Samsung Galaxy Camera vs Sony RX100 VA

In this article, we are reviewing the Samsung Galaxy Camera vs Sony RX100 VA, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Large Sensor Compact by rivals Samsung and Sony. The resolution of the Galaxy Camera (16MP) and the RX100 VA (20MP) is fairly comparable but the Galaxy Camera (1/2.3") and RX100 VA (1") possess different sensor measurements.

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The Galaxy Camera was launched 6 years before the RX100 VA and that is a fairly big difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Samsung Galaxy Camera being a Compact camera and the Sony RX100 VA being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before diving in to a more detailed comparison, below is a concise synopsis of how the Galaxy Camera scores versus the RX100 VA with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Samsung Galaxy Camera & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 V(A). The complete galleries are provided at Samsung Galaxy Camera Gallery & Sony RX100 VA Gallery.

For anyone who is intending to carry your camera often, you'll have to take into account its weight and volume. The Samsung Galaxy Camera comes with outside measurements of 129mm x 71mm x 19mm (5.1" x 2.8" x 0.7") having a weight of 300 grams (0.66 lbs) whilst the Sony RX100 VA has sizing of 102mm x 58mm x 41mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.6") having a weight of 299 grams (0.66 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you have at the time. Following is the front view scale comparison of the Galaxy Camera against the RX100 VA.

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

Typically, it is very difficult to picture the difference in sensor sizing merely by checking out a spec sheet. The photograph below will help give you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the Galaxy Camera and RX100 VA.

As you can see, the two cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The Galaxy Camera featuring a smaller sensor is going to make shooting bokeh more challenging and the Sony RX100 VA will show extra detail utilizing its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will enable you to crop photos a little more aggressively. The older Galaxy Camera will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.