Samsung Galaxy Camera vs Sony WX50
90 Imaging
40 Features
55 Overall
46
96 Imaging
39 Features
36 Overall
37
Samsung Galaxy Camera vs Sony WX50 Key Specs
(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
(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
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").
Apple Innovates by Creating Next-Level Optical Stabilization for iPhoneThe 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.
Samsung Galaxy Camera vs Sony WX50 Gallery
Here is a preview of the gallery images for Samsung Galaxy Camera & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX50. The entire galleries are provided at Samsung Galaxy Camera Gallery & Sony WX50 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Samsung Galaxy Camera over the Sony WX50
Galaxy Camera | WX50 | |||
---|---|---|---|---|
Introduced | February 2013 | January 2012 | More recent by 13 months | |
Manual focus | Very accurate focusing | |||
Screen sizing | 4.8" | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+2.1") | |
Screen resolution | 922k | 461k | Crisper 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 type | Fixed | 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).
Check out the Samsung Galaxy Camera vs Sony WX50 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.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.
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 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 Screen and ViewFinder
Photography Type Scores
Portrait Comparison
Street Comparison
Sports Comparison
Travel Comparison
Landscape Comparison
Vlogging Comparison
Samsung Galaxy Camera vs Sony WX50 Specifications
Samsung Galaxy Camera | Sony 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 |