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Samsung Galaxy Camera vs Sony RX100 V

Portability
90
Imaging
40
Features
55
Overall
46
Samsung Galaxy Camera front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 V front
Portability
89
Imaging
53
Features
80
Overall
63

Samsung Galaxy Camera vs Sony RX100 V 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
  • Launched February 2013
  • Alternative Name is Wi-Fi
Sony RX100 V
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 125 - 12800 (Increase to 25600)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 24-70mm (F1.8-2.8) lens
  • 299g - 102 x 58 x 41mm
  • Released October 2016
  • Superseded the Sony RX100 IV
  • Later Model is Sony RX100 VI
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Samsung Galaxy Camera vs Sony RX100 V Overview

Below is a in depth comparison of the Samsung Galaxy Camera and Sony RX100 V, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Large Sensor Compact by rivals Samsung and Sony. The resolution of the Galaxy Camera (16MP) and the RX100 V (20MP) is very comparable but the Galaxy Camera (1/2.3") and RX100 V (1") enjoy totally different sensor sizing.

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The Galaxy Camera was announced 4 years before the RX100 V and that is a fairly big gap as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras offer different body type with the Samsung Galaxy Camera being a Compact camera and the Sony RX100 V being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before delving in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a simple view of how the Galaxy Camera scores vs the RX100 V in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Samsung Galaxy Camera over the Sony RX100 V

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

Reasons to pick Sony RX100 V over the Samsung Galaxy Camera

 RX100 V Galaxy Camera 
ReleasedOctober 2016February 2013More recent by 44 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display resolution1229k922kClearer display (+307k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Common features in the Samsung Galaxy Camera and Sony RX100 V

 Galaxy Camera RX100 V 
Manually focus Very accurate focus

Samsung Galaxy Camera vs Sony RX100 V Physical Comparison

For anyone who is looking to lug around your camera often, you have to take into account its weight and volume. The Samsung Galaxy Camera comes with outer measurements of 129mm x 71mm x 19mm (5.1" x 2.8" x 0.7") and a weight of 300 grams (0.66 lbs) and the Sony RX100 V has sizing of 102mm x 58mm x 41mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.6") accompanied by a weight of 299 grams (0.66 lbs).

Examine the Samsung Galaxy Camera and Sony RX100 V in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Following is the front view size comparison of the Galaxy Camera vs the RX100 V.

Samsung Galaxy Camera vs Sony RX100 V size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the Galaxy Camera and RX100 V is 90 and 89 respectively.

Samsung Galaxy Camera vs Sony RX100 V top view buttons comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera vs Sony RX100 V Sensor Comparison

Generally, it can be tough to see the gap in sensor measurements just by checking out a spec sheet. The graphic below will provide you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the Galaxy Camera and RX100 V.

Clearly, each of these cameras enjoy different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The Galaxy Camera having a smaller sensor will make achieving shallow depth of field more challenging and the Sony RX100 V will provide greater detail with its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will enable you to crop pics far more aggressively. The older Galaxy Camera will be behind when it comes to sensor tech.

Samsung Galaxy Camera vs Sony RX100 V sensor size comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera vs Sony RX100 V Screen and ViewFinder

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

Portrait Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera as a Portrait photography camera
Sony RX100 V as a Portrait photography camera
40
has manual focus
resolution is good (16MP)
no external flash support
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
66
you can focus manually
great flash sync speed (1/2,000s)
megapixel count decent (20MP)
good sensor size (1")
supports face detect autofocus
delivers RAW formats
cannot use external flash
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Street Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera Street photography highlights
Sony RX100 V Street photography highlights
61
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (300g)
screen does not articulate
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
85
screen tilts up and down
has image stabilization (Optical)
good sensor size (1")
delivers RAW formats
lighter than average (299g)
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Sports Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera Sports photography details
Sony RX100 V Sports photography details
50
incredible zoom range (23-481mm 20.9 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
70
silent shutter (1/32,000s)
high max frames per second (24.0 frames per second)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (20 megapixels)
good sensor size (1")
supports tracking focus
sensor has phase detect autofocus
terrible battery life (220 CIPA)
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Travel Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera Travel photography features
Sony RX100 V Travel photography features
69
lighter than competition in class (300g)
resolution is good (16MP)
flash built-in
fairly wide (23mm)
long reach (481mm)
lack of Timelapse function
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
80
lighter than average (299 grams)
megapixel count decent (20 megapixels)
has built in flash
screen is selfie friendly
reasonably wide (24mm)
good max aperture (f1.8)
terrible battery life (220 per charge)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera Landscape photography information
Sony RX100 V Landscape photography information
50
has manual focus
fairly wide (23mm)
very good size screen (4.8")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
lack of Timelapse function
70
you can focus manually
reasonably wide (24mm)
good max aperture (f1.8)
screen size is good (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (20 megapixels)
good sensor size (1")
delivers RAW formats
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
terrible battery life (220 CIPA)
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera Vlogging details
Sony RX100 V Vlogging details
37
fairly wide (23mm)
touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
does have microphone support
lighter than competition in class (300g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
display is not selfie friendly
81
reasonably wide (24mm)
good max aperture (f1.8)
screen is selfie friendly
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect autofocus
high res video (3840 x 2160 pxls)
lighter than average (299 grams)
no microphone jack
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Samsung Galaxy Camera vs Sony RX100 V Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung Galaxy Camera and Sony RX100 V
 Samsung Galaxy CameraSony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 V
General Information
Make Samsung Sony
Model type Samsung Galaxy Camera Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 V
Also called as Wi-Fi -
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Large Sensor Compact
Launched 2013-02-19 2016-10-06
Body design Compact Large Sensor Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip 1.4GHz Quad-Core Bionz X
Sensor type BSI-CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 13.2 x 8.8mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 116.2mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 20 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio - 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4608 x 3456 5472 x 3648
Highest native ISO 3200 12800
Highest enhanced ISO - 25600
Min native ISO 100 125
RAW images
Min enhanced ISO - 80
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points - 315
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 23-481mm (20.9x) 24-70mm (2.9x)
Largest aperture f/2.8-5.9 f/1.8-2.8
Macro focusing distance - 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 2.7
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Tilting
Screen sizing 4.8 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 922 thousand dot 1,229 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen tech 308 ppi, HD Super Clear Touch Display -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 2,359 thousand dot
Viewfinder coverage - 100%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.59x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 16 seconds 30 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Fastest silent shutter speed - 1/32000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed - 24.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance - 10.20 m (at Auto ISO)
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Fastest flash sync - 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 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 3840x2160
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB none USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS BuiltIn None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 300 gr (0.66 lbs) 299 gr (0.66 lbs)
Dimensions 129 x 71 x 19mm (5.1" x 2.8" x 0.7") 102 x 58 x 41mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.6")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested 70
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 22.8
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 12.4
DXO Low light rating not tested 586
Other
Battery life - 220 shots
Battery format - Battery Pack
Battery ID - NP-BX1
Self timer - Yes
Time lapse shooting With downloadable app
Storage media micro SD/micro SDHC/micro SDXC SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots One One
Launch pricing $450 $998