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Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 vs Sony HX350

Portability
90
Imaging
40
Features
60
Overall
48
Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX350 front
Portability
62
Imaging
46
Features
51
Overall
48

Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 vs Sony HX350 Key Specs

Samsung Galaxy Camera 2
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 4.8" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 23-483mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 283g - 133 x 71 x 19mm
  • Introduced January 2014
Sony HX350
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200 (Bump to 12800)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-1200mm (F2.8-6.3) lens
  • 652g - 130 x 93 x 103mm
  • Released December 2016
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Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 vs Sony HX350 Overview

The following is a complete analysis of the Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 and Sony HX350, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by brands Samsung and Sony. The resolution of the Galaxy Camera 2 (16MP) and the HX350 (20MP) is fairly similar and they possess the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The Galaxy Camera 2 was introduced 4 years prior to the HX350 which is quite a big difference as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras offer different body type with the Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 being a Compact camera and the Sony HX350 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before delving in to a detailed comparison, below is a short view of how the Galaxy Camera 2 matches up against the HX350 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 over the Sony HX350

 Galaxy Camera 2 HX350 
Display sizing4.8"3"Larger display (+1.8")
Display resolution1037k922kSharper display (+115k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Sony HX350 over the Samsung Galaxy Camera 2

 HX350 Galaxy Camera 2 
ReleasedDecember 2016January 2014Newer by 36 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display

Common features in the Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 and Sony HX350

 Galaxy Camera 2 HX350 
Manual focus More precise focus
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen

Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 vs Sony HX350 Physical Comparison

If you are intending to travel with your camera frequently, you have to consider its weight and measurements. 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) while the Sony HX350 has proportions of 130mm x 93mm x 103mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 4.1") having a weight of 652 grams (1.44 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Below is the front view measurements comparison of the Galaxy Camera 2 and the HX350.

Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 vs Sony HX350 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Galaxy Camera 2 and HX350 is 90 and 62 respectively.

Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 vs Sony HX350 top view buttons comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 vs Sony HX350 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is difficult to visualize the difference between sensor dimensions only by going over specs. The picture here may give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the Galaxy Camera 2 and HX350.

As you can plainly see, both of the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but different megapixels. You can anticipate the Sony HX350 to offer extra detail using its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also help you crop photos far more aggressively. The more aged Galaxy Camera 2 is going to be behind in sensor innovation.

Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 vs Sony HX350 sensor size comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 vs Sony HX350 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 vs Sony HX350 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Portrait photography information
Sony HX350 Portrait photography information
44
you can focus manually
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
features face detection focus
external flash not possible
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
47
you can focus manually
MP count decent (20MP)
includes face detection focus
can't use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Street photography factors
Sony HX350 Street photography factors
65
has image stabilization (Optical)
provides touch focus
lighter than competition in class (283 grams)
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
50
tilting screen
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
heavier than average in class (652g)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Samsung Galaxy Camera 2
Sports photography with Sony HX350
48
long zoom range (23-483mm 21.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
good battery power (400 shots)
slow fps (5.0 frames per second)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
53
great zoom range (24-1200mm 50.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (20 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Travel photography features
Sony HX350 Travel photography features
73
good battery power (400 shots)
lighter than competition in class (283g)
has bluetooth
provides touch focus
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
flash built-in
reasonably wide (23mm)
very long reach (483mm)
lack of Timelapse recording
screen is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
54
MP count decent (20MP)
has built in flash
pretty wide (24mm)
very long zoom (1200mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
heavier than average in class (652g)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Landscape photography highlights
Sony HX350 Landscape photography highlights
52
you can focus manually
reasonably wide (23mm)
big screen (4.8 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
good battery power (400 CIPA)
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
lack of Timelapse recording
49
you can focus manually
pretty wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (20 megapixels)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 as a Vlogging camera
Sony HX350 as a Vlogging camera
37
reasonably wide (23mm)
touchscreen capability
has image stabilization (Optical)
features face detection focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
does have external microphone support
lighter than competition in class (283g)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is not selfie friendly
27
pretty wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detection focus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
doesn't have external mic jack
heavier than average in class (652g)
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Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 vs Sony HX350 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 and Sony HX350
 Samsung Galaxy Camera 2Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX350
General Information
Brand Samsung Sony
Model Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX350
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2014-01-02 2016-12-20
Body design Compact SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Powered by 1.6GHz Quad-Core Exynos BIONZ X
Sensor type BSI-CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 20MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4608 x 3456 5184 x 3456
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Max enhanced ISO - 12800
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 23-483mm (21.0x) 24-1200mm (50.0x)
Highest aperture f/2.8-5.9 f/2.8-6.3
Macro focus range 10cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Tilting
Screen sizing 4.8" 3"
Screen resolution 1,037k dot 922k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen technology HD Super Clear Touch Display -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 202k dot
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Features
Minimum shutter speed 16s 30s
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/4000s
Continuous shutter speed 5.0 frames per sec 10.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 3.80 m 8.50 m (at Auto ISO)
Flash options Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, fill-in, slow sync, flash off, redeye fix Off, auto, fill, slow sync, advanced, rear sync
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 1920 x 1080
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic input
Headphone input
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 lb) 652 gr (1.44 lb)
Dimensions 133 x 71 x 19mm (5.2" x 2.8" x 0.7") 130 x 93 x 103mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 4.1")
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 300 photos
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model Built-in -
Self timer Yes (2, 5, or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, portrait)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage microSD/microSDHC/microSDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC + Memory Stick Pro Duo
Storage slots One One
Launch price $400 -