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Samsung Galaxy Camera vs Sony WX1

Portability
90
Imaging
40
Features
55
Overall
46
Samsung Galaxy Camera front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX1 front
Portability
96
Imaging
33
Features
18
Overall
27

Samsung Galaxy Camera vs Sony WX1 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
  • Announced February 2013
  • Also Known as Wi-Fi
Sony WX1
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.4" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 160 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-120mm (F2.4-5.9) lens
  • 149g - 91 x 52 x 20mm
  • Introduced August 2009
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Samsung Galaxy Camera vs Sony WX1 Overview

Let's look a bit more closely at the Samsung Galaxy Camera and Sony WX1, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Ultracompact by rivals Samsung and Sony. There is a huge difference between the resolutions of the Galaxy Camera (16MP) and WX1 (10MP) and the Galaxy Camera (1/2.3") and WX1 (1/2.4") provide totally different sensor sizes.

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The Galaxy Camera was brought out 3 years later than the WX1 and that is quite a significant gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras have different body design with the Samsung Galaxy Camera being a Compact camera and the Sony WX1 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before we go right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a short synopsis of how the Galaxy Camera matches up against the WX1 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Samsung Galaxy Camera over the Sony WX1

 Galaxy Camera WX1 
IntroducedFebruary 2013August 2009Fresher by 44 months
Manually focus Very accurate focusing
Screen dimensions4.8"2.7"Bigger screen (+2.1")
Screen resolution922k230kClearer screen (+692k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Sony WX1 over the Samsung Galaxy Camera

 WX1 Galaxy Camera 

Common features in the Samsung Galaxy Camera and Sony WX1

 Galaxy Camera WX1 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen

Samsung Galaxy Camera vs Sony WX1 Physical Comparison

For those who are planning to carry your camera often, you will have to factor its weight and volume. The Samsung Galaxy Camera features physical 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) and the Sony WX1 has sizing of 91mm x 52mm x 20mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 149 grams (0.33 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are employing at the time. Here is a front view measurements comparison of the Galaxy Camera and the WX1.

Samsung Galaxy Camera vs Sony WX1 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the Galaxy Camera and WX1 is 90 and 96 respectively.

Samsung Galaxy Camera vs Sony WX1 top view buttons comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera vs Sony WX1 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, its difficult to see the gap between sensor sizing only by going over technical specs. The visual below might provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the Galaxy Camera and WX1.

As you have seen, each of the cameras have different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The Galaxy Camera because of its bigger sensor will make achieving shallower depth of field simpler and the Samsung Galaxy Camera will offer greater detail having its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also help you crop photographs a bit more aggressively. The more recent Galaxy Camera will have an edge in sensor technology.

Samsung Galaxy Camera vs Sony WX1 sensor size comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera vs Sony WX1 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung Galaxy Camera vs Sony WX1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera Portrait photography advice
Sony WX1 Portrait photography advice
40
manual focus
resolution is good (16MP)
can't use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
19
manual focus not available
manual mode not available
external flash not possible
low resolution sensor (10 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.4")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera Street photography advice
Sony WX1 Street photography advice
61
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (300 grams)
screen does not articulate
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
55
built in image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
small sensor size (1/2.4")
has no RAW support
more heavy than average in class (149g)
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Sports Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera Sports photography factors
Sony WX1 Sports photography factors
50
great zoom range (23-481mm 20.9 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
26
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no shutter priority mode
low resolution sensor (10 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.4")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera Travel photography info
Sony WX1 Travel photography info
69
lighter than competition (300 grams)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
decently wide (23mm)
long zoom (481mm)
does not have Time Lapse recording
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
56
built-in flash
really wide (24mm)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
more heavy than average in class (149 grams)
low resolution sensor (10MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.4)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera Landscape photography info
Sony WX1 Landscape photography info
50
manual focus
decently wide (23mm)
big screen (4.8 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16MP)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
does not have Time Lapse recording
31
really wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.4)
small screen (2.7 inch)
manual mode not available
low resolution sensor (10 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.4")
has no RAW support
doesn't have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera Vlogging advice
Sony WX1 Vlogging advice
37
decently wide (23mm)
has touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
does have external mic support
lighter than competition (300 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
28
really wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.4)
screen is not selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have microphone jack
more heavy than average in class (149g)
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Samsung Galaxy Camera vs Sony WX1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung Galaxy Camera and Sony WX1
 Samsung Galaxy CameraSony Cyber-shot DSC-WX1
General Information
Company Samsung Sony
Model type Samsung Galaxy Camera Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX1
Also called as Wi-Fi -
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Ultracompact
Announced 2013-02-19 2009-08-06
Body design Compact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor 1.4GHz Quad-Core Bionz
Sensor type BSI-CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.4"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.104 x 4.578mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 27.9mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 10 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4608 x 3456 3648 x 2736
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 160
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points - 9
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 23-481mm (20.9x) 24-120mm (5.0x)
Highest aperture f/2.8-5.9 f/2.4-5.9
Macro focusing range - 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 4.8" 2.7"
Resolution of screen 922 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen tech 308 ppi, HD Super Clear Touch Display -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 16 secs 2 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shutter speed - 10.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance - 5.00 m
Flash modes - Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow sync
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video file format MPEG-4, 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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 300g (0.66 lb) 149g (0.33 lb)
Physical dimensions 129 x 71 x 19mm (5.1" x 2.8" x 0.7") 91 x 52 x 20mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.8")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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
Self timer - Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage media micro SD/micro SDHC/micro SDXC Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo, Internal
Storage slots One One
Launch pricing $450 $149