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Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 vs Sony RX100 II

Portability
90
Imaging
40
Features
60
Overall
48
Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 II front
Portability
89
Imaging
51
Features
74
Overall
60

Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 vs Sony RX100 II 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 RX100 II
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 160 - 12800 (Push to 25600)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-100mm (F1.8-4.9) lens
  • 281g - 102 x 58 x 38mm
  • Launched June 2013
  • Previous Model is Sony RX100
  • Renewed by Sony RX100 III
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Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 vs Sony RX100 II Overview

The following is a in depth review of the Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 versus Sony RX100 II, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Large Sensor Compact by competitors Samsung and Sony. The resolution of the Galaxy Camera 2 (16MP) and the RX100 II (20MP) is relatively similar but the Galaxy Camera 2 (1/2.3") and RX100 II (1") boast totally different sensor sizes.

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The Galaxy Camera 2 was launched 7 months after the RX100 II which means that they are of a similar age. The two cameras feature different body design with the Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 being a Compact camera and the Sony RX100 II being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before diving into a more detailed comparison, here is a concise introduction of how the Galaxy Camera 2 matches up versus the RX100 II with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 over the Sony RX100 II

 Galaxy Camera 2 RX100 II 
LaunchedJanuary 2014June 2013Newer by 7 months
Screen size4.8"3"Bigger screen (+1.8")
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Sony RX100 II over the Samsung Galaxy Camera 2

 RX100 II Galaxy Camera 2 
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen resolution1229k1037kSharper screen (+192k dot)

Common features in the Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 and Sony RX100 II

 Galaxy Camera 2 RX100 II 
Manually focus More accurate focusing
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen

Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 vs Sony RX100 II Physical Comparison

If you are aiming to travel with your camera regularly, you have to take into account its weight and size. The Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 enjoys exterior dimensions 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 II has specifications of 102mm x 58mm x 38mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.5") accompanied by a weight of 281 grams (0.62 lbs).

Analyze the Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 versus Sony RX100 II in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are working with during that time. Following is a front view measurement comparison of the Galaxy Camera 2 compared to the RX100 II.

Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 vs Sony RX100 II size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the Galaxy Camera 2 and RX100 II is 90 and 89 respectively.

Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 vs Sony RX100 II top view buttons comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 vs Sony RX100 II Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, its hard to envision the contrast between sensor dimensions simply by reading specs. The pic underneath will help give you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the Galaxy Camera 2 and RX100 II.

As you can plainly see, both the cameras feature different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The Galaxy Camera 2 due to its tinier sensor will make getting shallow depth of field more challenging and the Sony RX100 II will deliver extra detail utilizing its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop photographs way more aggressively. The more recent Galaxy Camera 2 will have a benefit in sensor technology.

Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 vs Sony RX100 II sensor size comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 vs Sony RX100 II Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 vs Sony RX100 II Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Portrait photography highlights
Sony RX100 II Portrait photography highlights
44
focusing manually
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
comes with face detect focusing
external flash not possible
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
70
you can focus manually
flash sync speed is above average (1/2,000s)
good megapixels (20MP)
good sensor size (1")
includes face detection focusing
saves RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 as a Street photography camera
Sony RX100 II as a Street photography camera
65
image stabilization (Optical)
boasts focus by touch
lighter than competition in class (283 grams)
no moving screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
85
screen tilts up and down
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good sensor size (1")
saves RAW formats
lighter than average in class (281g)
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Sports Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Sports photography advice
Sony RX100 II Sports photography advice
48
great zoom range (23-483mm 21.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16MP)
better than average battery power (400 CIPA)
slow continuous shooting (5.0 fps)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
67
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (20 megapixels)
good sensor size (1")
includes tracking autofocus
good battery (350 CIPA)
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Travel photography advice
Sony RX100 II Travel photography advice
73
better than average battery power (400 per charge)
lighter than competition in class (283 grams)
has bluetooth
boasts focus by touch
good megapixels (16MP)
flash built-in
decently wide (23mm)
long zoom (483mm)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f2.8)
80
good battery (350 per charge)
lighter than average in class (281g)
good megapixels (20MP)
has built in flash
fairly wide (28mm)
fast max aperture (f1.8)
display is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony RX100 II as a Landscape photography camera
52
focusing manually
decently wide (23mm)
big screen (4.8 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
better than average battery power (400 shots)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
doesn't have Timelapse mode
74
you can focus manually
fairly wide (28mm)
fast max aperture (f1.8)
good sized screen (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (20MP)
good sensor size (1")
saves RAW formats
good battery (350 CIPA)
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Vlogging factors
Sony RX100 II Vlogging factors
37
decently wide (23mm)
touchscreen functionality
image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect focusing
high video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
includes microphone socket
lighter than competition in class (283g)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
37
fairly wide (28mm)
fast max aperture (f1.8)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detection focusing
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than average in class (281 grams)
display is not selfie friendly
lack of external mic socket
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Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 vs Sony RX100 II Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 and Sony RX100 II
 Samsung Galaxy Camera 2Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 II
General Information
Company Samsung Sony
Model type Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 II
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Large Sensor Compact
Released 2014-01-02 2013-06-27
Physical type Compact Large Sensor Compact
Sensor Information
Chip 1.6GHz Quad-Core Exynos -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS 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 16MP 20MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4608 x 3456 5472 x 3648
Highest native ISO 3200 12800
Highest boosted ISO - 25600
Minimum native ISO 100 160
RAW photos
Minimum boosted ISO - 100
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points - 25
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 23-483mm (21.0x) 28-100mm (3.6x)
Maximum aperture f/2.8-5.9 f/1.8-4.9
Macro focusing range 10cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 2.7
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Tilting
Display diagonal 4.8 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 1,037 thousand dots 1,229 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display technology HD Super Clear Touch Display Xtra Fine WhiteMagic TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic (optional)
Features
Slowest shutter speed 16 secs 30 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 5.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 3.80 m 15.00 m (ISO Auto (W))
Flash settings Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, fill-in, slow sync, flash off, redeye fix Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Maximum flash synchronize - 1/2000 secs
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video 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
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 283 grams (0.62 lbs) 281 grams (0.62 lbs)
Physical dimensions 133 x 71 x 19mm (5.2" x 2.8" x 0.7") 102 x 58 x 38mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.5")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested 67
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 22.5
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 12.4
DXO Low light rating not tested 483
Other
Battery life 400 photos 350 photos
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID Built-in NP-BX1
Self timer Yes (2, 5, or 10 sec) Yes (10 sec. / 2 sec. / Self-portrait One-person/ Self-portrait Two-person/ Self timer Continuous (3 or 5 shots))
Time lapse feature With downloadable app
Type of storage microSD/microSDHC/microSDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo
Card slots Single Single
Retail pricing $400 $598