Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 vs Sony HX99

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Larger lens aperture
f/2.8 vs f/3.5
Take photos in low-light or isolate your subject
Built-in GPS
GPS vs None
Geotag your photos
Thinner
19 mm vs 35 mm
Thinner
Higher-res screen
922k vs 307k pixels
More detail on the screen lets you judge focus and composition
Headphone jack
Yes vs No
Monitor audio recording while you shoot video

Focus peaking
Peaker vs Non-peaker
Your camera will highlight what's in focus
Eye-level viewfinder
Eye-level vs Rear display only
You'll be able to frame photos even when the sun is out
Shoot 4K video
4K (UHD) vs 1080p
Make sure you have a fast computer
Tiltable Screen
Tiltable vs Fixed
Tilt the screen for shooting flexbility
RAW file ability
Yes vs No
Gives you more flexibility to develop your photos later
More telephoto lens reach
720 mm vs 483 mm
Capture objects farther away
Newer
5 years vs 10 years old
Newer cameras often support more advanced features
Shoots 24p video
Yes vs No
Gives your movies a big-screen feel
Longer exposure
30 vs 16 sec
Long exposures for night shots
Higher extended ISO
12800 vs 3200 ISO
Higher extended ISO can give more low-light flexibility

In-Camera Image Stabilization
Both provide
Reduces the effects of camera shake at slower shutter speeds
Touchscreen
Both provide
Interact with your camera just like your smartphone
In-camera panoramas
Both provide
Stitches multiple shots into a panoramic photo
Built-in Wi-Fi
Both provide
Share your photos wirelessly
Built-in Bluetooth
Both provide
Always-on wireless connectivity
Internal flash
Both provide
Useful in a pinch for fill flash
Manual focus
Both provide
AF is for the weak. Real photographers focus manually.
HDMI out
Both provide
Use HDMI output to monitor or review video
Slow-motion videos
Both provide
Shoot slow-motion videos

Tilt-swivel screen
Neither provide
Tilt and swivel the screen for maximum shooting flexibility
On-sensor phase detect
Neither provide
Usually improves live view and video AF performance
Integrated ND filter
Neither provide
Shoot in daylight with a large aperture or slow shutter
External Mic Jack
Neither provide
Improved sound fidelity when shooting video
Hot shoe
Neither provide
Off-camera flashes open new possibilities
Bulb shutter
Neither provide
Hold the shutter open manually for long exposures