Samsung Galaxy Camera vs Sony WX1
90 Imaging
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55 Overall
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Samsung Galaxy Camera vs Sony WX1 Key Specs
(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
(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
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.
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next monthThe 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.
Samsung Galaxy Camera vs Sony WX1 Gallery
This is a preview of the gallery photos for Samsung Galaxy Camera and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX1. The entire galleries are provided at Samsung Galaxy Camera Gallery and Sony WX1 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Samsung Galaxy Camera over the Sony WX1
Galaxy Camera | WX1 | |||
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Introduced | February 2013 | August 2009 | Fresher by 44 months | |
Manually focus | Very accurate focusing | |||
Screen dimensions | 4.8" | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+2.1") | |
Screen resolution | 922k | 230k | Clearer screen (+692k dot) | |
Touch screen | Quickly navigate |
Reasons to pick Sony WX1 over the Samsung Galaxy Camera
WX1 | Galaxy Camera |
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Common features in the Samsung Galaxy Camera and Sony WX1
Galaxy Camera | WX1 | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | 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).
See the Samsung Galaxy Camera and Sony WX1 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.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.
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 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.
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Samsung Galaxy Camera vs Sony WX1 Specifications
Samsung Galaxy Camera | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX1 | |
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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 |