Sony RX100
Premium Compact Camera
vs Samsung GC100
Compact Superzoom Camera

What’s good about the Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100

Best price $448
  • Weighs a little bit less than the GC100 8.5 oz vs 10.6 oz
  • Higher sensor resolution 20.2 MP vs 16.3 MP
  • Significantly larger image sensor 116 mm² vs 28 mm²
  • Higher resolution rear screen 1229k dots vs 921k dots
  • Better light sensitivity by 3 f-stops 25,600 ISO vs 3,200 ISO
  • Better built-in flash range 56′ vs 12′
  • Better video capture 1080p 60fps vs 1080p 30fps
  • Faster continuous shooting speed 10 shots per sec vs 4 shots per sec
  • Has HDR on-board GC100 does not have HDR
  • Has RAW image capture GC100 does not have RAW capture

What’s good about the Samsung Galaxy EK-GC100

Best price
$295
  • Smaller body size 11 in³ vs 13 in³
  • Thinner body for better pocket fit 0.75″ vs 1.4″
  • Significantly cheaper street price $295 vs $448
  • Longer optical zoom 21.0× vs 3.6×
  • Bigger rear viewscreen 4.8″ vs 3.0″
  • Wider angle lens 4.1mm vs 10.4mm
  • Has GPS location tagging RX100 does not have GPS
  • Has Wi-Fi photo upload capabilities RX100 does not have Wi-Fi

What the Sony RX100 and Samsung GC100 have in common

  • HDMI port
  • panorama mode

What’s missing from both the Sony RX100 and the Samsung GC100

  • No 3D capture
  • No waterproof housing
  • No external microphone jack
  • No hot shoe
  • No flip out viewscreen

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