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Samsung Galaxy Camera vs Sony RX100 II

Portability
90
Imaging
40
Features
55
Overall
46
Samsung Galaxy Camera front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 II front
Portability
89
Imaging
51
Features
74
Overall
60

Samsung Galaxy Camera vs Sony RX100 II Key Specs

Samsung Galaxy Camera
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 4.8" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 23-481mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 300g - 129 x 71 x 19mm
  • Introduced February 2013
  • Alternate Name is Wi-Fi
Sony RX100 II
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 160 - 12800 (Bump to 25600)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-100mm (F1.8-4.9) lens
  • 281g - 102 x 58 x 38mm
  • Launched June 2013
  • Old Model is Sony RX100
  • Updated by Sony RX100 III
Photography Glossary

Samsung Galaxy Camera vs Sony RX100 II Overview

Let's look much closer at the Samsung Galaxy Camera and Sony RX100 II, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Large Sensor Compact by brands Samsung and Sony. The resolution of the Galaxy Camera (16MP) and the RX100 II (20MP) is fairly close but the Galaxy Camera (1/2.3") and RX100 II (1") feature different sensor sizing.

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The Galaxy Camera was brought out 4 months earlier than the RX100 II so they are of a similar age. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Samsung Galaxy Camera being a Compact camera and the Sony RX100 II being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before diving in to a full comparison, below is a short synopsis of how the Galaxy Camera matches up versus the RX100 II with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Samsung Galaxy Camera over the Sony RX100 II

 Galaxy Camera RX100 II 
Display sizing4.8"3"Larger display (+1.8")
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Sony RX100 II over the Samsung Galaxy Camera

 RX100 II Galaxy Camera 
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display resolution1229k922kClearer display (+307k dot)

Common features in the Samsung Galaxy Camera and Sony RX100 II

 Galaxy Camera RX100 II 
LaunchedFebruary 2013June 2013Same age
Manual focus More accurate focusing
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen

Samsung Galaxy Camera vs Sony RX100 II Physical Comparison

For anybody who is intending to carry around your camera, you should consider its weight and dimensions. The Samsung Galaxy Camera has got external measurements of 129mm x 71mm x 19mm (5.1" x 2.8" x 0.7") along with a weight of 300 grams (0.66 lbs) whilst the Sony RX100 II has dimensions of 102mm x 58mm x 38mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.5") accompanied by a weight of 281 grams (0.62 lbs).

Take a look at the Samsung Galaxy Camera and Sony RX100 II in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you use during that time. Below is the front view sizing comparison of the Galaxy Camera vs the RX100 II.

Samsung Galaxy Camera vs Sony RX100 II size comparison

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

Samsung Galaxy Camera vs Sony RX100 II top view buttons comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera vs Sony RX100 II Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is very hard to visualize the difference in sensor sizes merely by viewing specifications. The image below should give you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the Galaxy Camera and RX100 II.

Plainly, each of these cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The Galaxy Camera featuring a smaller sensor is going to make shooting shallower depth of field trickier and the Sony RX100 II will render more detail having its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also let you crop images a little more aggressively.

Samsung Galaxy Camera vs Sony RX100 II sensor size comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera vs Sony RX100 II Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung Galaxy Camera vs Sony RX100 II Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera as a Portrait photography camera
Sony RX100 II as a Portrait photography camera
40
you can focus manually
good resolution (16MP)
cannot use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW support
70
has manual focus
above average flash sync speed (1/2,000 seconds)
decent megapixels (20MP)
sensor size is nice (1")
includes face detection focusing
saves RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera Street photography factors
Sony RX100 II Street photography factors
61
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others (300 grams)
no moving screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW support
85
has a tilting screen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor size is nice (1")
saves RAW formats
lighter than competitors (281 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera Sports photography details
Sony RX100 II Sports photography details
50
amazing zoom range (23-481mm 20.9 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
67
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (20MP)
sensor size is nice (1")
includes tracking autofocus
good battery (350 per charge)
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera Travel photography advice
Sony RX100 II Travel photography advice
69
lighter than others (300g)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
fairly wide (23mm)
great reach (481mm)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
does not offer selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
80
good battery (350 shots)
lighter than competitors (281 grams)
decent megapixels (20 megapixels)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (28mm)
great max aperture (f1.8)
screen is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera Landscape photography features
Sony RX100 II Landscape photography features
50
you can focus manually
fairly wide (23mm)
bigger than average screen (4.8")
image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16MP)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW support
doesn't have Timelapse mode
74
has manual focus
reasonably wide (28mm)
great max aperture (f1.8)
decent sized screen (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (20 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (1")
saves RAW formats
good battery (350 per charge)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera Vlogging factors
Sony RX100 II Vlogging factors
37
fairly wide (23mm)
touch screen
image stabilization (Optical)
great video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
includes microphone socket
lighter than others (300g)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
does not offer selfie friendly display
37
reasonably wide (28mm)
great max aperture (f1.8)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detection focusing
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competitors (281g)
screen is not selfie friendly
no external mic support
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Samsung Galaxy Camera vs Sony RX100 II Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung Galaxy Camera and Sony RX100 II
 Samsung Galaxy CameraSony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 II
General Information
Brand Name Samsung Sony
Model type Samsung Galaxy Camera Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 II
Other name Wi-Fi -
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Large Sensor Compact
Introduced 2013-02-19 2013-06-27
Physical type Compact Large Sensor Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by 1.4GHz Quad-Core -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 13.2 x 8.8mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 116.2mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 20 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio - 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4608 x 3456 5472 x 3648
Highest native ISO 3200 12800
Highest boosted ISO - 25600
Min native ISO 100 160
RAW pictures
Min boosted ISO - 100
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points - 25
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 23-481mm (20.9x) 28-100mm (3.6x)
Highest aperture f/2.8-5.9 f/1.8-4.9
Macro focusing distance - 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 2.7
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Tilting
Screen size 4.8" 3"
Screen resolution 922k dots 1,229k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen technology 308 ppi, HD Super Clear Touch Display Xtra Fine WhiteMagic TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic (optional)
Features
Slowest shutter speed 16 seconds 30 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate - 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance - 15.00 m (ISO Auto (W))
Flash settings - Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Maximum flash synchronize - 1/2000 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB none USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS BuiltIn None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 300g (0.66 lb) 281g (0.62 lb)
Dimensions 129 x 71 x 19mm (5.1" x 2.8" x 0.7") 102 x 58 x 38mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.5")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested 67
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 22.5
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 12.4
DXO Low light rating not tested 483
Other
Battery life - 350 pictures
Form of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID - NP-BX1
Self timer - Yes (10 sec. / 2 sec. / Self-portrait One-person/ Self-portrait Two-person/ Self timer Continuous (3 or 5 shots))
Time lapse shooting With downloadable app
Storage type micro SD/micro SDHC/micro SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo
Card slots 1 1
Launch price $450 $598