Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 vs Sony RX10 IV

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.

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The 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.

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.

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.

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.