Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 vs Sony HX100V

Lets take a deeper look at the Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 versus Sony HX100V, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by rivals Samsung and Sony. The image resolution of the Galaxy Camera 2 (16MP) and the HX100V (16MP) is fairly comparable and they use the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The Galaxy Camera 2 was announced 2 years later than the HX100V and that is a fairly significant difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras come with different body type with the Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 being a Compact camera and the Sony HX100V being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before diving in to a detailed comparison, below is a brief summation of how the Galaxy Camera 2 grades against the HX100V in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX100V. The whole galleries are available at Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Gallery & Sony HX100V Gallery.

For anybody who is going to carry your camera often, you are going to need to think about its weight and dimensions. The Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 offers physical dimensions 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 HX100V has dimensions of 122mm x 87mm x 93mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 3.7") with a weight of 577 grams (1.27 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you have chosen at that time. Underneath is the front view measurements comparison of the Galaxy Camera 2 and the HX100V.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the Galaxy Camera 2 and HX100V is 90 and 66 respectively.

Often, it is hard to visualize the contrast in sensor sizing just by going through a spec sheet. The photograph here will help provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the Galaxy Camera 2 and HX100V.

Clearly, the 2 cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements and the same exact MP so you can expect comparable quality of pictures but you should really consider the age of the cameras into account. The newer Galaxy Camera 2 should have a benefit when it comes to sensor innovation.