Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 vs Sony RX1R II

Its time to look much closer at the Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 versus Sony RX1R II, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Large Sensor Compact by manufacturers Samsung and Sony. There exists a crucial gap between the resolutions of the Galaxy Camera 2 (16MP) and RX1R II (42MP) and the Galaxy Camera 2 (1/2.3") and RX1R II (Full frame) come with different sensor size.

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The Galaxy Camera 2 was unveiled 21 months prior to the RX1R II which makes the cameras a generation away from one another. The two cameras offer different body type with the Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 being a Compact camera and the Sony RX1R II being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before delving straight into a full comparison, below is a short summation of how the Galaxy Camera 2 grades versus the RX1R II when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1R II. The full galleries are provided at Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Gallery and Sony RX1R II Gallery.

For anybody who is intending to travel with your camera often, you'll have to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 features outer dimensions of 133mm x 71mm x 19mm (5.2" x 2.8" x 0.7") with a weight of 283 grams (0.62 lbs) whilst the Sony RX1R II has dimensions of 113mm x 65mm x 72mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 2.8") accompanied by a weight of 507 grams (1.12 lbs).

Check out the Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 versus Sony RX1R II in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you select at the time. The following is the front view proportions comparison of the Galaxy Camera 2 compared to the RX1R II.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Galaxy Camera 2 and RX1R II is 90 and 78 respectively.

Normally, it is tough to imagine the difference between sensor dimensions only by looking at technical specs. The pic below might provide you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the Galaxy Camera 2 and RX1R II.

As you have seen, each of the cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The Galaxy Camera 2 with its tinier sensor is going to make getting shallow depth of field more difficult and the Sony RX1R II will give extra detail having an extra 26MP. Higher resolution can also let you crop pictures a little more aggressively. The more aged Galaxy Camera 2 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor technology.