Samsung Galaxy Camera vs Sony QX1

Here, we will be reviewing the Samsung Galaxy Camera vs Sony QX1, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Lens-style by rivals Samsung and Sony. The image resolution of the Galaxy Camera (16MP) and the QX1 (20MP) is pretty close but the Galaxy Camera (1/2.3") and QX1 (APS-C) boast different sensor sizes.

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The Galaxy Camera was brought out 18 months prior to the QX1 which makes them a generation away from each other. Both cameras feature different body design with the Samsung Galaxy Camera being a Compact camera and the Sony QX1 being a Lens-style camera.

Before diving straight to a complete comparison, here is a quick introduction of how the Galaxy Camera matches up versus the QX1 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Samsung Galaxy Camera and Sony Alpha QX1. The entire galleries are provided at Samsung Galaxy Camera Gallery and Sony QX1 Gallery.

If you are aiming to travel with your camera often, you have to consider its weight and dimensions. The Samsung Galaxy Camera enjoys physical measurements of 129mm x 71mm x 19mm (5.1" x 2.8" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 300 grams (0.66 lbs) while the Sony QX1 has dimensions of 74mm x 70mm x 53mm (2.9" x 2.8" x 2.1") having a weight of 216 grams (0.48 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you use during that time. Here is a front view scale comparison of the Galaxy Camera vs the QX1.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the Galaxy Camera and QX1 is 90 and 90 respectively.

Often, it is hard to imagine the difference in sensor dimensions simply by looking through specifications. The picture here should offer you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the Galaxy Camera and QX1.

Plainly, each of these cameras feature different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The Galaxy Camera featuring a smaller sensor is going to make getting shallower depth of field harder and the Sony QX1 will render extra detail having its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop pictures way more aggressively. The more aged Galaxy Camera will be behind in sensor innovation.