Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 vs Sony A7 II
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Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 vs Sony A7 II Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 4.8" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 23-483mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
- 283g - 133 x 71 x 19mm
- Revealed January 2014
(Full Review)
- 24MP - Full frame Sensor
- 3" Tilting Display
- ISO 100 - 25600 (Push to 51200)
- Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
- 1/8000s Max Shutter
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Sony E Mount
- 599g - 127 x 96 x 60mm
- Introduced November 2014
- Superseded the Sony A7
- Replacement is Sony A7 III

Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 vs Sony A7 II Overview
On this page, we are looking at the Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 vs Sony A7 II, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Pro Mirrorless by competitors Samsung and Sony. There exists a significant gap among the image resolutions of the Galaxy Camera 2 (16MP) and A7 II (24MP) and the Galaxy Camera 2 (1/2.3") and A7 II (Full frame) boast totally different sensor dimensions.

The Galaxy Camera 2 was manufactured 10 months before the A7 II and they are of a similar generation. Both of the cameras have different body design with the Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 being a Compact camera and the Sony A7 II being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.
Before we go into a step-by-step comparison, here is a brief summary of how the Galaxy Camera 2 scores versus the A7 II for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 vs Sony A7 II Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 and Sony Alpha A7 II. The entire galleries are available at Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Gallery and Sony A7 II Gallery.
Reasons to pick Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 over the Sony A7 II
Galaxy Camera 2 | A7 II | |||
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Display dimensions | 4.8" | ![]() | 3" | Larger display (+1.8") |
Touch friendly display | ![]() | Easily navigate |
Reasons to pick Sony A7 II over the Samsung Galaxy Camera 2
A7 II | Galaxy Camera 2 | |||
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Introduced | November 2014 | ![]() | January 2014 | Newer by 10 months |
Display type | Tilting | ![]() | Fixed | Tilting display |
Display resolution | 1230k | ![]() | 1037k | Clearer display (+193k dot) |
Common features in the Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 and Sony A7 II
Galaxy Camera 2 | A7 II | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | Dial accurate focusing | ||
Selfie screen | ![]() | Missing selfie screen |
Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 vs Sony A7 II Physical Comparison
When you are going to travel with your camera regularly, you need to factor its weight and size. The Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 has got external dimensions of 133mm x 71mm x 19mm (5.2" x 2.8" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 283 grams (0.62 lbs) while the Sony A7 II has specifications of 127mm x 96mm x 60mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.4") accompanied by a weight of 599 grams (1.32 lbs).
See the Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 vs Sony A7 II in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are using at that moment. Below is a front view sizing comparison of the Galaxy Camera 2 vs the A7 II.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Galaxy Camera 2 and A7 II is 90 and 69 respectively.

Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 vs Sony A7 II Sensor Comparison
More often than not, its hard to visualise the difference in sensor dimensions merely by checking out a spec sheet. The image here will offer you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the Galaxy Camera 2 and A7 II.
Clearly, both the cameras provide different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The Galaxy Camera 2 featuring a smaller sensor will make achieving bokeh trickier and the Sony A7 II will show more detail due to its extra 8 Megapixels. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop pics more aggressively. The more aged Galaxy Camera 2 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.

Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 vs Sony A7 II Screen and ViewFinder


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Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 vs Sony A7 II Specifications
Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 | Sony Alpha A7 II | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Samsung | Sony |
Model | Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 | Sony Alpha A7 II |
Type | Small Sensor Superzoom | Pro Mirrorless |
Revealed | 2014-01-02 | 2014-11-20 |
Body design | Compact | SLR-style mirrorless |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | 1.6GHz Quad-Core Exynos | Bionz X |
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | Full frame |
Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 35.8 x 23.9mm |
Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 855.6mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16 megapixel | 24 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 3:2 and 16:9 |
Highest Possible resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 6000 x 4000 |
Maximum native ISO | 3200 | 25600 |
Maximum enhanced ISO | - | 51200 |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW images | ||
Minimum enhanced ISO | - | 50 |
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detection focus | ||
Contract detection focus | ||
Phase detection focus | ||
Number of focus points | - | 117 |
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | Sony E |
Lens focal range | 23-483mm (21.0x) | - |
Maximal aperture | f/2.8-5.9 | - |
Macro focus range | 10cm | - |
Amount of lenses | - | 121 |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 1 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Tilting |
Screen sizing | 4.8 inches | 3 inches |
Resolution of screen | 1,037 thousand dot | 1,230 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Screen technology | HD Super Clear Touch Display | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | - | 2,359 thousand dot |
Viewfinder coverage | - | 100% |
Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.71x |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 16 secs | 30 secs |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/8000 secs |
Continuous shutter speed | 5.0 frames per sec | 5.0 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | 3.80 m | no built-in flash |
Flash settings | Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, fill-in, slow sync, flash off, redeye fix | no built-in flash |
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 (60p, 60i, 24p), 1440 x 1080 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p) |
Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
Video format | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S |
Mic input | ||
Headphone input | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | BuiltIn | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 283 grams (0.62 pounds) | 599 grams (1.32 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 133 x 71 x 19mm (5.2" x 2.8" x 0.7") | 127 x 96 x 60mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.4") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall score | not tested | 90 |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | 24.9 |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | 13.6 |
DXO Low light score | not tested | 2449 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 400 shots | 350 shots |
Battery format | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | Built-in | NP-FW50 |
Self timer | Yes (2, 5, or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec; continuous (3 or 5 exposures)) |
Time lapse recording | With downloadable app | |
Type of storage | microSD/microSDHC/microSDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo |
Storage slots | One | One |
Launch price | $400 | $1,456 |