Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G vs Sony S2100

The following is a complete overview of the Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G versus Sony S2100, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Samsung and Sony. There is a considerable difference between the resolutions of the Galaxy Camera 4G (16MP) and S2100 (12MP) but they feature the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The Galaxy Camera 4G was revealed 2 years after the S2100 which is quite a large difference as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go through a comprehensive comparison, below is a brief introduction of how the Galaxy Camera 4G matches up vs the S2100 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S2100. The full galleries are viewable at Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Gallery & Sony S2100 Gallery.

For anybody who is aiming to travel with your camera frequently, you're going to have to think about its weight and measurements. The Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G has got external 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) and the Sony S2100 has proportions of 98mm x 61mm x 27mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") with a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).

Contrast the Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G versus Sony S2100 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you choose at that time. Underneath is the front view sizing comparison of the Galaxy Camera 4G versus the S2100.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the Galaxy Camera 4G and S2100 is 90 and 93 respectively.

Oftentimes, it is hard to visualize the gap between sensor dimensions purely by looking at a spec sheet. The image underneath might give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the Galaxy Camera 4G and S2100.

As you can see, both cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but different resolution. You can expect to see the Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G to resolve greater detail because of its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop images somewhat more aggressively. The younger Galaxy Camera 4G should have a benefit when it comes to sensor technology.