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Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 vs Sony RX10

Portability
90
Imaging
40
Features
60
Overall
48
Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX10 front
Portability
58
Imaging
51
Features
76
Overall
61

Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 vs Sony RX10 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
  • Released January 2014
Sony RX10
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 125 - 12800 (Raise to 25600)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-200mm (F2.8) lens
  • 813g - 129 x 88 x 102mm
  • Launched March 2014
  • Newer Model is Sony RX10 II
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Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 vs Sony RX10 Overview

On this page, we are reviewing the Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 and Sony RX10, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Large Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Samsung and Sony. The image resolution of the Galaxy Camera 2 (16MP) and the RX10 (20MP) is very well matched but the Galaxy Camera 2 (1/2.3") and RX10 (1") provide totally different sensor sizing.

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The Galaxy Camera 2 was announced 2 months earlier than the RX10 and they are of a similar generation. Each of the cameras have different body design with the Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 being a Compact camera and the Sony RX10 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before getting straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a brief introduction of how the Galaxy Camera 2 scores versus the RX10 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 over the Sony RX10

 Galaxy Camera 2 RX10 
Display dimensions4.8"3"Larger display (+1.8")
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Sony RX10 over the Samsung Galaxy Camera 2

 RX10 Galaxy Camera 2 
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display resolution1290k1037kSharper display (+253k dot)

Common features in the Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 and Sony RX10

 Galaxy Camera 2 RX10 
LaunchedJanuary 2014March 2014Similar generation
Focus manually Dial precise focus
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen

Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 vs Sony RX10 Physical Comparison

If you're going to travel with your camera regularly, you're going to have to factor in its weight and volume. The Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 has exterior dimensions of 133mm x 71mm x 19mm (5.2" x 2.8" x 0.7") having a weight of 283 grams (0.62 lbs) while the Sony RX10 has sizing of 129mm x 88mm x 102mm (5.1" x 3.5" x 4.0") along with a weight of 813 grams (1.79 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you have attached at that moment. Below is a front view measurement comparison of the Galaxy Camera 2 compared to the RX10.

Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 vs Sony RX10 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Galaxy Camera 2 and RX10 is 90 and 58 respectively.

Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 vs Sony RX10 top view buttons comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 vs Sony RX10 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it's difficult to see the gap between sensor dimensions just by checking technical specs. The picture below will provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the Galaxy Camera 2 and RX10.

As you can tell, each of the cameras have different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The Galaxy Camera 2 using its tinier sensor will make shooting shallower DOF more challenging and the Sony RX10 will give greater detail with its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop photos a bit more aggressively.

Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 vs Sony RX10 sensor size comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 vs Sony RX10 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 vs Sony RX10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Portrait photography factors
Sony RX10 Portrait photography factors
44
has manual focus
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
includes face detect autofocus
can't use external flash
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
70
manual focus
megapixel count good (20 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (1")
offers face detect focus
supports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Samsung Galaxy Camera 2
Street photography with Sony RX10
65
image stabilization (Optical)
offers focus via touch
lighter than competition (283g)
screen is fixed
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
72
has a tilting screen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor size is decent (1")
supports RAW files
weather proofing
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Sports Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 as a Sports photography camera
Sony RX10 as a Sports photography camera
48
incredible zoom range (23-483mm 21.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
great battery power (400 shots)
low frames per second (5.0 frames per second)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
67
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (20 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (1")
weather proofing
better than average battery pack (420 CIPA)
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Travel photography features
Sony RX10 Travel photography features
73
great battery power (400 CIPA)
lighter than competition (283 grams)
connects via bluetooth
offers focus via touch
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
built-in flash
really wide (23mm)
great zoom (483mm)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f2.8)
58
better than average battery pack (420 CIPA)
weather proofing
megapixel count good (20 megapixels)
has built in flash
quite wide (24mm)
lack of Time Lapse function
does not posses selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Landscape photography features
Sony RX10 Landscape photography features
52
has manual focus
really wide (23mm)
very good size screen (4.8 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
great battery power (400 per charge)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
doesn't have Timelapse recording
63
manual focus
quite wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (20MP)
sensor size is decent (1")
supports RAW files
weather proofing
better than average battery pack (420 per charge)
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
lack of Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Vlogging information
Sony RX10 Vlogging information
37
really wide (23mm)
touchscreen functionality
image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect autofocus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
includes microphone support
lighter than competition (283g)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
30
quite wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detect focus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
comes with mic socket
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
does not posses selfie friendly display
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Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 vs Sony RX10 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 and Sony RX10
 Samsung Galaxy Camera 2Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX10
General Information
Manufacturer Samsung Sony
Model Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX10
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Large Sensor Superzoom
Released 2014-01-02 2014-03-20
Physical type Compact SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Processor Chip 1.6GHz Quad-Core Exynos Bionz X
Sensor type BSI-CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 13.2 x 8.8mm
Sensor 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
Highest Possible resolution 4608 x 3456 5472 x 3648
Maximum native ISO 3200 12800
Maximum enhanced ISO - 25600
Min native ISO 100 125
RAW format
Min enhanced ISO - 80
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points - 25
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 23-483mm (21.0x) 24-200mm (8.3x)
Maximum aperture f/2.8-5.9 f/2.8
Macro focus range 10cm -
Crop factor 5.8 2.7
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Tilting
Display size 4.8" 3"
Display resolution 1,037k dots 1,290k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display technology HD Super Clear Touch Display WhiteMagic
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 1,440k dots
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.7x
Features
Min shutter speed 16 secs 30 secs
Max shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/3200 secs
Continuous shutter rate 5.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 3.80 m 10.20 m
Flash settings Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, fill-in, slow sync, flash off, redeye fix Auto, fill-flash, slow sync, rear sync, off
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 24p) ,1440 x 1080 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic port
Headphone port
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 sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 283 grams (0.62 lb) 813 grams (1.79 lb)
Physical dimensions 133 x 71 x 19mm (5.2" x 2.8" x 0.7") 129 x 88 x 102mm (5.1" x 3.5" x 4.0")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested 69
DXO Color Depth score not tested 22.9
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 12.6
DXO Low light score not tested 474
Other
Battery life 400 photos 420 photos
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model Built-in NP-FW50
Self timer Yes (2, 5, or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, continuous)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage microSD/microSDHC/microSDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo
Card slots 1 1
Retail price $400 $698