Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 vs Sony S950

Its time to look more closely at the Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 versus Sony S950, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Samsung and Sony. There exists a sizeable gap among the image resolutions of the Galaxy Camera 2 (16MP) and S950 (10MP) but both cameras offer the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The Galaxy Camera 2 was announced 4 years later than the S950 and that is a fairly large gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before delving right into a complete comparison, here is a simple view of how the Galaxy Camera 2 grades versus the S950 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S950. The whole galleries are provided at Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Gallery and Sony S950 Gallery.

In case you're aiming to lug around your camera, you have to factor its weight and size. The Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 enjoys exterior measurements of 133mm x 71mm x 19mm (5.2" x 2.8" x 0.7") along with a weight of 283 grams (0.62 lbs) while the Sony S950 has specifications of 93mm x 56mm x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") and a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).

Examine the Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 versus Sony S950 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you select at that time. Following is a front view dimensions comparison of the Galaxy Camera 2 against the S950.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Galaxy Camera 2 and S950 is 90 and 94 respectively.

More often than not, it can be difficult to visualise the gap in sensor measurements merely by checking out a spec sheet. The graphic underneath might offer you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the Galaxy Camera 2 and S950.

As you can see, both the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but not the same resolution. You should expect to see the Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 to provide more detail with its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution will enable you to crop images more aggressively. The fresher Galaxy Camera 2 is going to have an advantage in sensor tech.