
Display resolution | 922k dot | 230k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Display technology | 308 ppi, HD Super Clear Touch Display | Clear Photo TFT LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 16 secs | 1 secs |
Highest shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/1600 secs |
Continuous shooting speed | - | 1.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | - | 3.50 m |
Flash settings | - | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 | 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | 640x480 |
Video data format | MPEG-4, H.264 | Motion JPEG |
Mic input | ||
Headphone input | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | none | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | BuiltIn | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 300g (0.66 pounds) | 113g (0.25 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 129 x 71 x 19mm (5.1" x 2.8" x 0.7") | 93 x 52 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.0" x 0.7") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around 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 life | - | 250 pictures |
Battery format | - | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | - | NP-BN |
Self timer | - | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage media | micro SD/micro SDHC/micro SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC, microSD/micro SDHC, Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Retail price | $450 | $200 |