Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 vs Sony RX100 IV

Here is a in depth analysis of the Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 and Sony RX100 IV, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Large Sensor Compact by competitors Samsung and Sony. The image resolution of the Galaxy Camera 2 (16MP) and the RX100 IV (20MP) is pretty close but the Galaxy Camera 2 (1/2.3") and RX100 IV (1") come with totally different sensor dimensions.

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The Galaxy Camera 2 was announced 17 months prior to the RX100 IV which makes the cameras a generation apart from each other. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 being a Compact camera and the Sony RX100 IV being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before going straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a short summation of how the Galaxy Camera 2 grades against the RX100 IV in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 IV. The whole galleries are viewable at Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Gallery & Sony RX100 IV Gallery.

When you are aiming to carry your camera regularly, you'll need to factor in its weight and measurements. The Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 offers outside measurements of 133mm x 71mm x 19mm (5.2" x 2.8" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 283 grams (0.62 lbs) and the Sony RX100 IV has proportions of 102mm x 58mm x 41mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.6") accompanied by a weight of 298 grams (0.66 lbs).

Contrast the Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 and Sony RX100 IV in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you use during that time. The following is the front view dimension comparison of the Galaxy Camera 2 against the RX100 IV.

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

Generally, it can be difficult to envision the gap in sensor sizing merely by researching specs. The visual here should offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the Galaxy Camera 2 and RX100 IV.

All in all, both of these cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The Galaxy Camera 2 having a smaller sensor will make getting shallow DOF tougher and the Sony RX100 IV will render extra detail with its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop photographs a little more aggressively. The older Galaxy Camera 2 will be behind with regard to sensor tech.