Samsung Galaxy Camera vs Sony WX150

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.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Samsung Galaxy Camera & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX150. The entire galleries are available at Samsung Galaxy Camera Gallery & Sony WX150 Gallery.

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.

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

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.