Samsung Galaxy Camera vs Sony WX220

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").

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The 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.

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.

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.

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.