Samsung Galaxy Camera vs Sony WX220
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Samsung Galaxy Camera vs Sony WX220 Key Specs
(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
- Alternate Name is Wi-Fi
(Full Review)
- 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 12800
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-250mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
- 121g - 92 x 52 x 22mm
- Introduced February 2014
Samsung Galaxy Camera vs Sony WX220 Overview
Let's look closer at the Samsung Galaxy Camera vs Sony WX220, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Ultracompact by manufacturers Samsung and Sony. The image resolution of the Galaxy Camera (16MP) and the WX220 (18MP) is pretty similar and both cameras offer the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").
Photography GlossaryThe Galaxy Camera was manufactured 11 months prior to the WX220 so they are of a similar generation. Both cameras feature different body design with the Samsung Galaxy Camera being a Compact camera and the Sony WX220 being a Ultracompact camera.
Before getting straight to a detailed comparison, here is a quick highlight of how the Galaxy Camera matches up against the WX220 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
Samsung Galaxy Camera vs Sony WX220 Gallery
This is a preview of the gallery images for Samsung Galaxy Camera and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX220. The entire galleries are available at Samsung Galaxy Camera Gallery and Sony WX220 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Samsung Galaxy Camera over the Sony WX220
Galaxy Camera | WX220 | |||
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Manual focus | Very precise focusing | |||
Screen size | 4.8" | 3" | Bigger screen (+1.8") | |
Screen resolution | 922k | 460k | Clearer screen (+462k dot) | |
Touch screen | Quickly navigate |
Reasons to pick Sony WX220 over the Samsung Galaxy Camera
WX220 | Galaxy Camera | |||
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Introduced | February 2014 | February 2013 | More modern by 11 months |
Common features in the Samsung Galaxy Camera and Sony WX220
Galaxy Camera | WX220 | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Selfie screen | Neither features selfie screen |
Samsung Galaxy Camera vs Sony WX220 Physical Comparison
For anyone who is planning to carry around your camera regularly, you have to consider its weight and volume. The Samsung Galaxy Camera enjoys exterior 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) while the Sony WX220 has sizing of 92mm x 52mm x 22mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs).
Compare the Samsung Galaxy Camera vs Sony WX220 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are working with at that time. The following is a front view over all size comparison of the Galaxy Camera versus the WX220.
Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the Galaxy Camera and WX220 is 90 and 96 respectively.
Samsung Galaxy Camera vs Sony WX220 Sensor Comparison
Often, its difficult to visualise the contrast between sensor sizes only by reading specifications. The pic underneath will provide you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the Galaxy Camera and WX220.
To sum up, both cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit not the same megapixels. You should expect the Sony WX220 to deliver extra detail due to its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will help you crop photographs way more aggressively. The more aged Galaxy Camera is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.
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Samsung Galaxy Camera vs Sony WX220 Specifications
Samsung Galaxy Camera | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX220 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Samsung | Sony |
Model | Samsung Galaxy Camera | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX220 |
Also called as | Wi-Fi | - |
Category | Small Sensor Superzoom | Ultracompact |
Introduced | 2013-02-19 | 2014-02-12 |
Physical type | Compact | Ultracompact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | 1.4GHz Quad-Core | Bionz X |
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 | 16MP | 18MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | - | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Highest Possible resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4896 x 3672 |
Maximum native ISO | 3200 | 12800 |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW photos | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
AF touch | ||
AF continuous | ||
Single AF | ||
Tracking AF | ||
Selective AF | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
Multi area AF | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detect AF | ||
Contract detect AF | ||
Phase detect AF | ||
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 23-481mm (20.9x) | 25-250mm (10.0x) |
Largest aperture | f/2.8-5.9 | f/3.3-5.9 |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display diagonal | 4.8 inch | 3 inch |
Display resolution | 922 thousand dots | 460 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Display technology | 308 ppi, HD Super Clear Touch Display | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 16s | 4s |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/1600s |
Continuous shutter rate | - | 10.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | - | 3.70 m (with Auto ISO) |
Flash options | - | Auto, on, slow synchro, off, advanced |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
WB 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 (60p, 60i), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
Video format | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
Mic support | ||
Headphone support | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | none | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | BuiltIn | None |
Physical | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 300 gr (0.66 lb) | 121 gr (0.27 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 129 x 71 x 19mm (5.1" x 2.8" x 0.7") | 92 x 52 x 22mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.9") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light score | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | - | 210 images |
Style of battery | - | Battery Pack |
Battery model | - | NP-BN |
Self timer | - | Yes (2 or 10 sec, portrait) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | micro SD/micro SDHC/micro SDXC | SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo |
Card slots | One | One |
Cost at release | $450 | $198 |