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Samsung Galaxy Camera vs Sony WX50

Portability
90
Imaging
40
Features
55
Overall
46
Samsung Galaxy Camera front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX50 front
Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
36
Overall
37

Samsung Galaxy Camera vs Sony WX50 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
  • Revealed February 2013
  • Alternate Name is Wi-Fi
Sony WX50
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-125mm (F2.6-6.3) lens
  • 117g - 92 x 52 x 19mm
  • Introduced January 2012
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Samsung Galaxy Camera vs Sony WX50 Overview

Below is a in-depth assessment of the Samsung Galaxy Camera vs Sony WX50, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Samsung and Sony. The resolution of the Galaxy Camera (16MP) and the WX50 (16MP) is pretty close and they feature the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The Galaxy Camera was brought out 13 months later than the WX50 which makes the cameras a generation apart from each other. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting in to a more detailed comparison, below is a brief view of how the Galaxy Camera scores against the WX50 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Samsung Galaxy Camera over the Sony WX50

 Galaxy Camera WX50 
IntroducedFebruary 2013January 2012More recent by 13 months
Manual focus Very accurate focusing
Screen sizing4.8"2.7"Bigger screen (+2.1")
Screen resolution922k461kCrisper screen (+461k dot)
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Sony WX50 over the Samsung Galaxy Camera

 WX50 Galaxy Camera 

Common features in the Samsung Galaxy Camera and Sony WX50

 Galaxy Camera WX50 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen

Samsung Galaxy Camera vs Sony WX50 Physical Comparison

When you are planning to lug around your camera regularly, you will want to consider its weight and measurements. The Samsung Galaxy Camera has got outer dimensions 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 WX50 has proportions of 92mm x 52mm x 19mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7") along with a weight of 117 grams (0.26 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you choose during that time. The following is the front view dimension comparison of the Galaxy Camera versus the WX50.

Samsung Galaxy Camera vs Sony WX50 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the Galaxy Camera and WX50 is 90 and 96 respectively.

Samsung Galaxy Camera vs Sony WX50 top view buttons comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera vs Sony WX50 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is hard to envision the difference in sensor measurements simply by looking through specs. The graphic below will provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the Galaxy Camera and WX50.

All in all, the two cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing and the exact same megapixels and you can expect comparable quality of photos however you need to consider the age of the cameras into account. The more recent Galaxy Camera is going to have an advantage with regard to sensor tech.

Samsung Galaxy Camera vs Sony WX50 sensor size comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera vs Sony WX50 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung Galaxy Camera vs Sony WX50 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Samsung Galaxy Camera
Portrait photography with Sony WX50
40
focusing manually
MP count good (16MP)
external flash not possible
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
34
megapixel count decent (16MP)
features face detection autofocus
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual exposure
external flash not possible
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera as a Street photography camera
Sony WX50 as a Street photography camera
61
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (300g)
no articulating screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
63
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors in class (117g)
no articulating screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera Sports photography factors
Sony WX50 Sports photography factors
50
great zoom range (23-481mm 20.9 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
44
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
features tracking autofocus
lack of shutter priority mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera Travel photography highlights
Sony WX50 Travel photography highlights
69
lighter than competition in class (300g)
MP count good (16MP)
has built in flash
decently wide (23mm)
long zoom (481mm)
lack of Timelapse recording
display isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
69
lighter than competitors in class (117 grams)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
built-in flash
really wide (25mm)
no Time Lapse recording
does not posses selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f2.6)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera as a Landscape photography camera
Sony WX50 as a Landscape photography camera
50
focusing manually
decently wide (23mm)
screen larger than average (4.8 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16MP)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
lack of Timelapse recording
38
really wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.6)
small screen (2.7")
lack of manual exposure
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
no Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera Vlogging details
Sony WX50 Vlogging details
37
decently wide (23mm)
touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
does have microphone port
lighter than competition in class (300 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
display isn't selfie friendly
35
really wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
features face detection autofocus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competitors in class (117 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f2.6)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
no external mic socket
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Samsung Galaxy Camera vs Sony WX50 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung Galaxy Camera and Sony WX50
 Samsung Galaxy CameraSony Cyber-shot DSC-WX50
General Information
Brand Samsung Sony
Model Samsung Galaxy Camera Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX50
Alternate name Wi-Fi -
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2013-02-19 2012-01-30
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip 1.4GHz Quad-Core BIONZ
Sensor type BSI-CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 3200 12800
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 23-481mm (20.9x) 25-125mm (5.0x)
Maximal aperture f/2.8-5.9 f/2.6-6.3
Macro focus distance - 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 4.8" 2.7"
Screen resolution 922k dots 461k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen technology 308 ppi, HD Super Clear Touch Display Clearfoto TFT LCD display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 16 seconds 4 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shutter rate - 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range - 5.30 m
Flash settings - Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
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 300 gr (0.66 pounds) 117 gr (0.26 pounds)
Dimensions 129 x 71 x 19mm (5.1" x 2.8" x 0.7") 92 x 52 x 19mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7")
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 - 240 photographs
Battery type - Battery Pack
Battery model - NP-BN
Self timer - Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage micro SD/micro SDHC/micro SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Card slots Single Single
Cost at release $450 $250