Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 vs Sony RX100 VII

Following is a extensive analysis of the Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 versus Sony RX100 VII, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Large Sensor Compact by manufacturers Samsung and Sony. The sensor resolution of the Galaxy Camera 2 (16MP) and the RX100 VII (20MP) is pretty close but the Galaxy Camera 2 (1/2.3") and RX100 VII (1") feature different sensor measurements.

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The Galaxy Camera 2 was launched 6 years before the RX100 VII which is a fairly large gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 being a Compact camera and the Sony RX100 VII being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before getting through a in depth comparison, below is a quick synopsis of how the Galaxy Camera 2 grades against the RX100 VII for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 VII. The complete galleries are provided at Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Gallery and Sony RX100 VII Gallery.

For those who are going to carry around your camera frequently, you'll need to factor in its weight and proportions. The Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 offers external 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 VII has measurements of 102mm x 58mm x 43mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.7") and a weight of 302 grams (0.67 lbs).

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

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you select at that moment. Below is the front view sizing comparison of the Galaxy Camera 2 vs the RX100 VII.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Galaxy Camera 2 and RX100 VII is 90 and 88 respectively.

More often than not, its difficult to visualize the contrast in sensor sizes purely by researching specifications. The image underneath will help provide you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the Galaxy Camera 2 and RX100 VII.

Plainly, both of those cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The Galaxy Camera 2 because of its smaller sensor is going to make shooting bokeh trickier and the Sony RX100 VII will result in extra detail utilizing its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will allow you to crop pictures a little more aggressively. The more aged Galaxy Camera 2 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.