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Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 vs Sony QX100

Portability
90
Imaging
40
Features
60
Overall
48
Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-QX100 front
Portability
92
Imaging
51
Features
44
Overall
48

Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 vs Sony QX100 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
  • Introduced January 2014
Sony QX100
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1" Sensor
  • " Fixed Display
  • ISO 160 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-100mm (F1.8-4.9) lens
  • 179g - 63 x 63 x 56mm
  • Introduced September 2013
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Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 vs Sony QX100 Overview

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.

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Reasons to pick Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 over the Sony QX100

 Galaxy Camera 2 QX100 
Display sizing4.8""Larger display (+4.8")
Display resolution1037k0kSharper display (+1037k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony QX100 over the Samsung Galaxy Camera 2

 QX100 Galaxy Camera 2 

Common features in the Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 and Sony QX100

 Galaxy Camera 2 QX100 
IntroducedJanuary 2014September 2013Similar generation
Focus manually Dial precise focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 vs Sony QX100 Physical Comparison

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.

Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 vs Sony QX100 size comparison

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

Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 vs Sony QX100 top view buttons comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 vs Sony QX100 Sensor Comparison

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.

Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 vs Sony QX100 sensor size comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 vs Sony QX100 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 vs Sony QX100 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Portrait photography info
Sony QX100 Portrait photography info
44
focusing manually
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
features face detect focusing
can't use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
53
manual focus
good MP (20 megapixels)
sensor size is good (1")
offers face detection focusing
no manual mode
cannot use external flash
does not have RAW support
Photography Glossary

Street Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 as a Street photography camera
Sony QX100 as a Street photography camera
65
image stabilization (Optical)
features focus via touch
lighter than others in class (283 grams)
no moving screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
71
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor size is good (1")
comes with touch focus
no articulating screen
does not have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Sports photography advice
Sony QX100 Sports photography advice
48
incredible zoom range (23-483mm 21.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16MP)
good battery pack (400 per charge)
slow frames per second (5.0 frames/s)
small sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
55
image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (20MP)
sensor size is good (1")
not so great battery pack (200 shots)
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Travel photography factors
Sony QX100 Travel photography factors
73
good battery pack (400 CIPA)
lighter than others in class (283g)
has bluetooth
features focus via touch
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
really wide (23mm)
long reach (483mm)
missing Time Lapse function
screen is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f2.8)
69
comes with touch focus
good MP (20 megapixels)
decently wide (28mm)
very good maximum aperture (f1.8)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
not so great battery pack (200 shots)
display isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Samsung Galaxy Camera 2
Landscape photography with Sony QX100
52
focusing manually
really wide (23mm)
screen larger than average (4.8 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16MP)
good battery pack (400 per charge)
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
missing Time Lapse function
54
manual focus
decently wide (28mm)
very good maximum aperture (f1.8)
image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (20MP)
sensor size is good (1")
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
small screen ( inch)
no manual mode
does not have RAW support
not so great battery pack (200 CIPA)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 as a Vlogging camera
Sony QX100 as a Vlogging camera
37
really wide (23mm)
touchscreen functionality
image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect focusing
good video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
comes with mic support
lighter than others in class (283g)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen is not selfie friendly
38
decently wide (28mm)
very good maximum aperture (f1.8)
screen is touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detection focusing
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
doesn't have external microphone port
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Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 vs Sony QX100 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 and Sony QX100
 Samsung Galaxy Camera 2Sony Cyber-shot DSC-QX100
General Information
Company Samsung Sony
Model Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-QX100
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Lens-style
Introduced 2014-01-02 2013-09-05
Body design Compact Lens-style
Sensor Information
Chip 1.6GHz Quad-Core Exynos -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 13.2 x 8.8mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 116.2mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 20 megapixels
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 5472 x 3648
Highest native ISO 3200 6400
Minimum native ISO 100 160
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 23-483mm (21.0x) 28-100mm (3.6x)
Maximum aperture f/2.8-5.9 f/1.8-4.9
Macro focus range 10cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 2.7
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 4.8 inches -
Display resolution 1,037 thousand dot 0 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display tech HD Super Clear Touch Display Depends on connected smartphone
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 16 secs 4 secs
Max shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 5.0 frames per second -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 3.80 m no built-in flash
Flash settings Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, fill-in, slow sync, flash off, redeye fix None
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 1920 x 1080 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
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 pounds) 179 gr (0.39 pounds)
Dimensions 133 x 71 x 19mm (5.2" x 2.8" x 0.7") 63 x 63 x 56mm (2.5" x 2.5" x 2.2")
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 pictures 200 pictures
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model Built-in NP-BN,
Self timer Yes (2, 5, or 10 sec) Yes (2, 10 secs)
Time lapse feature
Storage media microSD/microSDHC/microSDXC microSD, microSDHC, microSDXC, Memory Stick Micro
Storage slots 1 1
Price at release $400 $268