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Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 vs Sony TF1

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