Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 vs Sony RX10 IV
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Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 vs Sony RX10 IV Key Specs
(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
- Revealed January 2014
(Full Review)
- 20MP - 1" Sensor
- 3" Tilting Display
- ISO 125 - 12800 (Bump to 25600)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 3840 x 2160 video
- 24-600mm (F2.4-4.0) lens
- 1095g - 133 x 94 x 145mm
- Revealed September 2017
- Old Model is Sony RX10 III
Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 vs Sony RX10 IV Overview
In this write-up, we are matching up the Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 versus Sony RX10 IV, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Large Sensor Superzoom by competitors Samsung and Sony. The sensor resolution of the Galaxy Camera 2 (16MP) and the RX10 IV (20MP) is fairly similar but the Galaxy Camera 2 (1/2.3") and RX10 IV (1") feature different sensor sizing.
Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created ImagesThe Galaxy Camera 2 was released 4 years before the RX10 IV which is quite a serious gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 being a Compact camera and the Sony RX10 IV being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.
Before going straight into a full comparison, below is a quick summary of how the Galaxy Camera 2 grades against the RX10 IV when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 vs Sony RX10 IV Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX10 IV. The complete galleries are available at Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Gallery and Sony RX10 IV Gallery.
Reasons to pick Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 over the Sony RX10 IV
Galaxy Camera 2 | RX10 IV | |||
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Display sizing | 4.8" | 3" | Larger display (+1.8") |
Reasons to pick Sony RX10 IV over the Samsung Galaxy Camera 2
RX10 IV | Galaxy Camera 2 | |||
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Revealed | September 2017 | January 2014 | More modern by 44 months | |
Display type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting display | |
Display resolution | 1440k | 1037k | Sharper display (+403k dot) |
Common features in the Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 and Sony RX10 IV
Galaxy Camera 2 | RX10 IV | |||
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Manual focus | Dial accurate focusing | |||
Selfie screen | Neither offers selfie screen | |||
Touch display | Easily navigate |
Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 vs Sony RX10 IV Physical Comparison
If you are planning to carry around your camera regularly, you'll have to factor its weight and volume. The Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 offers outer dimensions of 133mm x 71mm x 19mm (5.2" x 2.8" x 0.7") with a weight of 283 grams (0.62 lbs) while the Sony RX10 IV has sizing of 133mm x 94mm x 145mm (5.2" x 3.7" x 5.7") along with a weight of 1095 grams (2.41 lbs).
Analyze the Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 versus Sony RX10 IV in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you choose at the time. Here is the front view sizing comparison of the Galaxy Camera 2 vs the RX10 IV.
Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Galaxy Camera 2 and RX10 IV is 90 and 52 respectively.
Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 vs Sony RX10 IV Sensor Comparison
More often than not, its difficult to picture the difference between sensor sizes only by reading technical specs. The image here should offer you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the Galaxy Camera 2 and RX10 IV.
As you can tell, both the cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The Galaxy Camera 2 featuring a tinier sensor is going to make getting shallow depth of field harder and the Sony RX10 IV will offer you extra detail as a result of its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will let you crop photos far more aggressively. The more aged Galaxy Camera 2 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.
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Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 vs Sony RX10 IV Specifications
Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX10 IV | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Samsung | Sony |
Model | Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX10 IV |
Category | Small Sensor Superzoom | Large Sensor Superzoom |
Revealed | 2014-01-02 | 2017-09-12 |
Physical type | Compact | SLR-like (bridge) |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | 1.6GHz Quad-Core Exynos | Bionz X |
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 area | 28.1mm² | 116.2mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16MP | 20MP |
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 |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 125 |
RAW files | ||
Lowest enhanced ISO | - | 64 |
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
AF touch | ||
Continuous AF | ||
Single AF | ||
AF tracking | ||
Selective AF | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
AF multi area | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detect focusing | ||
Contract detect focusing | ||
Phase detect focusing | ||
Number of focus points | - | 315 |
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 23-483mm (21.0x) | 24-600mm (25.0x) |
Largest aperture | f/2.8-5.9 | f/2.4-4.0 |
Macro focus distance | 10cm | 3cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 2.7 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Tilting |
Display size | 4.8 inch | 3 inch |
Display resolution | 1,037k dots | 1,440k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Display tech | HD Super Clear Touch Display | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | - | 2,359k dots |
Viewfinder coverage | - | 100 percent |
Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.7x |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 16 secs | 30 secs |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/2000 secs |
Fastest quiet shutter speed | - | 1/32000 secs |
Continuous shutter rate | 5.0 frames per second | 24.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | 3.80 m | 10.80 m (at Auto ISO) |
Flash modes | Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, fill-in, slow sync, flash off, redeye fix | Auto, fill-flash, slow sync, rear sync, off |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Fastest flash synchronize | - | 1/2000 secs |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 | 3840 x 2160 (30p, 25p, 24p), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 24p) ,1440 x 1080 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p) |
Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | 3840x2160 |
Video data format | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S |
Microphone 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 | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 283g (0.62 pounds) | 1095g (2.41 pounds) |
Dimensions | 133 x 71 x 19mm (5.2" x 2.8" x 0.7") | 133 x 94 x 145mm (5.2" x 3.7" x 5.7") |
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 | 400 photographs |
Battery type | 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 recording | ||
Type of storage | microSD/microSDHC/microSDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Price at release | $400 | $1,698 |