Samsung Galaxy Camera vs Sony WX30

Its time to look a bit more in depth at the Samsung Galaxy Camera versus Sony WX30, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Samsung and Sony. The resolution of the Galaxy Camera (16MP) and the WX30 (16MP) is pretty comparable and they come with the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The Galaxy Camera was unveiled 20 months after the WX30 which makes the cameras a generation away from each other. Both cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving through a more detailed comparison, below is a quick highlight of how the Galaxy Camera matches up vs the WX30 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Samsung Galaxy Camera and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX30. The full galleries are available at Samsung Galaxy Camera Gallery and Sony WX30 Gallery.

If you are intending to travel with your camera regularly, you should factor its weight and proportions. The Samsung Galaxy Camera enjoys outer dimensions of 129mm x 71mm x 19mm (5.1" x 2.8" x 0.7") and a weight of 300 grams (0.66 lbs) while the Sony WX30 has measurements of 92mm x 52mm x 19mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7") with a weight of 117 grams (0.26 lbs).

Look at the Samsung Galaxy Camera versus Sony WX30 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are using at the time. Following is the front view dimension comparison of the Galaxy Camera vs the WX30.

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the Galaxy Camera and WX30 is 90 and 96 respectively.

Generally, it can be tough to visualise the difference in sensor dimensions merely by seeing a spec sheet. The image here should offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the Galaxy Camera and WX30.

As you can see, both cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements and the exact same MP therefore you should expect comparable quality of photographs although you need to take the production date of the cameras into account. The newer Galaxy Camera will have an edge when it comes to sensor innovation.