Samsung Galaxy Camera vs Sony RX1R II

Below, we will be comparing the Samsung Galaxy Camera versus Sony RX1R II, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Large Sensor Compact by rivals Samsung and Sony. There is a noticeable difference among the resolutions of the Galaxy Camera (16MP) and RX1R II (42MP) and the Galaxy Camera (1/2.3") and RX1R II (Full frame) use different sensor sizes.

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The Galaxy Camera was manufactured 3 years before the RX1R II and that is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras come with different body type with the Samsung Galaxy Camera being a Compact camera and the Sony RX1R II being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before delving through a thorough comparison, below is a simple synopsis of how the Galaxy Camera grades against the RX1R II when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Samsung Galaxy Camera & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1R II. The entire galleries are available at Samsung Galaxy Camera Gallery & Sony RX1R II Gallery.

If you're going to lug around your camera regularly, you're going to have to think about its weight and dimensions. The Samsung Galaxy Camera has exterior dimensions of 129mm x 71mm x 19mm (5.1" x 2.8" x 0.7") having a weight of 300 grams (0.66 lbs) and the Sony RX1R II has dimensions of 113mm x 65mm x 72mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 2.8") accompanied by a weight of 507 grams (1.12 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are working with at the time. The following is the front view over all size comparison of the Galaxy Camera compared to the RX1R II.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the Galaxy Camera and RX1R II is 90 and 78 respectively.

Often, it is difficult to picture the contrast in sensor measurements purely by seeing specs. The visual underneath may give you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the Galaxy Camera and RX1R II.

All in all, the 2 cameras posses different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The Galaxy Camera because of its smaller sensor is going to make shooting bokeh tougher and the Sony RX1R II will show extra detail due to its extra 26 Megapixels. Higher resolution will allow you to crop pictures somewhat more aggressively. The older Galaxy Camera will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.