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Samsung Galaxy Camera vs Sony W810

Portability
90
Imaging
40
Features
55
Overall
46
Samsung Galaxy Camera front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W810 front
Portability
96
Imaging
45
Features
26
Overall
37

Samsung Galaxy Camera vs Sony W810 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 W810
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 27-162mm (F3.5-6.5) lens
  • 111g - 97 x 56 x 21mm
  • Announced January 2014
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Samsung Galaxy Camera vs Sony W810 Overview

Its time to examine more in depth at the Samsung Galaxy Camera versus Sony W810, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Ultracompact by companies Samsung and Sony. The sensor resolution of the Galaxy Camera (16MP) and the W810 (20MP) is very comparable and they use the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The Galaxy Camera was announced 10 months before the W810 which means that they are both of a similar generation. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Samsung Galaxy Camera being a Compact camera and the Sony W810 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before delving in to a full comparison, below is a brief overview of how the Galaxy Camera scores versus the W810 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Samsung Galaxy Camera over the Sony W810

 Galaxy Camera W810 
Manual focus Dial precise focus
Display sizing4.8"2.7"Larger display (+2.1")
Display resolution922k230kCrisper display (+692k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Sony W810 over the Samsung Galaxy Camera

 W810 Galaxy Camera 
AnnouncedJanuary 2014February 2013More recent by 10 months

Common features in the Samsung Galaxy Camera and Sony W810

 Galaxy Camera W810 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen

Samsung Galaxy Camera vs Sony W810 Physical Comparison

For those who are planning to lug around your camera frequently, you should factor in its weight and proportions. The Samsung Galaxy Camera enjoys outside dimensions of 129mm x 71mm x 19mm (5.1" x 2.8" x 0.7") and a weight of 300 grams (0.66 lbs) while the Sony W810 has measurements of 97mm x 56mm x 21mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") having a weight of 111 grams (0.24 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are employing at that moment. Below is the front view measurement comparison of the Galaxy Camera against the W810.

Samsung Galaxy Camera vs Sony W810 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Galaxy Camera and W810 is 90 and 96 respectively.

Samsung Galaxy Camera vs Sony W810 top view buttons comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera vs Sony W810 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it can be hard to visualise the gap in sensor measurements only by going through technical specs. The visual underneath might give you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the Galaxy Camera and W810.

As you can tell, the 2 cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but not the same MP. You should expect to see the Sony W810 to produce extra detail with its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will let you crop images far more aggressively. The older Galaxy Camera will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.

Samsung Galaxy Camera vs Sony W810 sensor size comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera vs Sony W810 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung Galaxy Camera vs Sony W810 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera Portrait photography features
Sony W810 Portrait photography features
40
you can focus manually
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
can't use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
38
decent MP (20 megapixels)
offers face detection autofocus
lack of manual focus
no manual mode
no external flash support
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera Street photography information
Sony W810 Street photography information
61
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (300 grams)
no articulating screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
59
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera Sports photography factors
Sony W810 Sports photography factors
50
incredible zoom range (23-481mm 20.9 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
43
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (20 megapixels)
offers tracking autofocus
low fps (1.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera as a Travel photography camera
Sony W810 as a Travel photography camera
69
lighter than competition in class (300 grams)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
quite wide (23mm)
great zoom (481mm)
does not have Time Lapse recording
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
67
decent MP (20 megapixels)
flash built-in
reasonably wide (27mm)
lack of Timelapse function
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera Landscape photography details
Sony W810 Landscape photography details
50
you can focus manually
quite wide (23mm)
very good size screen (4.8 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16MP)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
does not have Time Lapse recording
41
reasonably wide (27mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (20 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
no manual mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
lack of Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera Vlogging advice
Sony W810 Vlogging advice
37
quite wide (23mm)
touchscreen enabled
has image stabilization (Optical)
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
has mic support
lighter than competition in class (300g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
display isn't selfie friendly
32
reasonably wide (27mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detection autofocus
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of external microphone jack
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Samsung Galaxy Camera vs Sony W810 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung Galaxy Camera and Sony W810
 Samsung Galaxy CameraSony Cyber-shot DSC-W810
General Information
Company Samsung Sony
Model Samsung Galaxy Camera Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W810
Also called Wi-Fi -
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Ultracompact
Launched 2013-02-19 2014-01-07
Body design Compact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Powered by 1.4GHz Quad-Core -
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 area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 20 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 4608 x 3456 5152 x 3864
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 23-481mm (20.9x) 27-162mm (6.0x)
Highest aperture f/2.8-5.9 f/3.5-6.5
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 4.8 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of screen 922k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen tech 308 ppi, HD Super Clear Touch Display Clear Photo LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 16 seconds 2 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1500 seconds
Continuous shooting speed - 1.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range - 3.20 m (with ISO auto)
Flash modes - Auto / Flash On / Slow Synchro / Flash Off / Advanced Flash
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 H.264
Microphone 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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 300 grams (0.66 pounds) 111 grams (0.24 pounds)
Dimensions 129 x 71 x 19mm (5.1" x 2.8" x 0.7") 97 x 56 x 21mm (3.8" 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 - 200 pictures
Battery format - Battery Pack
Battery model - NP-BN
Self timer - Yes (2 or 10 secs)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage micro SD/micro SDHC/micro SDXC Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo, microSD/microSDHC
Storage slots Single Single
Price at launch $450 $100