Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 vs Sony TF1

Its time to take a deeper look at the Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 and Sony TF1, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Waterproof by manufacturers Samsung and Sony. The resolution of the Galaxy Camera 2 (16MP) and the TF1 (16MP) is very well matched and they come with the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The Galaxy Camera 2 was introduced 7 months after the TF1 so they are of a similar generation. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a short highlight of how the Galaxy Camera 2 grades vs the TF1 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TF1. The whole galleries are provided at Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Gallery and Sony TF1 Gallery.

If you are looking to carry around your camera often, you are going to need to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 comes with physical measurements of 133mm x 71mm x 19mm (5.2" x 2.8" x 0.7") having a weight of 283 grams (0.62 lbs) while the Sony TF1 has dimensions of 102mm x 62mm x 23mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 0.9") and a weight of 152 grams (0.34 lbs).

Take a look at the Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 and Sony TF1 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you have at the time. Here is the front view over all size comparison of the Galaxy Camera 2 vs the TF1.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Galaxy Camera 2 and TF1 is 90 and 94 respectively.

Normally, it is tough to see the contrast between sensor sizes only by reading through a spec sheet. The pic here will help offer you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the Galaxy Camera 2 and TF1.

As you can see, the 2 cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing and the identical resolution so you should expect similar quality of files but you should factor the production date of the products into consideration. The newer Galaxy Camera 2 is going to have a benefit when it comes to sensor technology.