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Samsung Galaxy Camera vs Sony W610

Portability
90
Imaging
40
Features
55
Overall
46
Samsung Galaxy Camera front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W610 front
Portability
97
Imaging
38
Features
20
Overall
30

Samsung Galaxy Camera vs Sony W610 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 Known as Wi-Fi
Sony W610
(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
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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").

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick Samsung Galaxy Camera over the Sony W610

 Galaxy Camera W610 
ReleasedFebruary 2013January 2012Newer by 14 months
Focus manually Dial precise focusing
Display dimensions4.8"2.7"Larger display (+2.1")
Display resolution922k230kSharper display (+692k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Sony W610 over the Samsung Galaxy Camera

 W610 Galaxy Camera 

Common features in the Samsung Galaxy Camera and Sony W610

 Galaxy Camera W610 
Display typeFixed 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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Samsung Galaxy Camera vs Sony W610 size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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.

Samsung Galaxy Camera vs Sony W610 sensor size comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera vs Sony W610 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung Galaxy Camera vs Sony W610 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera Portrait photography advice
Sony W610 Portrait photography advice
40
focusing manually
MP count good (16 megapixels)
no external flash support
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
29
good resolution (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
no manual control
can't use external flash
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera Street photography details
Sony W610 Street photography details
61
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (300g)
no moving screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
56
lighter than average (113 grams)
screen does not articulate
no image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera Sports photography features
Sony W610 Sports photography features
50
excellent zoom range (23-481mm 20.9 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
27
good resolution (14MP)
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority
no image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Samsung Galaxy Camera
Travel photography with Sony W610
69
lighter than competition in class (300g)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
fairly wide (23mm)
great zoom (481mm)
does not have Time Lapse function
does not contain selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
69
lighter than average (113g)
good resolution (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
fairly wide (26mm)
missing Time Lapse function
display is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera Landscape photography factors
Sony W610 Landscape photography factors
50
focusing manually
fairly wide (23mm)
very good size screen (4.8 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
does not have Time Lapse function
33
fairly wide (26mm)
good resolution (14MP)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
no manual control
no image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
missing Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera Vlogging advice
Sony W610 Vlogging advice
37
fairly wide (23mm)
built-in touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
has mic jack
lighter than competition in class (300g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
does not contain selfie friendly display
28
fairly wide (26mm)
lighter than average (113g)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
display is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
low res video (640 x 480 pixels)
missing external mic jack
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Samsung Galaxy Camera vs Sony W610 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung Galaxy Camera and Sony W610
 Samsung Galaxy CameraSony Cyber-shot DSC-W610
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