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Samsung Galaxy Camera vs Sony WX10

Portability
90
Imaging
40
Features
55
Overall
46
Samsung Galaxy Camera front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX10 front
Portability
95
Imaging
39
Features
38
Overall
38

Samsung Galaxy Camera vs Sony WX10 Key Specs

Samsung Galaxy Camera
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 4.8" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 23-481mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 300g - 129 x 71 x 19mm
  • Introduced February 2013
  • Alternative Name is Wi-Fi
Sony WX10
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.8" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-168mm (F2.4-5.9) lens
  • 161g - 95 x 54 x 23mm
  • Announced January 2011
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Samsung Galaxy Camera vs Sony WX10 Overview

Lets take a closer look at the Samsung Galaxy Camera versus Sony WX10, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Samsung and Sony. The image resolution of the Galaxy Camera (16MP) and the WX10 (16MP) is pretty close and they feature the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The Galaxy Camera was launched 2 years after the WX10 which is a fairly significant gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go straight into a full comparison, below is a concise synopsis of how the Galaxy Camera matches up against the WX10 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Samsung Galaxy Camera over the Sony WX10

 Galaxy Camera WX10 
AnnouncedFebruary 2013January 2011Newer by 26 months
Screen sizing4.8"2.8"Bigger screen (+2")
Screen resolution922k460kSharper screen (+462k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Sony WX10 over the Samsung Galaxy Camera

 WX10 Galaxy Camera 

Common features in the Samsung Galaxy Camera and Sony WX10

 Galaxy Camera WX10 
Manually focus Dial precise focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen

Samsung Galaxy Camera vs Sony WX10 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is aiming to travel with your camera, you will have to consider its weight and dimensions. The Samsung Galaxy Camera offers outside measurements of 129mm x 71mm x 19mm (5.1" x 2.8" x 0.7") along with a weight of 300 grams (0.66 lbs) and the Sony WX10 has dimensions of 95mm x 54mm x 23mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.9") with a weight of 161 grams (0.35 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you choose at that time. Underneath is the front view proportions comparison of the Galaxy Camera vs the WX10.

Samsung Galaxy Camera vs Sony WX10 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the Galaxy Camera and WX10 is 90 and 95 respectively.

Samsung Galaxy Camera vs Sony WX10 top view buttons comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera vs Sony WX10 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it can be hard to visualise the difference in sensor dimensions merely by researching technical specs. The picture underneath will provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the Galaxy Camera and WX10.

As you have seen, each of these cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing and the exact same megapixels therefore you should expect comparable quality of images though you will need to consider the release date of the cameras into account. The more modern Galaxy Camera is going to have a benefit in sensor technology.

Samsung Galaxy Camera vs Sony WX10 sensor size comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera vs Sony WX10 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung Galaxy Camera vs Sony WX10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera as a Portrait photography camera
Sony WX10 as a Portrait photography camera
40
you can focus manually
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
can't use external flash
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
39
has manual focus
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
external flash not possible
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Samsung Galaxy Camera
Street photography with Sony WX10
61
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others in class (300 grams)
no moving screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
57
image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Samsung Galaxy Camera
Sports photography with Sony WX10
50
amazing zoom range (23-481mm 20.9 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
39
image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16MP)
no shutter priority
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Samsung Galaxy Camera
Travel photography with Sony WX10
69
lighter than others in class (300g)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
relatively wide (23mm)
great reach (481mm)
missing Time Lapse function
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
65
resolution is good (16MP)
built-in flash
decently wide (24mm)
does not have Time Lapse recording
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.4)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera Landscape photography advice
Sony WX10 Landscape photography advice
50
you can focus manually
relatively wide (23mm)
very good size screen (4.8 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
missing Time Lapse function
50
has manual focus
decently wide (24mm)
screen is a good size (2.8 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16MP)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.4)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
does not have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera Vlogging information
Sony WX10 Vlogging information
37
relatively wide (23mm)
touchscreen enabled
built in image stabilization (Optical)
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
does have mic jack
lighter than others in class (300g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
32
decently wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.4)
display is not selfie friendly
does not have external mic support
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Samsung Galaxy Camera vs Sony WX10 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung Galaxy Camera and Sony WX10
 Samsung Galaxy CameraSony Cyber-shot DSC-WX10
General Information
Make Samsung Sony
Model type Samsung Galaxy Camera Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX10
Otherwise known as Wi-Fi -
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2013-02-19 2011-01-06
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by 1.4GHz Quad-Core BIONZ
Sensor type BSI-CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points - 9
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 23-481mm (20.9x) 24-168mm (7.0x)
Max aperture f/2.8-5.9 f/2.4-5.9
Macro focusing range - 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 4.8 inches 2.8 inches
Display resolution 922k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display technology 308 ppi, HD Super Clear Touch Display Clear Photo LCD Plus
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 16 seconds 30 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shooting rate - 10.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance - 7.10 m
Flash options - Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB none USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS BuiltIn None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 300 grams (0.66 lb) 161 grams (0.35 lb)
Dimensions 129 x 71 x 19mm (5.1" x 2.8" x 0.7") 95 x 54 x 23mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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
Battery ID - NP-BG1
Self timer - Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse feature
Storage type micro SD/micro SDHC/micro SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Card slots One One
Retail pricing $450 $200