Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G vs Sony RX1R II

The following is a thorough analysis of the Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G versus Sony RX1R II, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Large Sensor Compact by brands Samsung and Sony. There is a big difference between the sensor resolutions of the Galaxy Camera 3G (16MP) and RX1R II (42MP) and the Galaxy Camera 3G (1/2.3") and RX1R II (Full frame) have totally different sensor measurements.

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The Galaxy Camera 3G was introduced 4 years earlier than the RX1R II which is quite a big gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras have different body design with the Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G being a Compact camera and the Sony RX1R II being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before diving straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a simple summary of how the Galaxy Camera 3G matches up versus the RX1R II in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1R II. The whole galleries are provided at Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Gallery and Sony RX1R II Gallery.

In case you're planning to travel with your camera, you'll have to take into account its weight and volume. The Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G has got outer dimensions of 129mm x 71mm x 19mm (5.1" x 2.8" x 0.7") with a weight of 305 grams (0.67 lbs) whilst the Sony RX1R II has sizing of 113mm x 65mm x 72mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 2.8") having a weight of 507 grams (1.12 lbs).

Check out the Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G versus Sony RX1R II in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you use at that time. Here is a front view measurements comparison of the Galaxy Camera 3G vs the RX1R II.

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the Galaxy Camera 3G and RX1R II is 90 and 78 respectively.

Usually, it's tough to see the contrast between sensor dimensions just by reviewing specs. The image below might provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the Galaxy Camera 3G and RX1R II.

All in all, both of those cameras provide different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The Galaxy Camera 3G having a tinier sensor will make getting shallower DOF more challenging and the Sony RX1R II will offer you more detail using its extra 26MP. Higher resolution can also let you crop pictures more aggressively. The more aged Galaxy Camera 3G is going to be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.