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Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 vs Sony A7 II

Portability
90
Imaging
40
Features
60
Overall
48
Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 front
 
Sony Alpha A7 II front
Portability
69
Imaging
71
Features
84
Overall
76

Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 vs Sony A7 II Key Specs

Samsung Galaxy Camera 2
(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
Sony A7 II
(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  • Superseded the Sony A7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
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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.

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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.

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Reasons to pick Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 over the Sony A7 II

 Galaxy Camera 2 A7 II 
Display dimensions4.8"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 
IntroducedNovember 2014January 2014Newer by 10 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display resolution1230k1037kClearer display (+193k dot)

Common features in the Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 and Sony A7 II

 Galaxy Camera 2 A7 II 
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).

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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.

Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 vs Sony A7 II size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 vs Sony A7 II Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 vs Sony A7 II Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Portrait photography information
Sony A7 II Portrait photography information
44
focusing manually
good resolution (16MP)
includes face detect focusing
no external flash support
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
82
focusing manually
sensor resolution is decent (24MP)
big sensor size (Full frame)
has face detection autofocus
delivers RAW files
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Street Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Street photography advice
Sony A7 II Street photography advice
65
has image stabilization (Optical)
boasts touch focus
lighter than competition (283 grams)
screen does not articulate
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
80
screen tilts
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
big sensor size (Full frame)
delivers RAW files
environment sealing
good high ISO (25,600)
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Sports Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Sports photography factors
Sony A7 II Sports photography factors
48
excellent zoom range (23-483mm 21.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16MP)
better than average battery life (400 per charge)
slow continuous shooting (5.0 frames per second)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
74
high shutter speed (1/8,000s)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor resolution is decent (24MP)
big sensor size (Full frame)
has tracking autofocus
environment sealing
sensor has phase detect autofocus
slow frames per second (5.0 frames per second)
low battery life (350 per charge)
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Travel Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Travel photography info
Sony A7 II Travel photography info
73
better than average battery life (400 CIPA)
lighter than competition (283 grams)
has bluetooth
boasts touch focus
good resolution (16MP)
has built in flash
relatively wide (23mm)
very long reach (483mm)
lack of Timelapse function
does not contain selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
61
environment sealing
sensor resolution is decent (24 megapixels)
low battery life (350 shots)
screen isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Samsung Galaxy Camera 2
Landscape photography with Sony A7 II
52
focusing manually
relatively wide (23mm)
big screen (4.8 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16MP)
better than average battery life (400 shots)
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
lack of Timelapse function
80
focusing manually
change lenses (Sony E mount)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor resolution is decent (24 megapixels)
big sensor size (Full frame)
good high ISO (25,600)
delivers RAW files
environment sealing
low battery life (350 per charge)
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Vlogging advice
Sony A7 II Vlogging advice
37
relatively wide (23mm)
touchscreen capability
has image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect focusing
great video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
includes microphone jack
lighter than competition (283 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
does not contain selfie friendly display
36
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
has face detection autofocus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
includes external mic jack
screen isn't selfie friendly
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Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 vs Sony A7 II Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 and Sony A7 II
 Samsung Galaxy Camera 2Sony Alpha A7 II
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