Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 vs Sony HX200V

Below, we will be matching up the Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 vs Sony HX200V, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by companies Samsung and Sony. The image resolution of the Galaxy Camera 2 (16MP) and the HX200V (18MP) is relatively similar and they enjoy the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The Galaxy Camera 2 was unveiled 21 months after the HX200V which makes the cameras a generation away from each other. Each of the cameras come with different body type with the Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 being a Compact camera and the Sony HX200V being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before getting through a step-by-step comparison, below is a concise view of how the Galaxy Camera 2 grades vs the HX200V in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX200V. The full galleries are available at Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Gallery & Sony HX200V Gallery.

For anybody who is looking to travel with your camera often, you'll need to factor in its weight and proportions. The Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 provides external 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 HX200V has measurements of 122mm x 87mm x 93mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 3.7") and a weight of 583 grams (1.29 lbs).

Check the Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 vs Sony HX200V in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are employing at that time. Underneath is the front view over all size comparison of the Galaxy Camera 2 against the HX200V.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the Galaxy Camera 2 and HX200V is 90 and 66 respectively.

Generally, its hard to visualise the contrast between sensor dimensions simply by going over a spec sheet. The pic underneath may provide you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the Galaxy Camera 2 and HX200V.

Clearly, each of the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same resolution. You can count on the Sony HX200V to deliver more detail having an extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also help you crop photographs much more aggressively. The fresher Galaxy Camera 2 will have an advantage with regard to sensor innovation.