Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 vs Sony HX20V

Here is a complete assessment of the Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 and Sony HX20V, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by rivals Samsung and Sony. The sensor resolution of the Galaxy Camera 2 (16MP) and the HX20V (18MP) is fairly well matched and both cameras offer the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The Galaxy Camera 2 was unveiled 18 months later than the HX20V making them a generation apart from each other. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before diving right into a thorough comparison, here is a concise view of how the Galaxy Camera 2 matches up versus the HX20V with respect 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-HX20V. The full galleries are provided at Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Gallery & Sony HX20V Gallery.

If you're planning to carry your camera frequently, you will want to take into account its weight and proportions. The Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 has got outer dimensions of 133mm x 71mm x 19mm (5.2" x 2.8" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 283 grams (0.62 lbs) whilst the Sony HX20V has measurements of 107mm x 62mm x 35mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.4") and a weight of 254 grams (0.56 lbs).

Analyze the Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 and Sony HX20V in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you select during that time. Here is a front view physical size comparison of the Galaxy Camera 2 against the HX20V.

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the Galaxy Camera 2 and HX20V is 90 and 90 respectively.

In many cases, its hard to picture the gap between sensor sizing merely by checking technical specs. The photograph here may give you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the Galaxy Camera 2 and HX20V.

As you have seen, each of the cameras feature the identical sensor size but different MP. You can anticipate the Sony HX20V to give more detail having an extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also let you crop images way more aggressively. The fresher Galaxy Camera 2 should have an edge when it comes to sensor innovation.