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Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 vs Sony HX10V

Portability
90
Imaging
40
Features
60
Overall
48
Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX10V front
Portability
91
Imaging
41
Features
46
Overall
43

Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 vs Sony HX10V 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
  • Announced January 2014
Sony HX10V
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-400mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 234g - 105 x 60 x 34mm
  • Released February 2012
  • Updated by Sony HX20V
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Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 vs Sony HX10V Overview

Here is a detailed review of the Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 versus Sony HX10V, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by rivals Samsung and Sony. The resolution of the Galaxy Camera 2 (16MP) and the HX10V (18MP) is relatively comparable and both cameras posses the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The Galaxy Camera 2 was launched 23 months later than the HX10V which makes them a generation apart from one another. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before delving right into a in depth comparison, here is a concise summary of how the Galaxy Camera 2 matches up against the HX10V with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 over the Sony HX10V

 Galaxy Camera 2 HX10V 
ReleasedJanuary 2014February 2012Fresher by 23 months
Focus manually More accurate focusing
Screen size4.8"3"Bigger screen (+1.8")
Screen resolution1037k922kCrisper screen (+115k dot)
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Sony HX10V over the Samsung Galaxy Camera 2

 HX10V Galaxy Camera 2 

Common features in the Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 and Sony HX10V

 Galaxy Camera 2 HX10V 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen

Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 vs Sony HX10V Physical Comparison

For anybody who is aiming to carry your camera often, you should consider its weight and measurements. The Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 has exterior 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 HX10V has proportions of 105mm x 60mm x 34mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 234 grams (0.52 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you select at that time. The following is a front view size comparison of the Galaxy Camera 2 against the HX10V.

Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 vs Sony HX10V size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Galaxy Camera 2 and HX10V is 90 and 91 respectively.

Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 vs Sony HX10V top view buttons comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 vs Sony HX10V Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it can be hard to visualize the gap in sensor sizing purely by seeing specs. The photograph underneath should offer you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the Galaxy Camera 2 and HX10V.

All in all, the 2 cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit different megapixels. You should count on the Sony HX10V to produce greater detail utilizing its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will allow you to crop shots a good deal more aggressively. The newer Galaxy Camera 2 provides an advantage with regard to sensor innovation.

Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 vs Sony HX10V sensor size comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 vs Sony HX10V Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 vs Sony HX10V Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Samsung Galaxy Camera 2
Portrait photography with Sony HX10V
44
you can focus manually
MP count good (16MP)
supports face detection focus
can't use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
37
resolution is good (18MP)
supports face detection focusing
manual focus not available
no external flash support
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 as a Street photography camera
Sony HX10V as a Street photography camera
65
built in image stabilization (Optical)
comes with touch focus
lighter than average in class (283 grams)
no articulating screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
62
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors in class (234 grams)
no moving screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Samsung Galaxy Camera 2
Sports photography with Sony HX10V
48
long zoom range (23-483mm 21.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16MP)
better than average battery (400 CIPA)
very slow continuous shooting (5.0 frames per second)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
49
excellent zoom range (24-400mm 16.7 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (18MP)
supports tracking autofocus
no shutter priority
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Samsung Galaxy Camera 2
Travel photography with Sony HX10V
73
better than average battery (400 shots)
lighter than average in class (283g)
connects via bluetooth
comes with touch focus
MP count good (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
relatively wide (23mm)
long zoom (483mm)
does not have Timelapse recording
display isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
69
lighter than competitors in class (234 grams)
resolution is good (18MP)
flash built-in
relatively wide (24mm)
very long reach (400mm)
no Timelapse function
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Landscape photography factors
Sony HX10V Landscape photography factors
52
you can focus manually
relatively wide (23mm)
lovely big screen (4.8 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
better than average battery (400 per charge)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
does not have Timelapse recording
45
relatively wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (18 megapixels)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
no Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 as a Vlogging camera
Sony HX10V as a Vlogging camera
37
relatively wide (23mm)
has touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection focus
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
does have external microphone port
lighter than average in class (283g)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
display isn't selfie friendly
34
relatively wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection focusing
good video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competitors in class (234 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
display is not selfie friendly
no external microphone port
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Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 vs Sony HX10V Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 and Sony HX10V
 Samsung Galaxy Camera 2Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX10V
General Information
Brand Name Samsung Sony
Model type Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX10V
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2014-01-02 2012-02-28
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by 1.6GHz Quad-Core Exynos BIONZ
Sensor type BSI-CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 18 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4608 x 3456 4896 x 3672
Maximum native ISO 3200 12800
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points - 9
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 23-483mm (21.0x) 24-400mm (16.7x)
Maximal aperture f/2.8-5.9 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focusing range 10cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 4.8" 3"
Display resolution 1,037 thousand dot 922 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display tech HD Super Clear Touch Display XtraFine TruBlack TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 16 seconds 30 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 5.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 3.80 m 5.30 m
Flash options Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, fill-in, slow sync, flash off, redeye fix Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS BuiltIn BuiltIn
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 283g (0.62 pounds) 234g (0.52 pounds)
Physical dimensions 133 x 71 x 19mm (5.2" x 2.8" x 0.7") 105 x 60 x 34mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 400 pictures 320 pictures
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID Built-in NP-BG1
Self timer Yes (2, 5, or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media microSD/microSDHC/microSDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots Single Single
Pricing at release $400 $616