Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 vs Sony RX100 VI

Let's look more closely at the Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 versus Sony RX100 VI, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Large Sensor Compact by companies Samsung and Sony. The sensor resolution of the Galaxy Camera 2 (16MP) and the RX100 VI (20MP) is fairly close but the Galaxy Camera 2 (1/2.3") and RX100 VI (1") enjoy totally different sensor sizing.

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The Galaxy Camera 2 was launched 5 years before the RX100 VI which is a fairly big gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras come with different body type with the Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 being a Compact camera and the Sony RX100 VI being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before we go in to a more detailed comparison, below is a simple highlight of how the Galaxy Camera 2 matches up versus the RX100 VI when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 VI. The complete galleries are provided at Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Gallery and Sony RX100 VI Gallery.

If you are looking to carry around your camera regularly, you are going to need to take into account its weight and proportions. The Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 enjoys physical measurements of 133mm x 71mm x 19mm (5.2" x 2.8" x 0.7") and a weight of 283 grams (0.62 lbs) while the Sony RX100 VI has measurements of 102mm x 58mm x 43mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.7") along with a weight of 301 grams (0.66 lbs).

Examine the Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 versus Sony RX100 VI in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you select at that moment. Below is the front view proportions comparison of the Galaxy Camera 2 compared to the RX100 VI.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the Galaxy Camera 2 and RX100 VI is 90 and 88 respectively.

In many cases, it can be tough to visualise the gap in sensor sizes just by viewing technical specs. The picture here should offer you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the Galaxy Camera 2 and RX100 VI.

As you have seen, both cameras have got different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The Galaxy Camera 2 due to its smaller sensor will make shooting shallower DOF harder and the Sony RX100 VI will render greater detail utilizing its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also help you crop images much more aggressively. The more aged Galaxy Camera 2 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.