Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 vs Sony TX1
90 Imaging
40 Features
60 Overall
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96 Imaging
33 Features
21 Overall
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Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 vs Sony TX1 Key Specs
(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
- Released January 2014
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/2.4" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 125 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 35-140mm (F3.5-4.6) lens
- 142g - 94 x 58 x 17mm
- Released August 2009
Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 vs Sony TX1 Overview
Below, we will be evaluating the Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 vs Sony TX1, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Ultracompact by rivals Samsung and Sony. There exists a sizeable gap between the sensor resolutions of the Galaxy Camera 2 (16MP) and TX1 (10MP) and the Galaxy Camera 2 (1/2.3") and TX1 (1/2.4") feature different sensor size.
Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD CardsThe Galaxy Camera 2 was revealed 4 years after the TX1 which is quite a large gap as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras come with different body type with the Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 being a Compact camera and the Sony TX1 being a Ultracompact camera.
Before we go straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a short summary of how the Galaxy Camera 2 matches up vs the TX1 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 vs Sony TX1 Gallery
Here is a preview of the gallery images for Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX1. The full galleries are viewable at Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Gallery and Sony TX1 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 over the Sony TX1
Galaxy Camera 2 | TX1 | |||
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Released | January 2014 | August 2009 | Newer by 54 months | |
Focus manually | Very exact focus | |||
Screen dimension | 4.8" | 3" | Bigger screen (+1.8") | |
Screen resolution | 1037k | 230k | Crisper screen (+807k dot) |
Reasons to pick Sony TX1 over the Samsung Galaxy Camera 2
TX1 | Galaxy Camera 2 |
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Common features in the Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 and Sony TX1
Galaxy Camera 2 | TX1 | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Selfie screen | Absent selfie screen | |||
Touch screen | Quickly navigate |
Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 vs Sony TX1 Physical Comparison
If you are aiming to travel with your camera frequently, you'll need to consider its weight and volume. The Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 offers outside 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 TX1 has sizing of 94mm x 58mm x 17mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.7") having a weight of 142 grams (0.31 lbs).
Look at the Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 vs Sony TX1 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are utilising at that time. Underneath is the front view scale comparison of the Galaxy Camera 2 compared to the TX1.
Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Galaxy Camera 2 and TX1 is 90 and 96 respectively.
Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 vs Sony TX1 Sensor Comparison
Normally, it can be tough to picture the gap between sensor dimensions just by going over technical specs. The pic underneath will help give you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the Galaxy Camera 2 and TX1.
As you have seen, both of those cameras posses different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The Galaxy Camera 2 using its bigger sensor is going to make achieving shallow DOF less difficult and the Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 will offer you more detail because of its extra 6MP. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop photographs somewhat more aggressively. The more recent Galaxy Camera 2 provides an advantage when it comes to sensor technology.
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Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 vs Sony TX1 Specifications
Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX1 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Samsung | Sony |
Model type | Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX1 |
Category | Small Sensor Superzoom | Ultracompact |
Released | 2014-01-02 | 2009-08-06 |
Physical type | Compact | Ultracompact |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | 1.6GHz Quad-Core Exynos | Bionz |
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.4" |
Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.104 x 4.578mm |
Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 27.9mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16MP | 10MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Peak resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 3648 x 2736 |
Highest native ISO | 3200 | 3200 |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 125 |
RAW pictures | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch to focus | ||
AF continuous | ||
AF single | ||
AF tracking | ||
AF selectice | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
Multi area AF | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detect AF | ||
Contract detect AF | ||
Phase detect AF | ||
Total focus points | - | 9 |
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 23-483mm (21.0x) | 35-140mm (4.0x) |
Maximal aperture | f/2.8-5.9 | f/3.5-4.6 |
Macro focusing range | 10cm | 8cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display sizing | 4.8" | 3" |
Display resolution | 1,037k dots | 230k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Display tech | HD Super Clear Touch Display | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 16 seconds | 2 seconds |
Max shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/1250 seconds |
Continuous shutter rate | 5.0 frames/s | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | 3.80 m | 3.00 m |
Flash settings | Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, fill-in, slow sync, flash off, redeye fix | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow sync |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
Video format | MPEG-4, H.264 | - |
Microphone port | ||
Headphone port | ||
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 gr (0.62 lbs) | 142 gr (0.31 lbs) |
Dimensions | 133 x 71 x 19mm (5.2" x 2.8" x 0.7") | 94 x 58 x 17mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.7") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall 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 shots | - |
Battery type | Battery Pack | - |
Battery ID | Built-in | - |
Self timer | Yes (2, 5, or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | microSD/microSDHC/microSDXC | Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo, Internal |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Retail cost | $400 | $350 |