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Samsung Galaxy Camera vs Sony S2100

Portability
90
Imaging
40
Features
55
Overall
46
Samsung Galaxy Camera front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S2100 front
Portability
93
Imaging
35
Features
17
Overall
27

Samsung Galaxy Camera vs Sony S2100 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 S2100
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 33-105mm (F3.1-5.6) lens
  • 167g - 98 x 61 x 27mm
  • Launched January 2010
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Samsung Galaxy Camera vs Sony S2100 Overview

Let's take a deeper look at the Samsung Galaxy Camera vs Sony S2100, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Samsung and Sony. There is a sizable difference among the image resolutions of the Galaxy Camera (16MP) and S2100 (12MP) but both cameras boast the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The Galaxy Camera was introduced 3 years later than the S2100 and that is a fairly significant difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before diving right into a more detailed comparison, here is a short summation of how the Galaxy Camera matches up against the S2100 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Samsung Galaxy Camera over the Sony S2100

 Galaxy Camera S2100 
LaunchedFebruary 2013January 2010More recent by 38 months
Focus manually Dial accurate focus
Screen dimensions4.8"3"Bigger screen (+1.8")
Screen resolution922k230kCrisper screen (+692k dot)
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Sony S2100 over the Samsung Galaxy Camera

 S2100 Galaxy Camera 

Common features in the Samsung Galaxy Camera and Sony S2100

 Galaxy Camera S2100 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen

Samsung Galaxy Camera vs Sony S2100 Physical Comparison

If you are going to lug around your camera regularly, you should take into account its weight and dimensions. The Samsung Galaxy Camera provides outer dimensions of 129mm x 71mm x 19mm (5.1" x 2.8" x 0.7") and a weight of 300 grams (0.66 lbs) and the Sony S2100 has dimensions of 98mm x 61mm x 27mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") with a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you choose during that time. Here is a front view physical size comparison of the Galaxy Camera vs the S2100.

Samsung Galaxy Camera vs Sony S2100 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the Galaxy Camera and S2100 is 90 and 93 respectively.

Samsung Galaxy Camera vs Sony S2100 top view buttons comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera vs Sony S2100 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it can be difficult to visualise the difference in sensor measurements simply by checking out a spec sheet. The visual below may offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the Galaxy Camera and S2100.

Clearly, both of these cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same resolution. You can expect the Samsung Galaxy Camera to produce more detail using its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also let you crop shots a bit more aggressively. The younger Galaxy Camera is going to have a benefit with regard to sensor technology.

Samsung Galaxy Camera vs Sony S2100 sensor size comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera vs Sony S2100 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung Galaxy Camera vs Sony S2100 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera Portrait photography info
Sony S2100 Portrait photography info
40
manual focus
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
external flash not possible
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
21
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
external flash not possible
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera Street photography advice
Sony S2100 Street photography advice
61
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors in class (300 grams)
screen is fixed
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
46
no moving screen
lack of image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Samsung Galaxy Camera
Sports photography with Sony S2100
50
excellent zoom range (23-481mm 20.9 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
17
low max shutter speed (1/1,200 seconds)
max fps very slow (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera Travel photography details
Sony S2100 Travel photography details
69
lighter than competitors in class (300g)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (23mm)
long reach (481mm)
missing Time Lapse function
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
50
has built in flash
does not have Timelapse function
resolution not great (12MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not great (33mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Samsung Galaxy Camera
Landscape photography with Sony S2100
50
manual focus
reasonably wide (23mm)
lovely big screen (4.8")
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
missing Time Lapse function
27
good sized screen (3 inches)
focusing manually not possible
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (33mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
no manual control
lack of image stabilization
resolution not great (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
does not have Timelapse function
Photography Glossary

Vlogging Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera as a Vlogging camera
Sony S2100 as a Vlogging camera
37
reasonably wide (23mm)
touchscreen capability
has image stabilization (Optical)
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
does have external mic jack
lighter than competitors in class (300 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
22
wide angle not great (33mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
display isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
video res low (640 x 480 pixels)
does not have microphone socket
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Samsung Galaxy Camera vs Sony S2100 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung Galaxy Camera and Sony S2100
 Samsung Galaxy CameraSony Cyber-shot DSC-S2100
General Information
Brand Samsung Sony
Model Samsung Galaxy Camera Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S2100
Also Known as Wi-Fi -
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2013-02-19 2010-01-07
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor 1.4GHz Quad-Core Bionz
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4608 x 3456 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points - 9
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 23-481mm (20.9x) 33-105mm (3.2x)
Maximal aperture f/2.8-5.9 f/3.1-5.6
Macro focus range - 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 4.8" 3"
Resolution of display 922k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display tech 308 ppi, HD Super Clear Touch Display -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 16s 1s
Max shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1200s
Continuous shutter rate - 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range - 3.30 m
Flash modes - Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 640x480
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB none USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS BuiltIn None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 300g (0.66 pounds) 167g (0.37 pounds)
Physical dimensions 129 x 71 x 19mm (5.1" x 2.8" x 0.7") 98 x 61 x 27mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery model - 2 x AA
Self timer - Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage micro SD/micro SDHC/micro SDXC Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo, optional SD, Internal
Card slots One One
Price at release $450 $0