Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 vs Sony A7R II

Here, we are contrasting the Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 and Sony A7R II, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other 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 II (42MP) and the Galaxy Camera 2 (1/2.3") and A7R II (Full frame) boast totally different sensor measurements.

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The Galaxy Camera 2 was revealed 17 months prior to the A7R II making them a generation apart from each other. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 being a Compact camera and the Sony A7R II being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before getting into a detailed comparison, here is a simple view of how the Galaxy Camera 2 scores against the A7R II with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 & Sony Alpha A7R II. The full galleries are viewable at Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Gallery & Sony A7R II Gallery.

When you are looking to carry your camera, you will have to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 provides outside dimensions of 133mm x 71mm x 19mm (5.2" x 2.8" x 0.7") having a weight of 283 grams (0.62 lbs) whilst the Sony A7R II has dimensions of 127mm x 96mm x 60mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.4") accompanied by a weight of 625 grams (1.38 lbs).

Take a look at the Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 and Sony A7R II in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you have attached at that moment. Underneath is a front view measurements comparison of the Galaxy Camera 2 vs the A7R II.

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the Galaxy Camera 2 and A7R II is 90 and 68 respectively.

Oftentimes, it is hard to visualise the gap between sensor sizing simply by going over a spec sheet. The photograph below will give you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the Galaxy Camera 2 and A7R II.

Clearly, each of these cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The Galaxy Camera 2 using its tinier sensor will make shooting shallow DOF trickier and the Sony A7R II will offer you more detail because of its extra 26 Megapixels. Greater resolution will let you crop photos way more aggressively. The older Galaxy Camera 2 is going to be behind in sensor innovation.