Samsung Galaxy Camera vs Sony W620

In this article, we are analyzing the Samsung Galaxy Camera and Sony W620, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Samsung and Sony. The resolution of the Galaxy Camera (16MP) and the W620 (14MP) is fairly comparable and they feature the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The Galaxy Camera was introduced 14 months after the W620 making the cameras a generation away from one another. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving through a comprehensive comparison, below is a simple view of how the Galaxy Camera matches up versus the W620 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Samsung Galaxy Camera & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W620. The whole galleries are viewable at Samsung Galaxy Camera Gallery & Sony W620 Gallery.

For those who are going to travel with your camera, you're going to have to consider its weight and dimensions. The Samsung Galaxy Camera features outside dimensions of 129mm x 71mm x 19mm (5.1" x 2.8" x 0.7") having a weight of 300 grams (0.66 lbs) while the Sony W620 has dimensions of 98mm x 56mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") along with a weight of 116 grams (0.26 lbs).

Take a look at the Samsung Galaxy Camera and Sony W620 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are employing at that time. Below is the front view overall size comparison of the Galaxy Camera compared to the W620.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Galaxy Camera and W620 is 90 and 96 respectively.

Sometimes, it is very difficult to see the gap in sensor dimensions purely by seeing specs. The picture underneath might offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the Galaxy Camera and W620.

As you can plainly see, the two cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but not the same MP. You can anticipate the Samsung Galaxy Camera to produce extra detail using its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop photos a little more aggressively. The more modern Galaxy Camera will have an edge when it comes to sensor tech.