Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 vs Sony RX1

On this page, we will be looking at the Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 vs Sony RX1, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Large Sensor Compact by manufacturers Samsung and Sony. There is a huge difference among the image resolutions of the Galaxy Camera 2 (16MP) and RX1 (24MP) and the Galaxy Camera 2 (1/2.3") and RX1 (Full frame) posses different sensor sizes.

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The Galaxy Camera 2 was introduced 11 months after the RX1 so they are of a similar generation. Each of these cameras have different body design with the Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 being a Compact camera and the Sony RX1 being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before diving straight to a full comparison, here is a simple overview of how the Galaxy Camera 2 scores versus the RX1 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1. The whole galleries are available at Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Gallery and Sony RX1 Gallery.

For those who are going to travel with your camera regularly, you should take into account its weight and dimensions. The Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 provides external measurements of 133mm x 71mm x 19mm (5.2" x 2.8" x 0.7") along with a weight of 283 grams (0.62 lbs) while the Sony RX1 has dimensions of 113mm x 65mm x 70mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 2.8") along with a weight of 482 grams (1.06 lbs).

Take a look at the Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 vs Sony RX1 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you have attached at that time. Following is a front view measurement comparison of the Galaxy Camera 2 against the RX1.

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the Galaxy Camera 2 and RX1 is 90 and 79 respectively.

In many cases, it is difficult to picture the difference in sensor dimensions merely by researching specs. The image here might give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the Galaxy Camera 2 and RX1.

As you can plainly see, the two cameras have different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The Galaxy Camera 2 having a smaller sensor is going to make shooting shallow DOF tougher and the Sony RX1 will render more detail using its extra 8 Megapixels. Higher resolution will let you crop shots a bit more aggressively. The fresher Galaxy Camera 2 provides an edge with regard to sensor innovation.