Samsung Galaxy Camera vs Sony WX9

Let's look a bit more in depth at the Samsung Galaxy Camera versus Sony WX9, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Ultracompact by competitors Samsung and Sony. The resolution of the Galaxy Camera (16MP) and the WX9 (16MP) is pretty comparable and both cameras provide the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The Galaxy Camera was brought out 2 years later than the WX9 and that is a fairly significant gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras feature different body design with the Samsung Galaxy Camera being a Compact camera and the Sony WX9 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before we go right into a complete comparison, here is a short view of how the Galaxy Camera grades versus the WX9 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Samsung Galaxy Camera and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX9. The entire galleries are viewable at Samsung Galaxy Camera Gallery and Sony WX9 Gallery.

For anyone who is going to carry your camera, you have to factor its weight and dimensions. The Samsung Galaxy Camera enjoys outside measurements of 129mm x 71mm x 19mm (5.1" x 2.8" x 0.7") with a weight of 300 grams (0.66 lbs) whilst the Sony WX9 has dimensions of 95mm x 56mm x 20mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8") having a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you choose at that time. The following is a front view sizing comparison of the Galaxy Camera vs the WX9.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Galaxy Camera and WX9 is 90 and 99 respectively.

Normally, it is very hard to envision the contrast in sensor sizing simply by going through specifications. The photograph underneath might provide you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the Galaxy Camera and WX9.

To sum up, the two cameras come with the identical sensor size and the identical resolution so you should expect comparable quality of pictures however you have to take the release date of the cameras into account. The younger Galaxy Camera will have a benefit in sensor technology.