Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 vs Sony NEX-6

Below is a thorough assessment of the Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 and Sony NEX-6, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Advanced Mirrorless by brands Samsung and Sony. The resolution of the Galaxy Camera 2 (16MP) and the NEX-6 (16MP) is relatively close but the Galaxy Camera 2 (1/2.3") and NEX-6 (APS-C) provide totally different sensor measurements.

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The Galaxy Camera 2 was announced 10 months later than the NEX-6 and they are both of a similar age. Both cameras feature different body design with the Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 being a Compact camera and the Sony NEX-6 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a short summary of how the Galaxy Camera 2 grades against the NEX-6 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 & Sony Alpha NEX-6. The whole galleries are available at Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Gallery & Sony NEX-6 Gallery.

For anyone who is aiming to lug around your camera, you will want to consider its weight and dimensions. The Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 offers outer measurements of 133mm x 71mm x 19mm (5.2" x 2.8" x 0.7") having a weight of 283 grams (0.62 lbs) and the Sony NEX-6 has dimensions of 120mm x 67mm x 43mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 1.7") and a weight of 345 grams (0.76 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are utilising during that time. The following is a front view sizing comparison of the Galaxy Camera 2 against the NEX-6.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Galaxy Camera 2 and NEX-6 is 90 and 85 respectively.

Typically, its hard to see the difference in sensor measurements merely by researching a spec sheet. The visual underneath might provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the Galaxy Camera 2 and NEX-6.

As you can see, both cameras come with the identical megapixels albeit not the same sensor measurements. The Galaxy Camera 2 includes the smaller sensor which is going to make obtaining shallower DOF trickier. The more recent Galaxy Camera 2 is going to have a benefit when it comes to sensor innovation.