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Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 vs Sony A7R III

Portability
90
Imaging
40
Features
60
Overall
48
Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 front
 
Sony Alpha A7R III front
Portability
63
Imaging
78
Features
93
Overall
84

Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 vs Sony A7R III Key Specs

Samsung Galaxy Camera 2
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 4.8" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 23-483mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 283g - 133 x 71 x 19mm
  • Released January 2014
Sony A7R III
(Full Review)
  • 42MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 32000 (Raise to 102400)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 657g - 127 x 96 x 74mm
  • Announced October 2017
  • Previous Model is Sony A7R II
  • Refreshed by Sony A7R IV
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Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 vs Sony A7R III Overview

The following is a comprehensive assessment of the Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 and Sony A7R III, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Pro Mirrorless by brands Samsung and Sony. There exists a considerable gap between the image resolutions of the Galaxy Camera 2 (16MP) and A7R III (42MP) and the Galaxy Camera 2 (1/2.3") and A7R III (Full frame) boast different sensor dimensions.

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The Galaxy Camera 2 was released 4 years prior to the A7R III which is quite a large difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras feature different body design with the Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 being a Compact camera and the Sony A7R III being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before getting straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a short introduction of how the Galaxy Camera 2 grades against the A7R III in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 over the Sony A7R III

 Galaxy Camera 2 A7R III 
Display size4.8"3"Larger display (+1.8")

Reasons to pick Sony A7R III over the Samsung Galaxy Camera 2

 A7R III Galaxy Camera 2 
AnnouncedOctober 2017January 2014Newer by 46 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display resolution1440k1037kCrisper display (+403k dot)

Common features in the Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 and Sony A7R III

 Galaxy Camera 2 A7R III 
Focus manually More precise focusing
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 vs Sony A7R III Physical Comparison

In case you're intending to travel with your camera often, you should think about its weight and size. The Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 offers outside dimensions of 133mm x 71mm x 19mm (5.2" x 2.8" x 0.7") along with a weight of 283 grams (0.62 lbs) whilst the Sony A7R III has specifications of 127mm x 96mm x 74mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.9") along with a weight of 657 grams (1.45 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you have chosen during that time. Below is a front view proportions comparison of the Galaxy Camera 2 versus the A7R III.

Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 vs Sony A7R III size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Galaxy Camera 2 and A7R III is 90 and 63 respectively.

Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 vs Sony A7R III top view buttons comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 vs Sony A7R III Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it can be tough to imagine the gap between sensor dimensions simply by looking at a spec sheet. The image below might give you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the Galaxy Camera 2 and A7R III.

As you can see, both cameras come with different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The Galaxy Camera 2 because of its tinier sensor is going to make getting bokeh more challenging and the Sony A7R III will resolve more detail as a result of its extra 26 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop pics a good deal more aggressively. The more aged Galaxy Camera 2 is going to be behind in sensor technology.

Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 vs Sony A7R III sensor size comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 vs Sony A7R III Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 vs Sony A7R III Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Samsung Galaxy Camera 2
Portrait photography with Sony A7R III
44
manual focus
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
provides face detection focus
cannot use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
86
focusing manually
megapixel count excellent (42MP)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
includes face detect focus
delivers RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Street photography advice
Sony A7R III Street photography advice
65
image stabilization (Optical)
includes touch focus
lighter than others (283g)
no articulating screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
79
screen tilts
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
delivers RAW formats
comes with focus via touch
environment sealing
great high ISO (32,000)
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Sports Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 as a Sports photography camera
Sony A7R III as a Sports photography camera
48
excellent zoom range (23-483mm 21.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
great battery (400 shots)
max fps low (5.0 fps)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
89
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000s)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
megapixel count excellent (42 megapixels)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
includes tracking focus
environment sealing
better than average battery life (650 CIPA)
comes with phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Travel photography information
Sony A7R III Travel photography information
73
great battery (400 CIPA)
lighter than others (283 grams)
has bluetooth
includes touch focus
resolution is good (16MP)
flash built-in
relatively wide (23mm)
very long zoom (483mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
74
better than average battery life (650 CIPA)
environment sealing
has bluetooth
comes with focus via touch
megapixel count excellent (42 megapixels)
does not have a selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Landscape photography advice
Sony A7R III Landscape photography advice
52
manual focus
relatively wide (23mm)
big screen (4.8 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16MP)
great battery (400 shots)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
87
focusing manually
interchangeable lenses (Sony E mount)
nice screen size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
megapixel count excellent (42 megapixels)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
doesnt have anti aliasing filter
great high ISO (32,000)
delivers RAW formats
environment sealing
better than average battery life (650 CIPA)
2 card slots
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Vlogging info
Sony A7R III Vlogging info
37
relatively wide (23mm)
has touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detection focus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
has external mic socket
lighter than others (283g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
37
touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
includes face detect focus
video res high (3840 x 2160 pixels)
does have microphone support
does not have a selfie friendly display
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Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 vs Sony A7R III Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 and Sony A7R III
 Samsung Galaxy Camera 2Sony Alpha A7R III
General Information
Company Samsung Sony
Model type Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Sony Alpha A7R III
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Pro Mirrorless
Released 2014-01-02 2017-10-25
Physical type Compact SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor 1.6GHz Quad-Core Exynos Bionz X
Sensor type BSI-CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" Full frame
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 35.9 x 24mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 861.6mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 42MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4608 x 3456 7952 x 5304
Maximum native ISO 3200 32000
Maximum enhanced ISO - 102400
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW pictures
Min enhanced ISO - 50
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points - 425
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens Sony E
Lens zoom range 23-483mm (21.0x) -
Maximal aperture f/2.8-5.9 -
Macro focusing range 10cm -
Available lenses - 121
Focal length multiplier 5.8 1
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Tilting
Display sizing 4.8 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 1,037k dots 1,440k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display tech HD Super Clear Touch Display -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 3,686k dots
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.78x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 16 seconds 30 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/8000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 5.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 3.80 m no built-in flash
Flash options Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, fill-in, slow sync, flash off, redeye fix Off, Auto, Fill-flash, Slow Sync, Rear Sync, Red-eye reduction, Wireless, Hi-speed sync
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 3840 x 2160 (30p, 25p, 24p), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 24p), 1440 x 1080 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 3840x2160
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 3.1 Gen 1(5 GBit/sec)
GPS BuiltIn None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 283g (0.62 pounds) 657g (1.45 pounds)
Physical dimensions 133 x 71 x 19mm (5.2" x 2.8" x 0.7") 127 x 96 x 74mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested 100
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 26.0
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 14.7
DXO Low light rating not tested 3523
Other
Battery life 400 photos 650 photos
Battery style Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID Built-in NP-FZ100
Self timer Yes (2, 5, or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec; continuous (3 or 5 exposures))
Time lapse shooting
Storage type microSD/microSDHC/microSDXC Two SD/SDHC/SDXC slots (UHS-II support on one)
Card slots 1 2
Cost at release $400 $2,800