Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 vs Sony HX5

Here, we are analyzing the Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 vs Sony HX5, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Samsung and Sony. There exists a significant gap among the resolutions of the Galaxy Camera 2 (16MP) and HX5 (10MP) and the Galaxy Camera 2 (1/2.3") and HX5 (1/2.4") boast different sensor size.

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The Galaxy Camera 2 was brought out 3 years later than the HX5 and that is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before going straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a concise synopsis of how the Galaxy Camera 2 matches up against the HX5 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX5. The entire galleries are available at Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Gallery and Sony HX5 Gallery.

In case you're intending to carry your camera, you should take into account its weight and volume. The Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 enjoys outside measurements of 133mm x 71mm x 19mm (5.2" x 2.8" x 0.7") and a weight of 283 grams (0.62 lbs) and the Sony HX5 has sizing of 102mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") along with a weight of 200 grams (0.44 lbs).

Look at the Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 vs Sony HX5 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you have chosen at the time. Following is a front view size comparison of the Galaxy Camera 2 against the HX5.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Galaxy Camera 2 and HX5 is 90 and 92 respectively.

Typically, its tough to picture the gap in sensor sizing merely by researching specs. The photograph underneath will give you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the Galaxy Camera 2 and HX5.

As you can plainly see, both of those cameras come with different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The Galaxy Camera 2 because of its larger sensor is going to make achieving shallower DOF simpler and the Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 will result in greater detail having its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop photos a good deal more aggressively. The more modern Galaxy Camera 2 provides a benefit when it comes to sensor technology.