Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 vs Sony ZV-1

In this article, we are analyzing the Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 and Sony ZV-1, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Large Sensor Compact by manufacturers Samsung and Sony. The resolution of the Galaxy Camera 2 (16MP) and the ZV-1 (20MP) is fairly comparable but the Galaxy Camera 2 (1/2.3") and ZV-1 (1") possess totally different sensor sizing.

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The Galaxy Camera 2 was revealed 7 years before the ZV-1 and that is a fairly significant gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 being a Compact camera and the Sony ZV-1 being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before we go in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a concise view of how the Galaxy Camera 2 matches up versus the ZV-1 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 and Sony ZV-1. The full galleries are provided at Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Gallery and Sony ZV-1 Gallery.

For anybody who is planning to lug around your camera regularly, you should factor in its weight and volume. The Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 features physical 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 ZV-1 has sizing of 105mm x 60mm x 44mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.7") having a weight of 294 grams (0.65 lbs).

Look at the Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 and Sony ZV-1 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you have at that time. Here is the front view size comparison of the Galaxy Camera 2 versus the ZV-1.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Galaxy Camera 2 and ZV-1 is 90 and 88 respectively.

More often than not, its difficult to see the contrast in sensor measurements only by going through specs. The photograph below will give you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the Galaxy Camera 2 and ZV-1.

As you can plainly see, both of those cameras enjoy different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The Galaxy Camera 2 having a smaller sensor will make achieving shallower DOF more difficult and the Sony ZV-1 will provide more detail because of its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop photos far more aggressively. The older Galaxy Camera 2 will be disadvantaged in sensor tech.