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Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G vs Sony RX100 II

Portability
90
Imaging
40
Features
44
Overall
41
Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 II front
Portability
89
Imaging
51
Features
74
Overall
60

Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G vs Sony RX100 II Key Specs

Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 4.8" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 23-481mm (F) lens
  • 305g - 129 x 71 x 19mm
  • Launched August 2012
Sony RX100 II
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 160 - 12800 (Raise to 25600)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-100mm (F1.8-4.9) lens
  • 281g - 102 x 58 x 38mm
  • Launched June 2013
  • Replaced the Sony RX100
  • Later Model is Sony RX100 III
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Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G vs Sony RX100 II Overview

The following is a comprehensive review of the Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G vs Sony RX100 II, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Large Sensor Compact by rivals Samsung and Sony. The image resolution of the Galaxy Camera 3G (16MP) and the RX100 II (20MP) is pretty well matched but the Galaxy Camera 3G (1/2.3") and RX100 II (1") provide different sensor dimensions.

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The Galaxy Camera 3G was revealed 10 months before the RX100 II which means that they are of a similar generation. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G being a Compact camera and the Sony RX100 II being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before we go straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a short highlight of how the Galaxy Camera 3G grades versus the RX100 II with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G over the Sony RX100 II

 Galaxy Camera 3G RX100 II 
Screen size4.8"3"Bigger screen (+1.8")
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Sony RX100 II over the Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G

 RX100 II Galaxy Camera 3G 
LaunchedJune 2013August 2012Newer by 10 months
Manual focus More accurate focus
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen resolution1229k0kCrisper screen (+1229k dot)

Common features in the Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G and Sony RX100 II

 Galaxy Camera 3G RX100 II 
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen

Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G vs Sony RX100 II Physical Comparison

For anyone who is going to travel with your camera regularly, you'll need to factor its weight and proportions. The Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G has got exterior measurements of 129mm x 71mm x 19mm (5.1" x 2.8" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 305 grams (0.67 lbs) while the Sony RX100 II has measurements of 102mm x 58mm x 38mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.5") along with a weight of 281 grams (0.62 lbs).

Analyze the Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G vs Sony RX100 II in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are using at that time. Underneath is a front view physical size comparison of the Galaxy Camera 3G versus the RX100 II.

Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G vs Sony RX100 II size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Galaxy Camera 3G and RX100 II is 90 and 89 respectively.

Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G vs Sony RX100 II top view buttons comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G vs Sony RX100 II Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it is very tough to imagine the difference between sensor dimensions just by reading through a spec sheet. The image here might give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the Galaxy Camera 3G and RX100 II.

Clearly, the two cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The Galaxy Camera 3G having a tinier sensor is going to make achieving shallower DOF tougher and the Sony RX100 II will resolve more detail because of its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also help you crop photographs way more aggressively. The more aged Galaxy Camera 3G is going to be behind in sensor innovation.

Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G vs Sony RX100 II sensor size comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G vs Sony RX100 II Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G vs Sony RX100 II Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Portrait photography highlights
Sony RX100 II Portrait photography highlights
30
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual exposure
no external flash support
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
70
you can focus manually
high flash sync speed (1/2,000s)
good resolution (20 megapixels)
decent sensor size (1")
supports face detection focusing
saves RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G
Street photography with Sony RX100 II
61
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others (305g)
screen does not articulate
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
85
tilting screen
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor size (1")
saves RAW files
lighter than competition (281 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G
Sports photography with Sony RX100 II
45
great zoom range (23-481mm 20.9 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
no shutter priority mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
67
has image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (20 megapixels)
decent sensor size (1")
supports tracking autofocus
great battery (350 CIPA)
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G
Travel photography with Sony RX100 II
72
lighter than others (305g)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
reasonably wide (23mm)
long reach (481mm)
good max aperture (f)
missing Time Lapse function
screen is not selfie friendly
80
great battery (350 per charge)
lighter than competition (281g)
good resolution (20 megapixels)
built-in flash
quite wide (28mm)
very good maximum aperture (f1.8)
display isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Landscape photography advice
Sony RX100 II Landscape photography advice
47
reasonably wide (23mm)
good max aperture (f)
very good size screen (4.8 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
lack of manual exposure
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
missing Time Lapse function
74
you can focus manually
quite wide (28mm)
very good maximum aperture (f1.8)
good sized screen (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (20 megapixels)
decent sensor size (1")
saves RAW files
great battery (350 CIPA)
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G
Vlogging with Sony RX100 II
37
reasonably wide (23mm)
good max aperture (f)
touchscreen capability
built in image stabilization (Optical)
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than others (305g)
screen is not selfie friendly
missing mic jack
37
quite wide (28mm)
very good maximum aperture (f1.8)
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competition (281g)
display isn't selfie friendly
does not have external mic port
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Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G vs Sony RX100 II Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G and Sony RX100 II
 Samsung Galaxy Camera 3GSony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 II
General Information
Manufacturer Samsung Sony
Model Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 II
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Large Sensor Compact
Launched 2012-08-29 2013-06-27
Body design Compact Large Sensor Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by 1.4GHz Quad-Core -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 13.2 x 8.8mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 116.2mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 20 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio - 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution - 5472 x 3648
Maximum native ISO 3200 12800
Maximum boosted ISO - 25600
Minimum native ISO 100 160
RAW data
Minimum boosted ISO - 100
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points - 25
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 23-481mm (20.9x) 28-100mm (3.6x)
Max aperture - f/1.8-4.9
Macro focus range - 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 2.7
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Tilting
Display sizing 4.8" 3"
Display resolution 0k dot 1,229k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display technology 308 ppi, HD Super Clear Touch Display Xtra Fine WhiteMagic TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic (optional)
Features
Slowest shutter speed - 30 secs
Maximum shutter speed - 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting speed - 10.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range no built-in flash 15.00 m (ISO Auto (W))
Flash options no built-in flash Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Maximum flash sync - 1/2000 secs
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB none USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS BuiltIn None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 305g (0.67 lb) 281g (0.62 lb)
Physical dimensions 129 x 71 x 19mm (5.1" x 2.8" x 0.7") 102 x 58 x 38mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.5")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested 67
DXO Color Depth score not tested 22.5
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 12.4
DXO Low light score not tested 483
Other
Battery life - 350 photographs
Battery form - Battery Pack
Battery model - NP-BX1
Self timer - Yes (10 sec. / 2 sec. / Self-portrait One-person/ Self-portrait Two-person/ Self timer Continuous (3 or 5 shots))
Time lapse recording With downloadable app
Type of storage micro SD/micro SDHC/micro SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots One One
Cost at launch $606 $598