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Samsung Galaxy Camera vs Sony WX5

Portability
90
Imaging
40
Features
55
Overall
46
Samsung Galaxy Camera front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX5 front
Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
29
Overall
32

Samsung Galaxy Camera vs Sony WX5 Key Specs

Samsung Galaxy Camera
(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
  • Released February 2013
  • Alternate Name is Wi-Fi
Sony WX5
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.8" Fixed Display
  • ISO 125 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-120mm (F2.4-5.9) lens
  • 146g - 92 x 52 x 22mm
  • Released July 2010
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Samsung Galaxy Camera vs Sony WX5 Overview

Here is a in-depth overview of the Samsung Galaxy Camera vs Sony WX5, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Samsung and Sony. There is a sizeable difference between the resolutions of the Galaxy Camera (16MP) and WX5 (12MP) but they use the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The Galaxy Camera was manufactured 2 years later than the WX5 and that is quite a large gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before going straight into a complete comparison, below is a concise view of how the Galaxy Camera grades vs the WX5 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Samsung Galaxy Camera over the Sony WX5

 Galaxy Camera WX5 
ReleasedFebruary 2013July 2010Fresher by 32 months
Manually focus More precise focusing
Display dimension4.8"2.8"Larger display (+2")
Display resolution922k461kCrisper display (+461k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Sony WX5 over the Samsung Galaxy Camera

 WX5 Galaxy Camera 

Common features in the Samsung Galaxy Camera and Sony WX5

 Galaxy Camera WX5 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen

Samsung Galaxy Camera vs Sony WX5 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is intending to carry your camera frequently, you are going to need to factor its weight and volume. The Samsung Galaxy Camera offers external dimensions of 129mm x 71mm x 19mm (5.1" x 2.8" x 0.7") and a weight of 300 grams (0.66 lbs) whilst the Sony WX5 has sizing of 92mm x 52mm x 22mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 146 grams (0.32 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are utilising at the time. Here is the front view dimensions comparison of the Galaxy Camera versus the WX5.

Samsung Galaxy Camera vs Sony WX5 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the Galaxy Camera and WX5 is 90 and 95 respectively.

Samsung Galaxy Camera vs Sony WX5 top view buttons comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera vs Sony WX5 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is very difficult to envision the contrast between sensor sizing only by reviewing specs. The visual underneath will help offer you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the Galaxy Camera and WX5.

As you can plainly see, the 2 cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but not the same resolution. You should expect to see the Samsung Galaxy Camera to offer greater detail due to its extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop pics much more aggressively. The newer Galaxy Camera is going to have a benefit when it comes to sensor innovation.

Samsung Galaxy Camera vs Sony WX5 sensor size comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera vs Sony WX5 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung Galaxy Camera vs Sony WX5 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Samsung Galaxy Camera
Portrait photography with Sony WX5
40
you can focus manually
decent megapixels (16MP)
no external flash support
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
21
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not available
external flash not possible
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera Street photography highlights
Sony WX5 Street photography highlights
61
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average in class (300g)
no articulating screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
57
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera Sports photography features
Sony WX5 Sports photography features
50
great zoom range (23-481mm 20.9 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
34
built in image stabilization (Optical)
comes with tracking autofocus
no shutter priority mode
low MP (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Samsung Galaxy Camera
Travel photography with Sony WX5
69
lighter than average in class (300 grams)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
really wide (23mm)
great zoom (481mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f2.8)
58
flash built-in
decently wide (24mm)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
low MP (12MP)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.4)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera as a Landscape photography camera
Sony WX5 as a Landscape photography camera
50
you can focus manually
really wide (23mm)
bigger than average screen (4.8")
image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
doesn't have Time Lapse function
37
decently wide (24mm)
screen size is good (2.8 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lack of manual focus
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.4)
manual exposure not available
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
doesn't have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera Vlogging details
Sony WX5 Vlogging details
37
really wide (23mm)
built-in touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
comes with external mic support
lighter than average in class (300g)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
32
decently wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.4)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
doesn't have external microphone socket
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Samsung Galaxy Camera vs Sony WX5 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung Galaxy Camera and Sony WX5
 Samsung Galaxy CameraSony Cyber-shot DSC-WX5
General Information
Brand Name Samsung Sony
Model type Samsung Galaxy Camera Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX5
Other name Wi-Fi -
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Released 2013-02-19 2010-07-08
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by 1.4GHz Quad-Core Bionz
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 16 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4608 x 3456 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 125
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points - 9
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 23-481mm (20.9x) 24-120mm (5.0x)
Maximum aperture f/2.8-5.9 f/2.4-5.9
Macro focusing distance - 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 4.8 inch 2.8 inch
Display resolution 922 thousand dots 461 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display tech 308 ppi, HD Super Clear Touch Display -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 16 seconds 2 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shooting rate - 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance - 5.10 m
Flash modes - Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow sync
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance 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 (50 fps), 1440 x 1080 (50, 25fps), 1280 x 720 (25 fps), 640 x 480 (25 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 AVCHD
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB none USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS BuiltIn None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 300g (0.66 pounds) 146g (0.32 pounds)
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 All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery ID - NP-BN1
Self timer - Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage micro SD/micro SDHC/micro SDXC SD/ SDHC/ SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo, Internal
Card slots One One
Retail pricing $450 $250