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Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 vs Sony RX1R II

Portability
90
Imaging
40
Features
60
Overall
48
Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1R II front
Portability
78
Imaging
76
Features
65
Overall
71

Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 vs Sony RX1R II Key Specs

Samsung Galaxy Camera 2
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 4.8" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 23-483mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 283g - 133 x 71 x 19mm
  • Released January 2014
Sony RX1R II
(Full Review)
  • 42MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 50 - 25600 (Push to 102400)
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 35mm (F2.0) lens
  • 507g - 113 x 65 x 72mm
  • Announced October 2015
  • Previous Model is Sony RX1R
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Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 vs Sony RX1R II Overview

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.

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Reasons to pick Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 over the Sony RX1R II

 Galaxy Camera 2 RX1R II 
Screen sizing4.8"3"Bigger screen (+1.8")
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Sony RX1R II over the Samsung Galaxy Camera 2

 RX1R II Galaxy Camera 2 
AnnouncedOctober 2015January 2014Newer by 21 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen resolution1229k1037kClearer screen (+192k dot)

Common features in the Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 and Sony RX1R II

 Galaxy Camera 2 RX1R II 
Manually focus Dial exact focus
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen

Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 vs Sony RX1R II Physical Comparison

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).

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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.

Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 vs Sony RX1R II size comparison

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

Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 vs Sony RX1R II top view buttons comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 vs Sony RX1R II Sensor Comparison

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.

Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 vs Sony RX1R II sensor size comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 vs Sony RX1R II Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 vs Sony RX1R II Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Samsung Galaxy Camera 2
Portrait photography with Sony RX1R II
44
focusing manually
good resolution (16MP)
includes face detection autofocus
can't use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
85
has manual focus
high flash sync speed (1/4,000s)
sensor resolution is fantastic (42MP)
large sensor size (Full frame)
includes face detection focus
exports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Street photography factors
Sony RX1R II Street photography factors
65
has image stabilization (Optical)
comes with touch to focus
lighter than competition (283 grams)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
73
screen tilts up and down
large sensor size (Full frame)
exports RAW formats
good high ISO (25,600)
lack of image stabilization
more heavy than competition (507g)
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Sports Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Sports photography advice
Sony RX1R II Sports photography advice
48
great zoom range (23-483mm 21.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
great battery pack (400 CIPA)
max fps very slow (5.0 frames per second)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
63
sensor resolution is fantastic (42 megapixels)
large sensor size (Full frame)
includes tracking autofocus
sensor has phase detect auto focus
focal length is fixed (35mm)
max frames per second very slow (5.0 frames per second)
lack of image stabilization
terrible battery power (220 shots)
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Travel Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 as a Travel photography camera
Sony RX1R II as a Travel photography camera
73
great battery pack (400 shots)
lighter than competition (283g)
connects via bluetooth
comes with touch to focus
good resolution (16MP)
has built in flash
relatively wide (23mm)
long reach (483mm)
no Timelapse function
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
59
sensor resolution is fantastic (42 megapixels)
good max aperture (f2.0)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
terrible battery power (220 CIPA)
more heavy than competition (507 grams)
screen is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Landscape photography information
Sony RX1R II Landscape photography information
52
focusing manually
relatively wide (23mm)
screen larger than average (4.8 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
great battery pack (400 per charge)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
no Timelapse function
68
has manual focus
good max aperture (f2.0)
screen size is good (3 inch)
sensor resolution is fantastic (42 megapixels)
large sensor size (Full frame)
doesnt have anti-alias filter
good high ISO (25,600)
exports RAW formats
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
focal length is fixed (35mm)
lack of image stabilization
terrible battery power (220 per charge)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 as a Vlogging camera
Sony RX1R II as a Vlogging camera
37
relatively wide (23mm)
touchscreen functionality
has image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detection autofocus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
does have external microphone port
lighter than competition (283g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
display is not selfie friendly
34
good max aperture (f2.0)
includes face detection focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
includes external microphone jack
screen is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
more heavy than competition (507 grams)
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Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 vs Sony RX1R II Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 and Sony RX1R II
 Samsung Galaxy Camera 2Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1R II
General Information
Manufacturer Samsung Sony
Model type Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1R II
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Large Sensor Compact
Released 2014-01-02 2015-10-13
Body design Compact Large Sensor Compact
Sensor Information
Chip 1.6GHz Quad-Core Exynos BIONZ X
Sensor type BSI-CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" Full frame
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 35.9 x 24mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 861.6mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 42 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4608 x 3456 7952 x 5304
Highest native ISO 3200 25600
Highest boosted ISO - 102400
Minimum native ISO 100 50
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points - 25
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 23-483mm (21.0x) 35mm (1x)
Max aperture f/2.8-5.9 f/2.0
Macro focusing range 10cm 14cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 1
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Tilting
Screen size 4.8 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 1,037 thousand dot 1,229 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen tech HD Super Clear Touch Display -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 2,359 thousand dot
Viewfinder coverage - 100%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.74x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 16 secs 30 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 5.0 frames per sec 5.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 3.80 m no built-in flash
Flash settings Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, fill-in, slow sync, flash off, redeye fix Off, auto, fill flash, slow sync, rear sync, wireless
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Highest flash sync - 1/4000 secs
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 30p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (120p, 30p)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S, H.264
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS BuiltIn None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 283 gr (0.62 pounds) 507 gr (1.12 pounds)
Dimensions 133 x 71 x 19mm (5.2" x 2.8" x 0.7") 113 x 65 x 72mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 2.8")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested 97
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 25.8
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 13.9
DXO Low light rating not tested 3204
Other
Battery life 400 pictures 220 pictures
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID Built-in NP-BX1
Self timer Yes (2, 5, or 10 sec) Yes (2,5, 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage media microSD/microSDHC/microSDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo
Storage slots 1 1
Cost at launch $400 $3,300