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Samsung Galaxy Camera vs Sony W620

Portability
90
Imaging
40
Features
55
Overall
46
Samsung Galaxy Camera front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W620 front
Portability
96
Imaging
37
Features
25
Overall
32

Samsung Galaxy Camera vs Sony W620 Key Specs

Samsung Galaxy Camera
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 4.8" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 23-481mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 300g - 129 x 71 x 19mm
  • Launched February 2013
  • Alternative Name is Wi-Fi
Sony W620
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.2-6.5) lens
  • 116g - 98 x 56 x 20mm
  • Launched January 2012
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Samsung Galaxy Camera vs Sony W620 Overview

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.

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Reasons to pick Samsung Galaxy Camera over the Sony W620

 Galaxy Camera W620 
LaunchedFebruary 2013January 2012Newer by 14 months
Manual focus Very precise focus
Display sizing4.8"2.7"Larger display (+2.1")
Display resolution922k230kClearer display (+692k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Sony W620 over the Samsung Galaxy Camera

 W620 Galaxy Camera 

Common features in the Samsung Galaxy Camera and Sony W620

 Galaxy Camera W620 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen No selfie screen

Samsung Galaxy Camera vs Sony W620 Physical Comparison

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).

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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.

Samsung Galaxy Camera vs Sony W620 size comparison

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

Samsung Galaxy Camera vs Sony W620 top view buttons comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera vs Sony W620 Sensor Comparison

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.

Samsung Galaxy Camera vs Sony W620 sensor size comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera vs Sony W620 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung Galaxy Camera vs Sony W620 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera Portrait photography details
Sony W620 Portrait photography details
40
you can focus manually
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
external flash not possible
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
33
decent MP (14 megapixels)
comes with face detection autofocus
no manual focus
lack of manual exposure
no external flash support
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera as a Street photography camera
Sony W620 as a Street photography camera
61
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average (300 grams)
fixed screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
56
lighter than average in class (116g)
no moving screen
no image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Samsung Galaxy Camera
Sports photography with Sony W620
50
great zoom range (23-481mm 20.9 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
32
decent MP (14 megapixels)
comes with tracking autofocus
slow fps (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera Travel photography highlights
Sony W620 Travel photography highlights
69
lighter than average (300g)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
flash built-in
reasonably wide (23mm)
great reach (481mm)
no Time Lapse mode
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
68
lighter than average in class (116 grams)
decent MP (14MP)
has built in flash
pretty wide (28mm)
lack of Timelapse function
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera Landscape photography features
Sony W620 Landscape photography features
50
you can focus manually
reasonably wide (23mm)
bigger than average screen (4.8")
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
no Time Lapse mode
33
pretty wide (28mm)
decent MP (14MP)
no manual focus
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
small screen (2.7 inch)
lack of manual exposure
no image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
lack of Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Samsung Galaxy Camera
Vlogging with Sony W620
37
reasonably wide (23mm)
touch screen
has image stabilization (Optical)
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
has external mic port
lighter than average (300g)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
30
pretty wide (28mm)
comes with face detection autofocus
lighter than average in class (116 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
screen isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of external microphone port
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Samsung Galaxy Camera vs Sony W620 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung Galaxy Camera and Sony W620
 Samsung Galaxy CameraSony Cyber-shot DSC-W620
General Information
Brand Name Samsung Sony
Model Samsung Galaxy Camera Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W620
Also called Wi-Fi -
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2013-02-19 2012-01-10
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by 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 surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4608 x 3456 4320 x 3240
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 23-481mm (20.9x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Highest aperture f/2.8-5.9 f/3.2-6.5
Macro focus distance - 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 4.8" 2.7"
Screen resolution 922 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen tech 308 ppi, HD Super Clear Touch Display Clear Photo TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 16 seconds 2 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shooting speed - 1.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range - 3.00 m
Flash options - Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
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 gr (0.66 pounds) 116 gr (0.26 pounds)
Dimensions 129 x 71 x 19mm (5.1" x 2.8" x 0.7") 98 x 56 x 20mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8")
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 life - 220 photos
Form of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model - 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 Single Single
Cost at launch $450 $102