Samsung Galaxy Camera vs Sony RX1R II
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Samsung Galaxy Camera vs Sony RX1R II Key Specs
(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
(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
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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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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 dimension | 4.8" |  | 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 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Announced | October 2015 |  | February 2013 | More recent by 32 months |
| Screen type | Tilting |  | Fixed | Tilting screen |
| Screen resolution | 1229k |  | 922k | Clearer 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.
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 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.
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Samsung Galaxy Camera vs Sony RX1R II Specifications
| Samsung Galaxy Camera | Sony 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 |