Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 vs Sony RX1R

Below, we are looking at the Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 versus Sony RX1R, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Large Sensor Compact by brands Samsung and Sony. There is a substantial difference among the image resolutions of the Galaxy Camera 2 (16MP) and RX1R (24MP) and the Galaxy Camera 2 (1/2.3") and RX1R (Full frame) feature different sensor sizing.

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The Galaxy Camera 2 was manufactured 7 months after the RX1R and they are 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 RX1R being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before delving straight into a detailed comparison, below is a concise synopsis of how the Galaxy Camera 2 matches up vs the RX1R when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1R. The entire galleries are provided at Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Gallery & Sony RX1R Gallery.

In case you're aiming to carry around your camera often, you will need to factor its weight and size. The Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 offers physical dimensions 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 RX1R has specifications of 113mm x 65mm x 70mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 2.8") having a weight of 482 grams (1.06 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are working with at the time. Following is the front view dimension comparison of the Galaxy Camera 2 versus the RX1R.

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the Galaxy Camera 2 and RX1R is 90 and 79 respectively.

Generally, it is difficult to imagine the contrast in sensor sizes purely by looking through technical specs. The pic here might give you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the Galaxy Camera 2 and RX1R.

As you can tell, both of those cameras have got different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The Galaxy Camera 2 featuring a smaller sensor is going to make getting bokeh more challenging and the Sony RX1R will result in extra detail due to its extra 8MP. Greater resolution will allow you to crop pics much more aggressively. The more modern Galaxy Camera 2 should have an advantage with regard to sensor tech.