Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 vs Sony a5100

Below is a thorough assessment of the Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 vs Sony a5100, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by rivals Samsung and Sony. There exists a significant gap between the sensor resolutions of the Galaxy Camera 2 (16MP) and a5100 (24MP) and the Galaxy Camera 2 (1/2.3") and a5100 (APS-C) feature totally different sensor sizing.

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The Galaxy Camera 2 was launched 7 months before the a5100 and they are both of a similar generation. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 being a Compact camera and the Sony a5100 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before getting in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a short summation of how the Galaxy Camera 2 scores versus the a5100 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 and Sony Alpha a5100. The complete galleries are available at Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Gallery and Sony a5100 Gallery.

For anyone who is going to lug around your camera frequently, you have to consider its weight and dimensions. The Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 comes with 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) while the Sony a5100 has dimensions of 110mm x 63mm x 36mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.4") with a weight of 283 grams (0.62 lbs).

Check out the Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 vs Sony a5100 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you use at the time. Here is the front view measurement comparison of the Galaxy Camera 2 versus the a5100.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Galaxy Camera 2 and a5100 is 90 and 89 respectively.

Sometimes, it can be difficult to visualise the difference between sensor measurements only by looking at technical specs. The photograph below might give you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the Galaxy Camera 2 and a5100.

As you have seen, both of those cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The Galaxy Camera 2 because of its tinier sensor will make getting shallow depth of field more difficult and the Sony a5100 will give more detail utilizing its extra 8 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also help you crop photographs a little more aggressively. The older Galaxy Camera 2 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor technology.