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Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 vs Sony TF1

Portability
90
Imaging
40
Features
60
Overall
48
Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TF1 front
Portability
94
Imaging
40
Features
34
Overall
37

Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 vs Sony TF1 Key Specs

Samsung Galaxy Camera 2
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 4.8" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 23-483mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 283g - 133 x 71 x 19mm
  • Revealed January 2014
Sony TF1
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-100mm (F3.6-4.7) lens
  • 152g - 102 x 62 x 23mm
  • Introduced June 2013
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Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 vs Sony TF1 Overview

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.

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Reasons to pick Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 over the Sony TF1

 Galaxy Camera 2 TF1 
IntroducedJanuary 2014June 2013More modern by 7 months
Focus manually Very exact focus
Display sizing4.8"2.7"Larger display (+2.1")
Display resolution1037k460kClearer display (+577k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony TF1 over the Samsung Galaxy Camera 2

 TF1 Galaxy Camera 2 

Common features in the Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 and Sony TF1

 Galaxy Camera 2 TF1 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 vs Sony TF1 Physical Comparison

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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 vs Sony TF1 size comparison

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

Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 vs Sony TF1 top view buttons comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 vs Sony TF1 Sensor Comparison

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.

Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 vs Sony TF1 sensor size comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 vs Sony TF1 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 vs Sony TF1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Portrait photography info
Sony TF1 Portrait photography info
44
has manual focus
good MP (16 megapixels)
includes face detect focusing
no external flash support
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
35
megapixel count good (16MP)
supports face detect focusing
manual focus not available
manual exposure not available
can't use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Samsung Galaxy Camera 2
Street photography with Sony TF1
65
has image stabilization (Optical)
comes with focus by touch
lighter than average in class (283g)
fixed screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
69
image stabilization (Optical)
features focus by touch
environment proofing
lighter than average (152 grams)
screen is fixed
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Sports photography information
Sony TF1 Sports photography information
48
incredible zoom range (23-483mm 21.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16 megapixels)
great battery life (400 CIPA)
slow continuous shooting (5.0 frames/s)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
42
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
supports tracking focus
environment proofing
max frames per second very slow (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
not so great battery (240 CIPA)
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Travel photography features
Sony TF1 Travel photography features
73
great battery life (400 per charge)
lighter than average in class (283g)
has bluetooth
comes with focus by touch
good MP (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
decently wide (23mm)
very long reach (483mm)
missing Timelapse mode
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
69
lighter than average (152 grams)
environment proofing
features focus by touch
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
fairly wide (25mm)
missing Timelapse mode
not so great battery (240 shots)
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.6)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony TF1 as a Landscape photography camera
52
has manual focus
decently wide (23mm)
very good size screen (4.8")
has image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16 megapixels)
great battery life (400 shots)
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
missing Timelapse mode
40
fairly wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
environment proofing
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.6)
small screen (2.7")
manual exposure not available
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
not so great battery (240 shots)
missing Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Samsung Galaxy Camera 2
Vlogging with Sony TF1
37
decently wide (23mm)
screen is touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect focusing
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
does have microphone support
lighter than average in class (283g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
display is not selfie friendly
33
fairly wide (25mm)
screen is touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect focusing
lighter than average (152 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.6)
display is not selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing microphone support
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Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 vs Sony TF1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 and Sony TF1
 Samsung Galaxy Camera 2Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TF1
General Information
Manufacturer Samsung Sony
Model type Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TF1
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Waterproof
Revealed 2014-01-02 2013-06-21
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip 1.6GHz Quad-Core Exynos -
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 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 23-483mm (21.0x) 25-100mm (4.0x)
Max aperture f/2.8-5.9 f/3.6-4.7
Macro focusing distance 10cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 4.8 inches 2.7 inches
Display resolution 1,037 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display tech HD Super Clear Touch Display TFT LCD display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 16 seconds 2 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 5.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 3.80 m 3.90 m
Flash options Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, fill-in, slow sync, flash off, redeye fix Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync, Advanced Flash
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS BuiltIn None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 283 grams (0.62 lbs) 152 grams (0.34 lbs)
Dimensions 133 x 71 x 19mm (5.2" x 2.8" x 0.7") 102 x 62 x 23mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 400 pictures 240 pictures
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID Built-in NP-BN
Self timer Yes (2, 5, or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse recording
Storage type microSD/microSDHC/microSDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Card slots 1 1
Cost at launch $400 $266