Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 vs Sony RX100 VA

The following is a extensive comparison of the Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 vs Sony RX100 VA, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Large Sensor Compact by brands Samsung and Sony. The sensor resolution of the Galaxy Camera 2 (16MP) and the RX100 VA (20MP) is very well matched but the Galaxy Camera 2 (1/2.3") and RX100 VA (1") boast different sensor dimensions.

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The Galaxy Camera 2 was released 5 years before the RX100 VA which is quite a significant difference as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras have different body design with the Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 being a Compact camera and the Sony RX100 VA being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before diving right into a in-depth comparison, here is a simple highlight of how the Galaxy Camera 2 grades versus the RX100 VA with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 V(A). The complete galleries are available at Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Gallery & Sony RX100 VA Gallery.

If you are planning to travel with your camera frequently, you're going to have to take into account its weight and measurements. The Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 enjoys physical dimensions of 133mm x 71mm x 19mm (5.2" x 2.8" x 0.7") having a weight of 283 grams (0.62 lbs) while the Sony RX100 VA has proportions of 102mm x 58mm x 41mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.6") having a weight of 299 grams (0.66 lbs).

Compare the Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 vs Sony RX100 VA in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are working with during that time. Here is a front view dimension comparison of the Galaxy Camera 2 against the RX100 VA.

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

In many cases, it can be difficult to picture the gap between sensor dimensions simply by looking at a spec sheet. The picture here should provide you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the Galaxy Camera 2 and RX100 VA.

As you can see, each of the cameras have different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The Galaxy Camera 2 featuring a tinier sensor is going to make shooting shallow depth of field tougher and the Sony RX100 VA will give more detail as a result of its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop photos a bit more aggressively. The more aged Galaxy Camera 2 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.