Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G vs Sony RX1

Lets take a deeper look at the Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G and Sony RX1, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Large Sensor Compact by manufacturers Samsung and Sony. There is a noticeable difference among the sensor resolutions of the Galaxy Camera 4G (16MP) and RX1 (24MP) and the Galaxy Camera 4G (1/2.3") and RX1 (Full frame) posses different sensor measurements.

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The Galaxy Camera 4G was manufactured 5 months before the RX1 and they are both of a similar age. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G being a Compact camera and the Sony RX1 being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before going right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a short synopsis of how the Galaxy Camera 4G grades vs the RX1 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1. The entire galleries are available at Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Gallery & Sony RX1 Gallery.

If you're intending to lug around your camera frequently, you have to consider its weight and proportions. The Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G has outside dimensions of 129mm x 71mm x 19mm (5.1" x 2.8" x 0.7") and a weight of 305 grams (0.67 lbs) whilst the Sony RX1 has measurements of 113mm x 65mm x 70mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 2.8") with a weight of 482 grams (1.06 lbs).

Contrast the Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G and Sony RX1 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are using at that time. Below is a front view size comparison of the Galaxy Camera 4G versus the RX1.

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the Galaxy Camera 4G and RX1 is 90 and 79 respectively.

Oftentimes, it can be difficult to picture the difference in sensor measurements just by checking out technical specs. The photograph here might provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the Galaxy Camera 4G and RX1.

As you have seen, the two cameras come with different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The Galaxy Camera 4G because of its smaller sensor is going to make getting shallow depth of field tougher and the Sony RX1 will produce extra detail due to its extra 8 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop photographs a good deal more aggressively.