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Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 vs Sony HX1

Portability
90
Imaging
40
Features
60
Overall
48
Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX1 front
Portability
67
Imaging
32
Features
36
Overall
33

Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 vs Sony HX1 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
  • Revealed January 2014
Sony HX1
(Full Review)
  • 9MP - 1/2.4" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 125 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1440 x 1080 video
  • 28-560mm (F2.8-5.2) lens
  • 544g - 115 x 83 x 92mm
  • Released April 2009
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Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 vs Sony HX1 Overview

In this article, we will be analyzing the Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 versus Sony HX1, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by rivals Samsung and Sony. There exists a significant gap among the resolutions of the Galaxy Camera 2 (16MP) and HX1 (9MP) and the Galaxy Camera 2 (1/2.3") and HX1 (1/2.4") possess different sensor measurements.

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The Galaxy Camera 2 was manufactured 4 years later than the HX1 and that is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras offer different body type with the Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 being a Compact camera and the Sony HX1 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before getting straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a concise highlight of how the Galaxy Camera 2 grades vs the HX1 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 over the Sony HX1

 Galaxy Camera 2 HX1 
ReleasedJanuary 2014April 2009Fresher by 58 months
Screen sizing4.8"3"Bigger screen (+1.8")
Screen resolution1037k230kClearer screen (+807k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Sony HX1 over the Samsung Galaxy Camera 2

 HX1 Galaxy Camera 2 
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen

Common features in the Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 and Sony HX1

 Galaxy Camera 2 HX1 
Focus manually More precise focusing
Selfie screen No selfie screen

Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 vs Sony HX1 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is aiming to carry your camera regularly, you're going to have to factor in its weight and size. The Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 has got outer measurements of 133mm x 71mm x 19mm (5.2" x 2.8" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 283 grams (0.62 lbs) while the Sony HX1 has specifications of 115mm x 83mm x 92mm (4.5" x 3.3" x 3.6") accompanied by a weight of 544 grams (1.20 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you have chosen at the time. Below is the front view physical size comparison of the Galaxy Camera 2 compared to the HX1.

Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 vs Sony HX1 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Galaxy Camera 2 and HX1 is 90 and 67 respectively.

Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 vs Sony HX1 top view buttons comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 vs Sony HX1 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it's tough to imagine the contrast in sensor sizing just by researching technical specs. The graphic underneath may provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the Galaxy Camera 2 and HX1.

As you have seen, the two cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The Galaxy Camera 2 because of its bigger sensor is going to make shooting shallow depth of field easier and the Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 will result in greater detail due to its extra 7MP. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop pictures a little more aggressively. The newer Galaxy Camera 2 should have an advantage when it comes to sensor tech.

Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 vs Sony HX1 sensor size comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 vs Sony HX1 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 vs Sony HX1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Portrait photography highlights
Sony HX1 Portrait photography highlights
44
has manual focus
resolution is good (16MP)
offers face detect focus
no external flash support
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
27
focusing manually
no external flash support
low resolution (9 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.4")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Samsung Galaxy Camera 2
Street photography with Sony HX1
65
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports focus via touch
lighter than competition (283 grams)
no articulating screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
50
tilting screen
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor size is small (1/2.4")
no RAW files
more heavy than competition in class (544g)
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Sports Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 as a Sports photography camera
Sony HX1 as a Sports photography camera
48
excellent zoom range (23-483mm 21.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
great battery power (400 CIPA)
slow continuous shooting (5.0 frames/s)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
36
incredible zoom range (28-560mm 20.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
low resolution (9 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.4")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 as a Travel photography camera
Sony HX1 as a Travel photography camera
73
great battery power (400 per charge)
lighter than competition (283g)
supports bluetooth
supports focus via touch
resolution is good (16MP)
flash built-in
fairly wide (23mm)
long zoom (483mm)
no Time Lapse mode
display isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f2.8)
48
has built in flash
decently wide (28mm)
long zoom (560mm)
lack of Timelapse function
more heavy than competition in class (544 grams)
low resolution (9 megapixels)
does not have selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Samsung Galaxy Camera 2
Landscape photography with Sony HX1
52
has manual focus
fairly wide (23mm)
bigger than average screen (4.8 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16MP)
great battery power (400 shots)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
no Time Lapse mode
39
focusing manually
decently wide (28mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
low resolution (9MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.4")
no RAW files
lack of Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 as a Vlogging camera
Sony HX1 as a Vlogging camera
37
fairly wide (23mm)
touchscreen capability
has image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detect focus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
comes with mic jack
lighter than competition (283g)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
display isn't selfie friendly
22
decently wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
does not have selfie friendly display
video quality not great (1440 x 1080 pxls)
lack of microphone port
more heavy than competition in class (544 grams)
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Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 vs Sony HX1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 and Sony HX1
 Samsung Galaxy Camera 2Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX1
General Information
Brand Samsung Sony
Model Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX1
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2014-01-02 2009-04-22
Body design Compact SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Processor Chip 1.6GHz Quad-Core Exynos Bionz
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.4"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.104 x 4.578mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 27.9mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 9 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4608 x 3456 3456 x 2592
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 125
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points - 9
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 23-483mm (21.0x) 28-560mm (20.0x)
Max aperture f/2.8-5.9 f/2.8-5.2
Macro focus range 10cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Tilting
Display sizing 4.8 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 1,037k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display tech HD Super Clear Touch Display -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Features
Min shutter speed 16 secs 30 secs
Max shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 5.0 frames per second 10.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 3.80 m 9.20 m
Flash options Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, fill-in, slow sync, flash off, redeye fix Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Front Curtain, Rear Curtain
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1440x1080
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 H.264
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS BuiltIn None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 283 gr (0.62 lbs) 544 gr (1.20 lbs)
Dimensions 133 x 71 x 19mm (5.2" x 2.8" x 0.7") 115 x 83 x 92mm (4.5" x 3.3" x 3.6")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 400 photos -
Battery form Battery Pack -
Battery model Built-in NP-FH50
Self timer Yes (2, 5, or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage microSD/microSDHC/microSDXC Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Retail price $400 $47,999