Samsung Galaxy Camera vs Sony W650

Below is a extensive review of the Samsung Galaxy Camera and Sony W650, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Samsung and Sony. The image resolution of the Galaxy Camera (16MP) and the W650 (16MP) is fairly well matched and both cameras boast the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The Galaxy Camera was manufactured 14 months later than the W650 making them a generation apart from one another. Both of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before delving into a in-depth comparison, here is a brief overview of how the Galaxy Camera grades vs the W650 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Samsung Galaxy Camera & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W650. The entire galleries are available at Samsung Galaxy Camera Gallery & Sony W650 Gallery.

If you are looking to lug around your camera regularly, you are going to need to consider its weight and proportions. The Samsung Galaxy Camera provides outside measurements of 129mm x 71mm x 19mm (5.1" x 2.8" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 300 grams (0.66 lbs) while the Sony W650 has measurements of 94mm x 56mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") along with a weight of 124 grams (0.27 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you choose at that moment. Underneath is a front view measurements comparison of the Galaxy Camera and the W650.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Galaxy Camera and W650 is 90 and 96 respectively.

Normally, it is tough to picture the contrast between sensor measurements just by reading through specs. The graphic underneath will offer you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the Galaxy Camera and W650.

All in all, each of these cameras provide the same sensor dimensions and the identical MP therefore you can expect similar quality of photographs however you should factor the launch date of the products into consideration. The fresher Galaxy Camera should have an edge with regard to sensor tech.