Samsung Galaxy Camera vs Sony RX100 V

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.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Samsung Galaxy Camera and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 V. The whole galleries are provided at Samsung Galaxy Camera Gallery and Sony RX100 V Gallery.

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.

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.

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

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.