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Samsung Galaxy Camera vs Sony WX70

Portability
90
Imaging
40
Features
55
Overall
46
Samsung Galaxy Camera front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX70 front
Portability
97
Imaging
39
Features
46
Overall
41

Samsung Galaxy Camera vs Sony WX70 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
  • Revealed February 2013
  • Also Known as Wi-Fi
Sony WX70
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-125mm (F2.6-6.3) lens
  • 114g - 92 x 52 x 19mm
  • Announced January 2012
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Samsung Galaxy Camera vs Sony WX70 Overview

Below, we will be comparing the Samsung Galaxy Camera versus Sony WX70, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Samsung and Sony. The resolution of the Galaxy Camera (16MP) and the WX70 (16MP) is pretty comparable and they possess the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The Galaxy Camera was announced 13 months later than the WX70 which makes the cameras a generation apart from each other. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go through a step-by-step comparison, below is a quick summation of how the Galaxy Camera scores vs the WX70 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Samsung Galaxy Camera over the Sony WX70

 Galaxy Camera WX70 
AnnouncedFebruary 2013January 2012More recent by 13 months
Focus manually Dial exact focus
Screen dimension4.8"3"Bigger screen (+1.8")

Reasons to pick Sony WX70 over the Samsung Galaxy Camera

 WX70 Galaxy Camera 

Common features in the Samsung Galaxy Camera and Sony WX70

 Galaxy Camera WX70 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution922k922kExact same screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Samsung Galaxy Camera vs Sony WX70 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is aiming to lug around your camera, you'll need to think about its weight and dimensions. The Samsung Galaxy Camera has got physical measurements 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 WX70 has dimensions of 92mm x 52mm x 19mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 114 grams (0.25 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you select at that moment. Here is the front view sizing comparison of the Galaxy Camera vs the WX70.

Samsung Galaxy Camera vs Sony WX70 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the Galaxy Camera and WX70 is 90 and 97 respectively.

Samsung Galaxy Camera vs Sony WX70 top view buttons comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera vs Sony WX70 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is very hard to visualise the difference in sensor measurements purely by going through specifications. The graphic below may provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the Galaxy Camera and WX70.

To sum up, both the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements and the exact same MP therefore you can expect comparable quality of images but you need to take the launch date of the cameras into account. The more recent Galaxy Camera will have an edge in sensor innovation.

Samsung Galaxy Camera vs Sony WX70 sensor size comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera vs Sony WX70 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung Galaxy Camera vs Sony WX70 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Samsung Galaxy Camera
Portrait photography with Sony WX70
40
has manual focus
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
cannot use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
34
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
features face detect focusing
no manual focus
manual mode not available
external flash not possible
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera Street photography highlights
Sony WX70 Street photography highlights
61
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others in class (300g)
no moving screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
68
built in image stabilization (Optical)
includes focus by touch
lighter than average in class (114g)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera Sports photography factors
Sony WX70 Sports photography factors
50
long zoom range (23-481mm 20.9 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
44
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
features tracking focus
no shutter priority
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera Travel photography highlights
Sony WX70 Travel photography highlights
69
lighter than others in class (300 grams)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
has built in flash
pretty wide (23mm)
long reach (481mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
71
lighter than average in class (114 grams)
includes focus by touch
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
relatively wide (25mm)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Samsung Galaxy Camera
Landscape photography with Sony WX70
50
has manual focus
pretty wide (23mm)
very good size screen (4.8 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
43
relatively wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
manual mode not available
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
doesn't have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera Vlogging factors
Sony WX70 Vlogging factors
37
pretty wide (23mm)
touchscreen enabled
image stabilization (Optical)
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
does have external mic support
lighter than others in class (300g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
36
relatively wide (25mm)
touch screen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than average in class (114g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
doesn't have microphone jack
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Samsung Galaxy Camera vs Sony WX70 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung Galaxy Camera and Sony WX70
 Samsung Galaxy CameraSony Cyber-shot DSC-WX70
General Information
Brand Samsung Sony
Model type Samsung Galaxy Camera Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX70
Also called Wi-Fi -
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2013-02-19 2012-01-30
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip 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 16MP 16MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 3200 12800
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 23-481mm (20.9x) 25-125mm (5.0x)
Highest aperture f/2.8-5.9 f/2.6-6.3
Macro focusing range - 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 4.8 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 922 thousand dot 922 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display tech 308 ppi, HD Super Clear Touch Display XtraFine TFT LCD display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 16 secs 4 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shooting speed - 10.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance - 5.30 m
Flash modes - Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported 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 file format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB none USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS BuiltIn None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 300 grams (0.66 pounds) 114 grams (0.25 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 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 life - 240 shots
Battery format - Battery Pack
Battery ID - NP-BN
Self timer - Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse recording
Storage media micro SD/micro SDHC/micro SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots Single Single
Retail price $450 $242