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Samsung Galaxy Camera vs Sony RX1R II

Portability
90
Imaging
40
Features
55
Overall
46
Samsung Galaxy Camera front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1R II front
Portability
78
Imaging
76
Features
65
Overall
71

Samsung Galaxy Camera vs Sony RX1R II 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
  • Released February 2013
  • Also Known as Wi-Fi
Sony RX1R II
(Full Review)
  • 42MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 50 - 25600 (Increase to 102400)
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 35mm (F2.0) lens
  • 507g - 113 x 65 x 72mm
  • Announced October 2015
  • Earlier Model is Sony RX1R
Photography Glossary

Samsung Galaxy Camera vs Sony RX1R II Overview

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.

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Reasons to pick Samsung Galaxy Camera over the Sony RX1R II

 Galaxy Camera RX1R II 
Screen dimension4.8"3"Bigger screen (+1.8")
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Sony RX1R II over the Samsung Galaxy Camera

 RX1R II Galaxy Camera 
AnnouncedOctober 2015February 2013More recent by 32 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen resolution1229k922kClearer screen (+307k dot)

Common features in the Samsung Galaxy Camera and Sony RX1R II

 Galaxy Camera RX1R II 
Manual focus Dial exact focusing
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen

Samsung Galaxy Camera vs Sony RX1R II Physical Comparison

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.

Samsung Galaxy Camera vs Sony RX1R II size comparison

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

Samsung Galaxy Camera vs Sony RX1R II top view buttons comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera vs Sony RX1R II Sensor Comparison

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.

Samsung Galaxy Camera vs Sony RX1R II sensor size comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera vs Sony RX1R II Screen and ViewFinder

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

Portrait Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera Portrait photography highlights
Sony RX1R II Portrait photography highlights
40
manual focus
decent MP (16 megapixels)
cannot use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
85
focusing manually
great flash sync speed (1/4,000 seconds)
high sensor resolution (42MP)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
features face detect focus
supports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera as a Street photography camera
Sony RX1R II as a Street photography camera
61
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (300g)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
73
has a tilting screen
sensor size is large (Full frame)
supports RAW formats
good high ISO (25,600)
lack of image stabilization
more heavy than competition (507 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Samsung Galaxy Camera
Sports photography with Sony RX1R II
50
amazing zoom range (23-481mm 20.9 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
63
high sensor resolution (42 megapixels)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
features tracking focus
supports phase detect auto focus
can't change focal length (35mm)
slow frames per second (5.0 frames per second)
lack of image stabilization
not so great battery pack (220 CIPA)
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Travel Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera as a Travel photography camera
Sony RX1R II as a Travel photography camera
69
lighter than competition (300 grams)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
rather wide (23mm)
great reach (481mm)
missing Timelapse recording
does not contain selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
59
high sensor resolution (42 megapixels)
good max aperture (f2.0)
does not have Timelapse function
not so great battery pack (220 shots)
more heavy than competition (507 grams)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera Landscape photography information
Sony RX1R II Landscape photography information
50
manual focus
rather wide (23mm)
very good size screen (4.8 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
missing Timelapse recording
68
focusing manually
good max aperture (f2.0)
screen size is good (3 inch)
high sensor resolution (42MP)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
does not have anti aliasing filter
good high ISO (25,600)
supports RAW formats
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
can't change focal length (35mm)
lack of image stabilization
not so great battery pack (220 per charge)
does not have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera as a Vlogging camera
Sony RX1R II as a Vlogging camera
37
rather wide (23mm)
touchscreen functionality
image stabilization (Optical)
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
includes microphone port
lighter than competition (300 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
34
good max aperture (f2.0)
features face detect focus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
comes with microphone jack
does not contain selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
more heavy than competition (507g)
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Samsung Galaxy Camera vs Sony RX1R II Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung Galaxy Camera and Sony RX1R II
 Samsung Galaxy CameraSony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1R II
General Information
Make Samsung Sony
Model type Samsung Galaxy Camera Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1R II
Otherwise known as Wi-Fi -
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Large Sensor Compact
Released 2013-02-19 2015-10-13
Body design Compact Large Sensor Compact
Sensor Information
Processor 1.4GHz Quad-Core BIONZ X
Sensor type BSI-CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" Full frame
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 35.9 x 24mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 861.6mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 42MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio - 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4608 x 3456 7952 x 5304
Max native ISO 3200 25600
Max enhanced ISO - 102400
Min native ISO 100 50
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points - 25
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 23-481mm (20.9x) 35mm (1x)
Max aperture f/2.8-5.9 f/2.0
Macro focusing range - 14cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 1
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Tilting
Screen size 4.8 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 922k dot 1,229k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen tech 308 ppi, HD Super Clear Touch Display -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 2,359k dot
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.74x
Features
Min shutter speed 16 secs 30 secs
Max shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shutter speed - 5.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance - no built-in flash
Flash settings - Off, auto, fill flash, slow sync, rear sync, wireless
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Max flash sync - 1/4000 secs
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 30p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (120p, 30p)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S, H.264
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
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 300 grams (0.66 lbs) 507 grams (1.12 lbs)
Dimensions 129 x 71 x 19mm (5.1" x 2.8" x 0.7") 113 x 65 x 72mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 2.8")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested 97
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 25.8
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 13.9
DXO Low light rating not tested 3204
Other
Battery life - 220 shots
Battery format - Battery Pack
Battery ID - NP-BX1
Self timer - Yes (2,5, 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage micro SD/micro SDHC/micro SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo
Storage slots One One
Price at release $450 $3,300