Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G vs Sony RX100 II

The following is a comprehensive analysis of the Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G versus Sony RX100 II, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Large Sensor Compact by rivals Samsung and Sony. The resolution of the Galaxy Camera 4G (16MP) and the RX100 II (20MP) is relatively close but the Galaxy Camera 4G (1/2.3") and RX100 II (1") offer different sensor measurements.

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The Galaxy Camera 4G was launched 10 months earlier than the RX100 II which means that they are of a similar generation. Each of these cameras have different body design with the Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G being a Compact camera and the Sony RX100 II being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before diving into a thorough comparison, here is a simple view of how the Galaxy Camera 4G matches up versus the RX100 II in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 II. The complete galleries are provided at Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Gallery and Sony RX100 II Gallery.

If you're looking to travel with your camera often, you're going to have to take into account its weight and measurements. The Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G offers exterior dimensions 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 RX100 II has proportions of 102mm x 58mm x 38mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.5") and a weight of 281 grams (0.62 lbs).

Examine the Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G versus Sony RX100 II in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are utilising during that time. Here is a front view dimension comparison of the Galaxy Camera 4G and the RX100 II.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Galaxy Camera 4G and RX100 II is 90 and 89 respectively.

Normally, it's hard to visualize the difference in sensor dimensions merely by looking through a spec sheet. The image below should give you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the Galaxy Camera 4G and RX100 II.

Clearly, both the cameras have different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The Galaxy Camera 4G due to its smaller sensor is going to make shooting bokeh more difficult and the Sony RX100 II will provide you with greater detail utilizing its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop photographs a bit more aggressively. The more aged Galaxy Camera 4G will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.