Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 vs Sony HX90V
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Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 vs Sony HX90V Key Specs
(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
- Announced January 2014
(Full Review)
- 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Tilting Screen
- ISO 80 - 12800
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-720mm (F3.5-6.4) lens
- 245g - 102 x 58 x 36mm
- Revealed April 2015
Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 vs Sony HX90V Overview
Its time to look more in depth at the Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 versus Sony HX90V, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by manufacturers Samsung and Sony. The resolution of the Galaxy Camera 2 (16MP) and the HX90V (18MP) is relatively comparable and both cameras offer the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").
Sora from OpenAI releases its first ever music videoThe Galaxy Camera 2 was revealed 15 months before the HX90V which makes them a generation away from each other. Each of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).
Before we go right into a more detailed comparison, here is a concise introduction of how the Galaxy Camera 2 grades against the HX90V in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 vs Sony HX90V Gallery
Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX90V. The full galleries are available at Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Gallery and Sony HX90V Gallery.
Reasons to pick Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 over the Sony HX90V
Galaxy Camera 2 | HX90V | |||
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Screen dimensions | 4.8" | 3" | Bigger screen (+1.8") | |
Screen resolution | 1037k | 921k | Sharper screen (+116k dot) | |
Touch screen | Quickly navigate |
Reasons to pick Sony HX90V over the Samsung Galaxy Camera 2
HX90V | Galaxy Camera 2 | |||
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Revealed | April 2015 | January 2014 | More modern by 15 months | |
Screen type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting screen | |
Selfie screen | Take selfies |
Common features in the Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 and Sony HX90V
Galaxy Camera 2 | HX90V | |||
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Manually focus | Very precise focus |
Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 vs Sony HX90V Physical Comparison
For those who are aiming to carry around your camera frequently, you should factor in its weight and dimensions. The Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 comes with outer dimensions of 133mm x 71mm x 19mm (5.2" x 2.8" x 0.7") with a weight of 283 grams (0.62 lbs) and the Sony HX90V has dimensions of 102mm x 58mm x 36mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.4") having a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs).
Check out the Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 versus Sony HX90V in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you have chosen during that time. Here is a front view measurement comparison of the Galaxy Camera 2 compared to the HX90V.
Using size and weight, the portability rating of the Galaxy Camera 2 and HX90V is 90 and 91 respectively.
Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 vs Sony HX90V Sensor Comparison
Usually, its tough to envision the contrast in sensor sizes simply by going through technical specs. The pic below will help provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the Galaxy Camera 2 and HX90V.
As you have seen, both the cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same resolution. You should count on the Sony HX90V to provide greater detail because of its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop photographs a bit more aggressively. The more aged Galaxy Camera 2 will be behind in sensor tech.
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Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 vs Sony HX90V Specifications
Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX90V | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Samsung | Sony |
Model | Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX90V |
Class | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Announced | 2014-01-02 | 2015-04-14 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | 1.6GHz Quad-Core Exynos | Bionz X |
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 | 16MP | 18MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Peak resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4896 x 3672 |
Highest native ISO | 3200 | 12800 |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW images | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Continuous AF | ||
Single AF | ||
AF tracking | ||
AF selectice | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
AF multi area | ||
Live view AF | ||
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) | 24-720mm (30.0x) |
Maximum aperture | f/2.8-5.9 | f/3.5-6.4 |
Macro focus range | 10cm | 5cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Tilting |
Screen size | 4.8 inch | 3 inch |
Screen resolution | 1,037k dot | 921k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Screen tech | HD Super Clear Touch Display | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | - | 638k dot |
Viewfinder coverage | - | 100 percent |
Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.5x |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 16 seconds | 30 seconds |
Max shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
Continuous shutter speed | 5.0 frames per second | 10.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | 3.80 m | 5.40 m (with Auto ISO) |
Flash modes | Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, fill-in, slow sync, flash off, redeye fix | Auto, flash on, slow sync, flash off, rear sync |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 | 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 30p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (30p) |
Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
Video format | MPEG-4, H.264 | AVCHD, XAVC S |
Microphone input | ||
Headphone input | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | BuiltIn | BuiltIn |
Physical | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 283 gr (0.62 lbs) | 245 gr (0.54 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 133 x 71 x 19mm (5.2" x 2.8" x 0.7") | 102 x 58 x 36mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.4") |
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 images | 360 images |
Battery format | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | Built-in | NP-BX1 |
Self timer | Yes (2, 5, or 10 sec) | Yes |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | microSD/microSDHC/microSDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Cost at release | $400 | $440 |