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Samsung Galaxy Camera vs Sony RX1R

Portability
90
Imaging
40
Features
55
Overall
46
Samsung Galaxy Camera front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1R front
Portability
79
Imaging
70
Features
58
Overall
65

Samsung Galaxy Camera vs Sony RX1R Key Specs

Samsung Galaxy Camera
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 4.8" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 23-481mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 300g - 129 x 71 x 19mm
  • Announced February 2013
  • Additionally referred to as Wi-Fi
Sony RX1R
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 25600
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 35mm (F2.0) lens
  • 482g - 113 x 65 x 70mm
  • Released June 2013
  • Updated by Sony RX1R II
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Samsung Galaxy Camera vs Sony RX1R Overview

Here, we will be analyzing the Samsung Galaxy Camera vs Sony RX1R, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Large Sensor Compact by companies Samsung and Sony. There exists a crucial gap among the sensor resolutions of the Galaxy Camera (16MP) and RX1R (24MP) and the Galaxy Camera (1/2.3") and RX1R (Full frame) offer different sensor sizes.

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The Galaxy Camera was announced 4 months earlier than the RX1R so they are both of a similar generation. Both of these cameras feature different body design with the Samsung Galaxy Camera being a Compact camera and the Sony RX1R being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before going right into a more detailed comparison, here is a short overview of how the Galaxy Camera grades against the RX1R in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Samsung Galaxy Camera over the Sony RX1R

 Galaxy Camera RX1R 
Screen size4.8"3"Bigger screen (+1.8")
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Sony RX1R over the Samsung Galaxy Camera

 RX1R Galaxy Camera 
Screen resolution1229k922kCrisper screen (+307k dot)

Common features in the Samsung Galaxy Camera and Sony RX1R

 Galaxy Camera RX1R 
ReleasedFebruary 2013June 2013Same generation
Focus manually Very accurate focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen

Samsung Galaxy Camera vs Sony RX1R Physical Comparison

If you're aiming to carry your camera, you have to factor its weight and size. The Samsung Galaxy Camera enjoys outer dimensions of 129mm x 71mm x 19mm (5.1" x 2.8" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 300 grams (0.66 lbs) and the Sony RX1R has specifications of 113mm x 65mm x 70mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 2.8") having a weight of 482 grams (1.06 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are working with during that time. Following is a front view scale comparison of the Galaxy Camera compared to the RX1R.

Samsung Galaxy Camera vs Sony RX1R size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Galaxy Camera and RX1R is 90 and 79 respectively.

Samsung Galaxy Camera vs Sony RX1R top view buttons comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera vs Sony RX1R Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it is very difficult to imagine the contrast in sensor sizing only by going through technical specs. The graphic underneath may give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the Galaxy Camera and RX1R.

As you have seen, each of the cameras come with different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The Galaxy Camera with its smaller sensor is going to make getting shallower DOF tougher and the Sony RX1R will produce more detail with its extra 8 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop photographs a good deal more aggressively.

Samsung Galaxy Camera vs Sony RX1R sensor size comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera vs Sony RX1R Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung Galaxy Camera vs Sony RX1R Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera as a Portrait photography camera
Sony RX1R as a Portrait photography camera
40
focusing manually
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
can't use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
82
has manual focus
above average flash sync speed (1/4,000s)
resolution is good (24 megapixels)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
provides face detection autofocus
delivers RAW files
Photography Glossary

Street Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera as a Street photography camera
Sony RX1R as a Street photography camera
61
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average in class (300g)
no moving screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
66
sensor size is large (Full frame)
delivers RAW files
great high ISO (25,600)
no moving screen
no image stabilization
heavier than others in class (482 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Samsung Galaxy Camera
Sports photography with Sony RX1R
50
amazing zoom range (23-481mm 20.9 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
53
resolution is good (24 megapixels)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
provides tracking autofocus
can't change focal length (35mm)
very slow continuous shooting (5.0 frames/s)
no image stabilization
bad battery life (270 shots)
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera as a Travel photography camera
Sony RX1R as a Travel photography camera
69
lighter than average in class (300 grams)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
relatively wide (23mm)
great reach (481mm)
no Time Lapse recording
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
62
resolution is good (24MP)
built-in flash
great maximum aperture (f2.0)
does not have Time Lapse function
bad battery life (270 shots)
heavier than others in class (482g)
does not have a selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera as a Landscape photography camera
Sony RX1R as a Landscape photography camera
50
focusing manually
relatively wide (23mm)
lovely big screen (4.8")
has image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
no Time Lapse recording
66
has manual focus
great maximum aperture (f2.0)
good sized screen (3 inch)
resolution is good (24MP)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
doesnt have anti-alias filter
great high ISO (25,600)
delivers RAW files
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
can't change focal length (35mm)
no image stabilization
bad battery life (270 shots)
does not have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera as a Vlogging camera
Sony RX1R as a Vlogging camera
37
relatively wide (23mm)
has touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
comes with mic support
lighter than average in class (300g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
display is not selfie friendly
34
great maximum aperture (f2.0)
provides face detection autofocus
good video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
has external mic support
does not have a selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
heavier than others in class (482g)
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Samsung Galaxy Camera vs Sony RX1R Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung Galaxy Camera and Sony RX1R
 Samsung Galaxy CameraSony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1R
General Information
Company Samsung Sony
Model Samsung Galaxy Camera Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1R
Alternate name Wi-Fi -
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Large Sensor Compact
Announced 2013-02-19 2013-06-26
Physical type Compact Large Sensor Compact
Sensor Information
Chip 1.4GHz Quad-Core -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" Full frame
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 35.8 x 23.9mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 855.6mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 24 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio - 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4608 x 3456 6000 x 4000
Maximum native ISO 3200 25600
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points - 25
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 23-481mm (20.9x) 35mm (1x)
Max aperture f/2.8-5.9 f/2.0
Focal length multiplier 5.8 1
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 4.8 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 922k dots 1,229k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display technology 308 ppi, HD Super Clear Touch Display Xtra FineTFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic and Optical (optional)
Features
Minimum shutter speed 16 secs 30 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shutter rate - 5.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range - 6.00 m
Flash settings - Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync, Rear Sync, Wireless
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Fastest flash synchronize - 1/4000 secs
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, 50, 25, 24 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30, 25 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 25 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB none USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS BuiltIn None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 300g (0.66 lb) 482g (1.06 lb)
Physical dimensions 129 x 71 x 19mm (5.1" x 2.8" x 0.7") 113 x 65 x 70mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 2.8")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested 91
DXO Color Depth score not tested 25.0
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 13.6
DXO Low light score not tested 2537
Other
Battery life - 270 photographs
Form of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model - NP-BX1
Self timer - Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage type micro SD/micro SDHC/micro SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo
Card slots 1 1
Price at release $450 $2,798