Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 vs Sony QX100

Following is a extensive overview of the Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 versus Sony QX100, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Lens-style by brands Samsung and Sony. The sensor resolution of the Galaxy Camera 2 (16MP) and the QX100 (20MP) is very similar but the Galaxy Camera 2 (1/2.3") and QX100 (1") possess different sensor sizes.

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The Galaxy Camera 2 was introduced 4 months after the QX100 and they are of a similar generation. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 being a Compact camera and the Sony QX100 being a Lens-style camera.

Before going through a full comparison, below is a quick synopsis of how the Galaxy Camera 2 matches up vs the QX100 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-QX100. The whole galleries are viewable at Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Gallery and Sony QX100 Gallery.

If you're intending to carry around your camera often, you will need to factor its weight and size. The Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 provides physical 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 QX100 has specifications of 63mm x 63mm x 56mm (2.5" x 2.5" x 2.2") having a weight of 179 grams (0.39 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you have chosen at that moment. The following is the front view physical size comparison of the Galaxy Camera 2 versus the QX100.

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the Galaxy Camera 2 and QX100 is 90 and 92 respectively.

In many cases, it is very difficult to imagine the contrast between sensor sizes merely by reading a spec sheet. The image below will give you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the Galaxy Camera 2 and QX100.

Clearly, both the cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The Galaxy Camera 2 using its tinier sensor is going to make shooting shallow depth of field more challenging and the Sony QX100 will deliver more detail using its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop images far more aggressively.