Samsung Galaxy Camera vs Sony WX300

On this page, we are contrasting the Samsung Galaxy Camera and Sony WX300, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by manufacturers Samsung and Sony. The resolution of the Galaxy Camera (16MP) and the WX300 (18MP) is fairly similar and both cameras offer the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The Galaxy Camera was launched at a similar time to the WX300 which means that they are of a similar age. Both of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before diving into a thorough comparison, here is a concise synopsis of how the Galaxy Camera scores versus the WX300 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Samsung Galaxy Camera & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX300. The complete galleries are viewable at Samsung Galaxy Camera Gallery & Sony WX300 Gallery.

In case you're looking to carry around your camera often, you are going to need to factor its weight and volume. The Samsung Galaxy Camera comes with physical measurements of 129mm x 71mm x 19mm (5.1" x 2.8" x 0.7") with a weight of 300 grams (0.66 lbs) and the Sony WX300 has sizing of 96mm x 55mm x 25mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0") and a weight of 166 grams (0.37 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are working with at that time. Here is a front view dimensions comparison of the Galaxy Camera against the WX300.

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the Galaxy Camera and WX300 is 90 and 94 respectively.

Usually, it is very difficult to visualise the contrast between sensor sizes simply by reading specifications. The image below may provide you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the Galaxy Camera and WX300.

Plainly, the 2 cameras have the same sensor dimensions but not the same MP. You can anticipate the Sony WX300 to deliver more detail utilizing its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop pics a bit more aggressively.