Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 vs Sony S2100

Following is a complete analysis of the Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 and Sony S2100, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Samsung and Sony. There exists a sizeable gap between the image resolutions of the Galaxy Camera 2 (16MP) and S2100 (12MP) but they use the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The Galaxy Camera 2 was unveiled 4 years after the S2100 which is quite a large gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a simple summation of how the Galaxy Camera 2 grades vs the S2100 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S2100. The full galleries are viewable at Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Gallery and Sony S2100 Gallery.

If you are intending to carry around your camera frequently, you need to factor in its weight and measurements. The Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 offers exterior measurements 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 S2100 has proportions of 98mm x 61mm x 27mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") and a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you have attached at that time. The following is the front view dimensions comparison of the Galaxy Camera 2 and the S2100.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Galaxy Camera 2 and S2100 is 90 and 93 respectively.

Quite often, its hard to visualize the gap between sensor sizes just by going over a spec sheet. The image here should offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the Galaxy Camera 2 and S2100.

As you can see, each of these cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit different MP. You should count on the Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 to deliver extra detail having an extra 4MP. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop photographs much more aggressively. The younger Galaxy Camera 2 should have a benefit with regard to sensor technology.