Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 vs Sony A7R III

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.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 & Sony Alpha A7R III. The complete galleries are provided at Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Gallery & Sony A7R III Gallery.

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).

Contrast the Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 and Sony A7R III in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

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.

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

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.