Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 vs Sony QX10

Its time to look a bit more in depth at the Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 versus Sony QX10, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Lens-style by brands Samsung and Sony. The resolution of the Galaxy Camera 2 (16MP) and the QX10 (18MP) is pretty close and both cameras boast the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The Galaxy Camera 2 was unveiled 4 months later than the QX10 so they are both of a similar generation. Both cameras have different body design with the Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 being a Compact camera and the Sony QX10 being a Lens-style camera.

Before we go right into a complete comparison, here is a quick synopsis of how the Galaxy Camera 2 grades versus the QX10 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-QX10. The full galleries are available at Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Gallery and Sony QX10 Gallery.

For those who are going to carry your camera regularly, you have to factor its weight and size. The Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 provides physical 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 QX10 has specifications of 62mm x 62mm x 33mm (2.4" x 2.4" x 1.3") with a weight of 105 grams (0.23 lbs).

Examine the Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 versus Sony QX10 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Here is a front view physical size comparison of the Galaxy Camera 2 and the QX10.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Galaxy Camera 2 and QX10 is 90 and 96 respectively.

Normally, its hard to imagine the difference in sensor sizing simply by researching technical specs. The photograph below will help provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the Galaxy Camera 2 and QX10.

As you can tell, each of these cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit different megapixels. You should expect the Sony QX10 to provide you with more detail having an extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also help you crop pictures a bit more aggressively.