Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 vs Sony RX100

Lets look much closer at the Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 and Sony RX100, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Large Sensor Compact by rivals Samsung and Sony. The sensor resolution of the Galaxy Camera 2 (16MP) and the RX100 (20MP) is relatively well matched but the Galaxy Camera 2 (1/2.3") and RX100 (1") boast different sensor sizing.

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The Galaxy Camera 2 was brought out 17 months later than the RX100 which makes them a generation apart from each other. Each of the cameras have different body design with the Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 being a Compact camera and the Sony RX100 being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before delving straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a concise introduction of how the Galaxy Camera 2 scores versus the RX100 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100. The entire galleries are available at Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Gallery and Sony RX100 Gallery.

For anyone who is looking to lug around your camera frequently, you have to think about its weight and volume. The Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 provides physical 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 RX100 has sizing of 102mm x 58mm x 36mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.4") along with a weight of 240 grams (0.53 lbs).

Compare the Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 and Sony RX100 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you select at that time. Following is a front view measurements comparison of the Galaxy Camera 2 versus the RX100.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the Galaxy Camera 2 and RX100 is 90 and 91 respectively.

In many cases, it is difficult to imagine the difference between sensor measurements only by looking at specs. The visual here should give you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the Galaxy Camera 2 and RX100.

All in all, both of the cameras have different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The Galaxy Camera 2 because of its tinier sensor is going to make achieving bokeh trickier and the Sony RX100 will give you more detail having its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop photographs a bit more aggressively. The younger Galaxy Camera 2 provides an advantage when it comes to sensor tech.