Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G vs Sony RX10 II

Its time to look a little more in depth at the Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G and Sony RX10 II, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Large Sensor Superzoom by companies Samsung and Sony. The sensor resolution of the Galaxy Camera 4G (16MP) and the RX10 II (20MP) is very close but the Galaxy Camera 4G (1/2.3") and RX10 II (1") enjoy different sensor size.

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The Galaxy Camera 4G was launched 3 years earlier than the RX10 II and that is a fairly significant gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G being a Compact camera and the Sony RX10 II being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before delving straight into a detailed comparison, below is a brief highlight of how the Galaxy Camera 4G grades against the RX10 II with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX10 II. The complete galleries are available at Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Gallery and Sony RX10 II Gallery.

When you are planning to carry your camera frequently, you should factor its weight and volume. The Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G offers 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 sizing of 129mm x 88mm x 102mm (5.1" x 3.5" x 4.0") having a weight of 813 grams (1.79 lbs).

Compare the Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G and Sony RX10 II in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you choose at that time. Following is the front view dimensions comparison of the Galaxy Camera 4G versus the RX10 II.

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the Galaxy Camera 4G and RX10 II is 90 and 58 respectively.

Often, it's hard to imagine the contrast in sensor sizing merely by looking through technical specs. The visual underneath may offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the Galaxy Camera 4G and RX10 II.

As you can tell, each of these cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The Galaxy Camera 4G featuring a smaller sensor is going to make getting shallow DOF harder and the Sony RX10 II will provide you with greater detail utilizing its extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also let you crop photos a little more aggressively. The older Galaxy Camera 4G will be behind with regard to sensor innovation.