Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 vs Sony A7R

Here, we will be contrasting the Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 vs Sony A7R, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Pro Mirrorless by competitors Samsung and Sony. There is a substantial difference between the image resolutions of the Galaxy Camera 2 (16MP) and A7R (36MP) and the Galaxy Camera 2 (1/2.3") and A7R (Full frame) have totally different sensor sizes.

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The Galaxy Camera 2 was unveiled at a similar time to the A7R and they are both of a similar age. Both the cameras feature different body design with the Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 being a Compact camera and the Sony A7R being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before going into a complete comparison, here is a simple overview of how the Galaxy Camera 2 grades versus the A7R when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 & Sony Alpha A7R. The full galleries are available at Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Gallery & Sony A7R Gallery.

If you're looking to lug around your camera, you'll need to factor in its weight and measurements. The Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 provides exterior measurements of 133mm x 71mm x 19mm (5.2" x 2.8" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 283 grams (0.62 lbs) and the Sony A7R has proportions of 127mm x 94mm x 48mm (5.0" x 3.7" x 1.9") and a weight of 465 grams (1.03 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are working with at the time. Underneath is a front view sizing comparison of the Galaxy Camera 2 vs the A7R.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the Galaxy Camera 2 and A7R is 90 and 78 respectively.

Generally, it can be difficult to see the gap between sensor measurements simply by checking specifications. The photograph below may offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the Galaxy Camera 2 and A7R.

Plainly, both of these cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The Galaxy Camera 2 with its tinier sensor will make achieving bokeh trickier and the Sony A7R will give you greater detail having an extra 20MP. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop pictures way more aggressively.