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Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G vs Sony RX10 II

Portability
90
Imaging
40
Features
44
Overall
41
Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX10 II front
Portability
58
Imaging
52
Features
77
Overall
62

Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G vs Sony RX10 II Key Specs

Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 4.8" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 23-481mm (F) lens
  • 305g - 129 x 71 x 19mm
  • Released August 2012
Sony RX10 II
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 125 - 12800 (Expand to 25600)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 24-200mm (F2.8) lens
  • 813g - 129 x 88 x 102mm
  • Released June 2015
  • Replaced the Sony RX10
  • Refreshed by Sony RX10 III
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Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G vs Sony RX10 II Overview

Below is a extended assessment of the Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G vs Sony RX10 II, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Large Sensor Superzoom by brands Samsung and Sony. The resolution of the Galaxy Camera 3G (16MP) and the RX10 II (20MP) is very comparable but the Galaxy Camera 3G (1/2.3") and RX10 II (1") enjoy totally different sensor sizing.

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The Galaxy Camera 3G was unveiled 3 years prior to the RX10 II and that is a fairly serious gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras come with different body type with the Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G being a Compact camera and the Sony RX10 II being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before we go through a in depth comparison, below is a brief overview of how the Galaxy Camera 3G scores against the RX10 II in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G over the Sony RX10 II

 Galaxy Camera 3G RX10 II 
Display dimension4.8"3"Larger display (+1.8")
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Sony RX10 II over the Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G

 RX10 II Galaxy Camera 3G 
ReleasedJune 2015August 2012More recent by 33 months
Manually focus More accurate focus
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display resolution1229k0kSharper display (+1229k dot)

Common features in the Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G and Sony RX10 II

 Galaxy Camera 3G RX10 II 
Selfie screen No selfie screen

Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G vs Sony RX10 II Physical Comparison

For those who are going to lug around your camera frequently, you will need to factor its weight and measurements. The Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G has got outside measurements of 129mm x 71mm x 19mm (5.1" x 2.8" x 0.7") along with a weight of 305 grams (0.67 lbs) while the Sony RX10 II has proportions of 129mm x 88mm x 102mm (5.1" x 3.5" x 4.0") accompanied by a weight of 813 grams (1.79 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Following is the front view measurements comparison of the Galaxy Camera 3G versus the RX10 II.

Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G vs Sony RX10 II size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the Galaxy Camera 3G and RX10 II is 90 and 58 respectively.

Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G vs Sony RX10 II top view buttons comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G vs Sony RX10 II Sensor Comparison

In many cases, its difficult to visualise the difference in sensor measurements only by going through specs. The visual underneath will offer you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the Galaxy Camera 3G and RX10 II.

All in all, each of the cameras posses different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The Galaxy Camera 3G having a smaller sensor will make shooting shallow depth of field trickier and the Sony RX10 II will show extra detail having an extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop images somewhat more aggressively. The older Galaxy Camera 3G will be disadvantaged in sensor technology.

Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G vs Sony RX10 II sensor size comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G vs Sony RX10 II Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G vs Sony RX10 II Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Portrait photography highlights
Sony RX10 II Portrait photography highlights
30
good MP (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
lack of manual mode
no external flash support
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
71
you can focus manually
decent MP (20MP)
good sensor size (1")
includes face detect focus
delivers RAW files
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Street Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G as a Street photography camera
Sony RX10 II as a Street photography camera
61
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others in class (305g)
no articulating screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
72
has a tilting screen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good sensor size (1")
delivers RAW files
environment proofing
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Sports Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G as a Sports photography camera
Sony RX10 II as a Sports photography camera
45
incredible zoom range (23-481mm 20.9 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16 megapixels)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
68
silent shutter (1/32,000s)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (20 megapixels)
good sensor size (1")
includes tracking focus
environment proofing
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Travel photography information
Sony RX10 II Travel photography information
72
lighter than others in class (305 grams)
good MP (16 megapixels)
quite wide (23mm)
long zoom (481mm)
very good maximum aperture (f)
no Timelapse function
display isn't selfie friendly
56
environment proofing
decent MP (20 megapixels)
flash built-in
reasonably wide (24mm)
lack of Timelapse mode
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G
Landscape photography with Sony RX10 II
47
quite wide (23mm)
very good maximum aperture (f)
big screen (4.8 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
lack of manual mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
no Timelapse function
62
you can focus manually
reasonably wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (20MP)
good sensor size (1")
delivers RAW files
environment proofing
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
lack of Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G
Vlogging with Sony RX10 II
37
quite wide (23mm)
very good maximum aperture (f)
touch screen
has image stabilization (Optical)
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than others in class (305 grams)
display isn't selfie friendly
no external microphone port
31
reasonably wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect focus
video res high (3840 x 2160 resolution)
includes microphone support
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
screen isn't selfie friendly
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Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G vs Sony RX10 II Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G and Sony RX10 II
 Samsung Galaxy Camera 3GSony Cyber-shot DSC-RX10 II
General Information
Make Samsung Sony
Model Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX10 II
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Large Sensor Superzoom
Released 2012-08-29 2015-06-10
Physical type Compact SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Processor Chip 1.4GHz Quad-Core Bionz X
Sensor type BSI-CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 13.2 x 8.8mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 116.2mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 20 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio - 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution - 5472 x 3648
Highest native ISO 3200 12800
Highest enhanced ISO - 25600
Minimum native ISO 100 125
RAW files
Minimum enhanced ISO - 64
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points - 25
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 23-481mm (20.9x) 24-200mm (8.3x)
Largest aperture - f/2.8
Macro focus distance - 3cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 2.7
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Tilting
Screen sizing 4.8" 3"
Screen resolution 0 thousand dots 1,229 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen tech 308 ppi, HD Super Clear Touch Display -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 2,359 thousand dots
Viewfinder coverage - 100%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.7x
Features
Minimum shutter speed - 30 seconds
Fastest shutter speed - 1/2000 seconds
Fastest silent shutter speed - 1/32000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate - 14.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range no built-in flash 10.20 m
Flash options no built-in flash Auto, fill-flash, slow sync, rear sync, off
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 3840 x 2160 (30p, 25p, 24p), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 24p) ,1440 x 1080 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 3840x2160
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB none USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS BuiltIn None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 305 gr (0.67 lbs) 813 gr (1.79 lbs)
Dimensions 129 x 71 x 19mm (5.1" x 2.8" x 0.7") 129 x 88 x 102mm (5.1" x 3.5" x 4.0")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested 70
DXO Color Depth score not tested 23.0
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 12.6
DXO Low light score not tested 531
Other
Battery life - 400 pictures
Battery style - Battery Pack
Battery model - NP-FW50
Self timer - Yes (2 or 10 sec, continuous)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage micro SD/micro SDHC/micro SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo
Card slots Single Single
Price at release $606 $998