Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G vs Sony A7R II

The following is a complete review of the Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G and Sony A7R II, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Pro Mirrorless by manufacturers Samsung and Sony. There is a sizable difference among the image resolutions of the Galaxy Camera 4G (16MP) and A7R II (42MP) and the Galaxy Camera 4G (1/2.3") and A7R II (Full frame) enjoy different sensor sizes.

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The Galaxy Camera 4G was revealed 3 years prior to the A7R II which is a fairly significant difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G being a Compact camera and the Sony A7R II being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go through a thorough comparison, below is a quick synopsis of how the Galaxy Camera 4G matches up versus the A7R II in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G & Sony Alpha A7R II. The full galleries are available at Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Gallery & Sony A7R II Gallery.

For anybody who is planning to travel with your camera regularly, you will need to factor in its weight and volume. The Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G provides physical dimensions of 129mm x 71mm x 19mm (5.1" x 2.8" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 305 grams (0.67 lbs) whilst the Sony A7R II has sizing of 127mm x 96mm x 60mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.4") having a weight of 625 grams (1.38 lbs).

Examine the Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G and Sony A7R II in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you have chosen during that time. Underneath is the front view dimension comparison of the Galaxy Camera 4G against the A7R II.

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the Galaxy Camera 4G and A7R II is 90 and 68 respectively.

Often, it can be hard to visualize the gap in sensor dimensions only by viewing technical specs. The picture underneath will help give you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the Galaxy Camera 4G and A7R II.

As you can tell, each of these cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The Galaxy Camera 4G with its smaller sensor is going to make achieving bokeh more challenging and the Sony A7R II will result in extra detail because of its extra 26 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop pics far more aggressively. The more aged Galaxy Camera 4G will be behind in sensor technology.