Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 vs Sony A7R IV

In this article, we are evaluating the Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 and Sony A7R IV, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Pro Mirrorless by brands Samsung and Sony. There is a large difference among the sensor resolutions of the Galaxy Camera 2 (16MP) and A7R IV (61MP) and the Galaxy Camera 2 (1/2.3") and A7R IV (Full frame) feature totally different sensor measurements.

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The Galaxy Camera 2 was manufactured 6 years before the A7R IV which is a fairly serious difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 being a Compact camera and the Sony A7R IV being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a quick summary of how the Galaxy Camera 2 grades against the A7R IV when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 & Sony Alpha A7R IV. The entire galleries are available at Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Gallery & Sony A7R IV Gallery.

For those who are intending to travel with your camera, you are going to need to think about its weight and size. The Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 offers outside measurements of 133mm x 71mm x 19mm (5.2" x 2.8" x 0.7") with a weight of 283 grams (0.62 lbs) whilst the Sony A7R IV has specifications of 129mm x 96mm x 78mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 3.1") with a weight of 665 grams (1.47 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are working with at that moment. Below is the front view size comparison of the Galaxy Camera 2 compared to the A7R IV.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the Galaxy Camera 2 and A7R IV is 90 and 62 respectively.

Oftentimes, it's difficult to envision the difference in sensor dimensions simply by researching a spec sheet. The image below might give you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the Galaxy Camera 2 and A7R IV.

As you can see, both the cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The Galaxy Camera 2 because of its smaller sensor will make shooting shallower DOF more challenging and the Sony A7R IV will provide you with more detail due to its extra 45MP. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop photos a little more aggressively. The more aged Galaxy Camera 2 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.