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Samsung Galaxy Camera vs Sony WX150

Portability
90
Imaging
40
Features
55
Overall
46
Samsung Galaxy Camera front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX150 front
Portability
95
Imaging
42
Features
43
Overall
42

Samsung Galaxy Camera vs Sony WX150 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
  • Released February 2013
  • Other Name is Wi-Fi
Sony WX150
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-250mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 133g - 95 x 56 x 22mm
  • Announced February 2012
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Samsung Galaxy Camera vs Sony WX150 Overview

Here is a complete assessment of the Samsung Galaxy Camera versus Sony WX150, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Samsung and Sony. The image resolution of the Galaxy Camera (16MP) and the WX150 (18MP) is very similar and they use the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The Galaxy Camera was manufactured 12 months later than the WX150 so they are both of a similar age. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before going straight into a in depth comparison, below is a simple synopsis of how the Galaxy Camera grades versus the WX150 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Samsung Galaxy Camera over the Sony WX150

 Galaxy Camera WX150 
AnnouncedFebruary 2013February 2012Fresher by 12 months
Manual focus Dial precise focusing
Display dimension4.8"3"Larger display (+1.8")
Display resolution922k461kSharper display (+461k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Sony WX150 over the Samsung Galaxy Camera

 WX150 Galaxy Camera 

Common features in the Samsung Galaxy Camera and Sony WX150

 Galaxy Camera WX150 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen No selfie screen

Samsung Galaxy Camera vs Sony WX150 Physical Comparison

When you are going to carry your camera regularly, you need to factor its weight and measurements. The Samsung Galaxy Camera enjoys 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) while the Sony WX150 has proportions of 95mm x 56mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") having a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you have at the time. Following is the front view dimensions comparison of the Galaxy Camera versus the WX150.

Samsung Galaxy Camera vs Sony WX150 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Galaxy Camera and WX150 is 90 and 95 respectively.

Samsung Galaxy Camera vs Sony WX150 top view buttons comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera vs Sony WX150 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it is tough to imagine the gap between sensor sizing merely by reading a spec sheet. The visual underneath will help give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the Galaxy Camera and WX150.

Clearly, both cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but different megapixels. You can expect to see the Sony WX150 to offer greater detail due to its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will enable you to crop photos somewhat more aggressively. The newer Galaxy Camera should have a benefit when it comes to sensor tech.

Samsung Galaxy Camera vs Sony WX150 sensor size comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera vs Sony WX150 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung Galaxy Camera vs Sony WX150 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera as a Portrait photography camera
Sony WX150 as a Portrait photography camera
40
you can focus manually
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
cannot use external flash
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
38
resolution is good (18MP)
has face detection autofocus
focusing manually not possible
no external flash support
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera Street photography factors
Sony WX150 Street photography factors
61
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (300g)
no articulating screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
64
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others in class (133 grams)
screen does not articulate
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera as a Sports photography camera
Sony WX150 as a Sports photography camera
50
long zoom range (23-481mm 20.9 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
46
built in image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (18 megapixels)
has tracking autofocus
no shutter priority
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Samsung Galaxy Camera
Travel photography with Sony WX150
69
lighter than competition in class (300g)
good megapixels (16MP)
flash built-in
decently wide (23mm)
long zoom (481mm)
lack of Timelapse recording
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f2.8)
71
lighter than others in class (133g)
resolution is good (18MP)
flash built-in
relatively wide (25mm)
long reach (250mm)
missing Timelapse recording
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera Landscape photography advice
Sony WX150 Landscape photography advice
50
you can focus manually
decently wide (23mm)
big screen (4.8 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16MP)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
lack of Timelapse recording
46
relatively wide (25mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (18MP)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
missing Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera Vlogging information
Sony WX150 Vlogging information
37
decently wide (23mm)
touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
includes microphone jack
lighter than competition in class (300g)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
35
relatively wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
has face detection autofocus
great video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than others in class (133 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
display is not selfie friendly
missing external microphone port
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Samsung Galaxy Camera vs Sony WX150 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung Galaxy Camera and Sony WX150
 Samsung Galaxy CameraSony Cyber-shot DSC-WX150
General Information
Make Samsung Sony
Model type Samsung Galaxy Camera Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX150
Also called Wi-Fi -
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Released 2013-02-19 2012-02-28
Body design 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 measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 18MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4608 x 3456 4896 x 3672
Highest native ISO 3200 12800
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points - 9
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 23-481mm (20.9x) 25-250mm (10.0x)
Largest aperture f/2.8-5.9 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focusing distance - 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 4.8 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 922 thousand dot 461 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display tech 308 ppi, HD Super Clear Touch Display ClearPhoto TFT LCD display
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 speed - 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance - 3.70 m
Flash settings - Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AE 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 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 data format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB none USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS BuiltIn None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 300 grams (0.66 pounds) 133 grams (0.29 pounds)
Dimensions 129 x 71 x 19mm (5.1" x 2.8" x 0.7") 95 x 56 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" 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 life - 240 photos
Battery form - Battery Pack
Battery ID - NP-BN
Self timer - Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage micro SD/micro SDHC/micro SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots Single Single
Cost at launch $450 $300