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Samsung Galaxy Camera vs Sony WX350

Portability
90
Imaging
40
Features
55
Overall
46
Samsung Galaxy Camera front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX350 front
Portability
94
Imaging
43
Features
43
Overall
43

Samsung Galaxy Camera vs Sony WX350 Key Specs

Samsung Galaxy Camera
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 4.8" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 23-481mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 300g - 129 x 71 x 19mm
  • Released February 2013
  • Alternative Name is Wi-Fi
Sony WX350
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-500mm (F3.5-6.5) lens
  • 164g - 96 x 55 x 26mm
  • Introduced February 2014
  • Succeeded the Sony WX300
  • Successor is Sony WX500
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Samsung Galaxy Camera vs Sony WX350 Overview

Here is a extensive review of the Samsung Galaxy Camera and Sony WX350, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by companies Samsung and Sony. The sensor resolution of the Galaxy Camera (16MP) and the WX350 (18MP) is fairly comparable and they enjoy the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The Galaxy Camera was launched 11 months prior to the WX350 which means that they are both of a similar age. The two cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving in to a more detailed comparison, below is a concise summary of how the Galaxy Camera scores against the WX350 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Samsung Galaxy Camera over the Sony WX350

 Galaxy Camera WX350 
Focus manually Dial accurate focusing
Display dimension4.8"3"Larger display (+1.8")
Display resolution922k460kClearer display (+462k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Sony WX350 over the Samsung Galaxy Camera

 WX350 Galaxy Camera 
IntroducedFebruary 2014February 2013Fresher by 11 months

Common features in the Samsung Galaxy Camera and Sony WX350

 Galaxy Camera WX350 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen

Samsung Galaxy Camera vs Sony WX350 Physical Comparison

If you're planning to carry your camera often, you'll have to take into account its weight and size. The Samsung Galaxy Camera provides 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 WX350 has specifications of 96mm x 55mm x 26mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0") accompanied by a weight of 164 grams (0.36 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are employing during that time. Following is the front view size comparison of the Galaxy Camera against the WX350.

Samsung Galaxy Camera vs Sony WX350 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the Galaxy Camera and WX350 is 90 and 94 respectively.

Samsung Galaxy Camera vs Sony WX350 top view buttons comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera vs Sony WX350 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it can be hard to picture the gap in sensor sizing just by going through specs. The visual here might give you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the Galaxy Camera and WX350.

All in all, both of these cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but different MP. You can anticipate the Sony WX350 to provide more detail utilizing its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop pics somewhat more aggressively. The older Galaxy Camera will be behind in sensor innovation.

Samsung Galaxy Camera vs Sony WX350 sensor size comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera vs Sony WX350 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung Galaxy Camera vs Sony WX350 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera Portrait photography factors
Sony WX350 Portrait photography factors
40
has manual focus
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
external flash not possible
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
37
decent sensor resolution (18 megapixels)
offers face detect autofocus
manual focus not available
no manual mode
cannot use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Samsung Galaxy Camera
Street photography with Sony WX350
61
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average in class (300g)
no articulating screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
63
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors (164 grams)
fixed screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera Sports photography advice
Sony WX350 Sports photography advice
50
excellent zoom range (23-481mm 20.9 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
52
great zoom range (25-500mm 20.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (18MP)
offers tracking focus
better than average battery pack (470 CIPA)
no shutter priority
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera as a Travel photography camera
Sony WX350 as a Travel photography camera
69
lighter than average in class (300 grams)
megapixel count good (16MP)
flash built-in
quite wide (23mm)
long reach (481mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
does not have a selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
72
better than average battery pack (470 per charge)
lighter than competitors (164 grams)
decent sensor resolution (18MP)
has built in flash
rather wide (25mm)
very long zoom (500mm)
does not have Timelapse recording
does not offer selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Samsung Galaxy Camera
Landscape photography with Sony WX350
50
has manual focus
quite wide (23mm)
screen larger than average (4.8 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
47
rather wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (18MP)
better than average battery pack (470 CIPA)
manual focus not available
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
no manual mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
does not have Timelapse recording
Photography Glossary

Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Samsung Galaxy Camera
Vlogging with Sony WX350
37
quite wide (23mm)
touchscreen functionality
has image stabilization (Optical)
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
has external mic support
lighter than average in class (300g)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
does not have a selfie friendly display
35
rather wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detect autofocus
great video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competitors (164g)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
does not have microphone socket
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Samsung Galaxy Camera vs Sony WX350 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung Galaxy Camera and Sony WX350
 Samsung Galaxy CameraSony Cyber-shot DSC-WX350
General Information
Brand Name Samsung Sony
Model Samsung Galaxy Camera Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX350
Also called as Wi-Fi -
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2013-02-19 2014-02-13
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip 1.4GHz Quad-Core -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 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 - 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4608 x 3456 4896 x 3672
Maximum native ISO 3200 12800
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 23-481mm (20.9x) 25-500mm (20.0x)
Highest aperture f/2.8-5.9 f/3.5-6.5
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 4.8 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 922k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen tech 308 ppi, HD Super Clear Touch Display -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 16 secs 4 secs
Max shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shutter rate - 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range - 4.30 m
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 VCHD: 28M PS(1,920x1,080/60p) / 24M FX(1,920x1,080/60i) / 17M FH(1,920x1,080/60i),MP4: 12M(1,440x1,080/30fps) / 3M VGA(640x480/30fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 AVCHD
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB none USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS BuiltIn None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 300g (0.66 lbs) 164g (0.36 lbs)
Dimensions 129 x 71 x 19mm (5.1" x 2.8" x 0.7") 96 x 55 x 26mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0")
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 - 470 photographs
Battery type - Battery Pack
Battery model - NP-BX1
Self timer - Yes (Off / 10sec. / 2sec. / portrait1 / portrait2)
Time lapse recording
Storage type micro SD/micro SDHC/micro SDXC SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Card slots Single Single
Launch cost $450 $270