Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G vs Sony RX100

Let's look more closely at the Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G vs Sony RX100, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Large Sensor Compact by rivals Samsung and Sony. The image resolution of the Galaxy Camera 4G (16MP) and the RX100 (20MP) is very similar but the Galaxy Camera 4G (1/2.3") and RX100 (1") boast different sensor sizing.

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The Galaxy Camera 4G was manufactured at a similar time to the RX100 so they are both of a similar age. Both cameras have different body design with the Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G being a Compact camera and the Sony RX100 being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before diving right into a in-depth comparison, here is a brief introduction of how the Galaxy Camera 4G matches up versus the RX100 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100. The entire galleries are available at Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Gallery & Sony RX100 Gallery.

If you're going to carry your camera frequently, you'll have to think about its weight and proportions. The Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G has got outer dimensions of 129mm x 71mm x 19mm (5.1" x 2.8" x 0.7") having a weight of 305 grams (0.67 lbs) and the Sony RX100 has measurements of 102mm x 58mm x 36mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.4") with a weight of 240 grams (0.53 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you select at that time. Underneath is a front view dimension comparison of the Galaxy Camera 4G compared to the RX100.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Galaxy Camera 4G and RX100 is 90 and 91 respectively.

Sometimes, it's difficult to imagine the difference between sensor sizing simply by reviewing specs. The photograph here will help offer you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the Galaxy Camera 4G and RX100.

All in all, both cameras provide different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The Galaxy Camera 4G because of its tinier sensor is going to make achieving shallow DOF more challenging and the Sony RX100 will offer you more detail due to its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop pics more aggressively.