Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 vs Sony HX99

On this page, we will be evaluating the Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 and Sony HX99, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by competitors Samsung and Sony. The resolution of the Galaxy Camera 2 (16MP) and the HX99 (18MP) is pretty well matched but the Galaxy Camera 2 (1/2.3") and HX99 (1/2.3-inch) have totally different sensor sizing.

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The Galaxy Camera 2 was released 5 years before the HX99 and that is quite a sizable gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before diving into a in depth comparison, here is a short highlight of how the Galaxy Camera 2 scores against the HX99 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX99. The complete galleries are provided at Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Gallery and Sony HX99 Gallery.

If you are planning to lug around your camera, you are going to need to consider its weight and measurements. The Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 comes with exterior measurements of 133mm x 71mm x 19mm (5.2" x 2.8" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 283 grams (0.62 lbs) and the Sony HX99 has proportions of 102mm x 58mm x 36mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.4") accompanied by a weight of 242 grams (0.53 lbs).

See the Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 and Sony HX99 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you have attached at the time. Underneath is a front view measurement comparison of the Galaxy Camera 2 compared to the HX99.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Galaxy Camera 2 and HX99 is 90 and 91 respectively.

Typically, it's difficult to see the contrast between sensor measurements only by checking a spec sheet. The visual underneath may provide you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the Galaxy Camera 2 and HX99.

As you can see, both of those cameras have different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The Galaxy Camera 2 featuring a bigger sensor will make achieving shallow DOF simpler and the Sony HX99 will give you greater detail as a result of its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also help you crop photographs a bit more aggressively. The older Galaxy Camera 2 is going to be behind in sensor innovation.