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Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 vs Sony QX10

Portability
90
Imaging
40
Features
60
Overall
48
Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-QX10 front
Portability
96
Imaging
43
Features
34
Overall
39

Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 vs Sony QX10 Key Specs

Samsung Galaxy Camera 2
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 4.8" Fixed Display
  • 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
Sony QX10
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • " Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1440 x 1080 video
  • 25-250mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 105g - 62 x 62 x 33mm
  • Introduced September 2013
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Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 vs Sony QX10 Overview

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.

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Reasons to pick Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 over the Sony QX10

 Galaxy Camera 2 QX10 
Manual focus More exact focus
Screen dimensions4.8""Bigger screen (+4.8")
Screen resolution1037k0kClearer screen (+1037k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony QX10 over the Samsung Galaxy Camera 2

 QX10 Galaxy Camera 2 

Common features in the Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 and Sony QX10

 Galaxy Camera 2 QX10 
IntroducedJanuary 2014September 2013Same generation
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 vs Sony QX10 Physical Comparison

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).

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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.

Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 vs Sony QX10 size comparison

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

Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 vs Sony QX10 top view buttons comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 vs Sony QX10 Sensor Comparison

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.

Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 vs Sony QX10 sensor size comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 vs Sony QX10 Screen and ViewFinder

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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Portrait photography features
Sony QX10 Portrait photography features
44
manual focus
resolution is good (16MP)
offers face detect focus
can't use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
37
MP count good (18 megapixels)
comes with face detect focus
focusing manually not possible
no manual exposure
no external flash support
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 as a Street photography camera
Sony QX10 as a Street photography camera
65
has image stabilization (Optical)
provides touch focus
lighter than others (283g)
screen is fixed
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
68
has image stabilization (Optical)
provides focus by touch
lighter than competition (105 grams)
no articulating screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Sports photography factors
Sony QX10 Sports photography factors
48
excellent zoom range (23-483mm 21.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16MP)
good battery life (400 per charge)
continuous shooting slow (5.0 fps)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
38
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (18MP)
no shutter priority
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
not so great battery life (220 per charge)
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Travel photography info
Sony QX10 Travel photography info
73
good battery life (400 CIPA)
lighter than others (283g)
has bluetooth
provides touch focus
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
decently wide (23mm)
great reach (483mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
69
lighter than competition (105 grams)
provides focus by touch
MP count good (18MP)
relatively wide (25mm)
long zoom (250mm)
does not have Timelapse function
not so great battery life (220 shots)
does not have selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Samsung Galaxy Camera 2
Landscape photography with Sony QX10
52
manual focus
decently wide (23mm)
lovely big screen (4.8 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16MP)
good battery life (400 shots)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
39
relatively wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (18MP)
focusing manually not possible
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
small screen ( inch)
no manual exposure
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
not so great battery life (220 per charge)
does not have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 as a Vlogging camera
Sony QX10 as a Vlogging camera
37
decently wide (23mm)
touch screen
has image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detect focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
does have mic port
lighter than others (283 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
display is not selfie friendly
34
relatively wide (25mm)
has touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect focus
lighter than competition (105g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
does not have selfie friendly display
video res low (1440 x 1080 pixels)
does not have microphone port
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Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 vs Sony QX10 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 and Sony QX10
 Samsung Galaxy Camera 2Sony Cyber-shot DSC-QX10
General Information
Brand Name Samsung Sony
Model Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-QX10
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Lens-style
Announced 2014-01-02 2013-09-04
Body design Compact Lens-style
Sensor Information
Processor 1.6GHz Quad-Core Exynos -
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 16 megapixels 18 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4608 x 3456 4896 x 3672
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 23-483mm (21.0x) 25-250mm (10.0x)
Maximal aperture f/2.8-5.9 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focus distance 10cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 4.8" -
Display resolution 1,037k dot 0k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display tech HD Super Clear Touch Display Depends on connected smartphone
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 16s 4s
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1600s
Continuous shutter speed 5.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 3.80 m no built-in flash
Flash modes Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, fill-in, slow sync, flash off, redeye fix None
External flash
AE 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 1440 x 1080 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1440x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
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) 105 gr (0.23 lb)
Physical dimensions 133 x 71 x 19mm (5.2" x 2.8" x 0.7") 62 x 62 x 33mm (2.4" x 2.4" x 1.3")
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 photographs 220 photographs
Battery form Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model Built-in NP-BN,
Self timer Yes (2, 5, or 10 sec) Yes (2, 10 secs)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage microSD/microSDHC/microSDXC microSD, microSDHC, microSDXC, Memory Stick Micro
Storage slots 1 1
Pricing at release $400 $250