Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 vs Sony RX100 III

Below is a extensive comparison of the Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 versus Sony RX100 III, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Large Sensor Compact by manufacturers Samsung and Sony. The resolution of the Galaxy Camera 2 (16MP) and the RX100 III (20MP) is very close but the Galaxy Camera 2 (1/2.3") and RX100 III (1") use different sensor measurements.

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The Galaxy Camera 2 was brought out 4 months prior to the RX100 III which means that they are both of a similar age. Both of these cameras come with different body type with the Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 being a Compact camera and the Sony RX100 III being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before we go in to a thorough comparison, below is a quick overview of how the Galaxy Camera 2 matches up vs the RX100 III in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 III. The entire galleries are viewable at Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Gallery & Sony RX100 III Gallery.

For those who are aiming to lug around your camera, you will have to factor in its weight and measurements. The Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 features outside 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) whilst the Sony RX100 III has proportions of 102mm x 58mm x 41mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.6") along with a weight of 290 grams (0.64 lbs).

Take a look at the Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 versus Sony RX100 III in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are utilising at that time. Underneath is the front view over all size comparison of the Galaxy Camera 2 versus the RX100 III.

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the Galaxy Camera 2 and RX100 III is 90 and 89 respectively.

In many cases, its tough to picture the contrast in sensor measurements only by viewing a spec sheet. The graphic here should offer you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the Galaxy Camera 2 and RX100 III.

Clearly, both of these cameras have got different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The Galaxy Camera 2 featuring a smaller sensor is going to make achieving shallower depth of field harder and the Sony RX100 III will provide you with extra detail having its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop photos much more aggressively.