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Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 vs Sony TX1

Portability
90
Imaging
40
Features
60
Overall
48
Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX1 front
Portability
96
Imaging
33
Features
21
Overall
28

Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 vs Sony TX1 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
  • Released January 2014
Sony TX1
(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
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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.

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 over the Sony TX1

 Galaxy Camera 2 TX1 
ReleasedJanuary 2014August 2009Newer by 54 months
Focus manually Very exact focus
Screen dimension4.8"3"Bigger screen (+1.8")
Screen resolution1037k230kCrisper screen (+807k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony TX1 over the Samsung Galaxy Camera 2

 TX1 Galaxy Camera 2 

Common features in the Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 and Sony TX1

 Galaxy Camera 2 TX1 
Screen typeFixed 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).

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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.

Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 vs Sony TX1 size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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.

Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 vs Sony TX1 sensor size comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 vs Sony TX1 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 vs Sony TX1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Portrait photography highlights
Sony TX1 Portrait photography highlights
44
you can focus manually
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
includes face detection focus
no external flash support
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
19
lack of manual focus
lack of manual mode
no external flash support
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.4")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Samsung Galaxy Camera 2
Street photography with Sony TX1
65
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports focus via touch
lighter than others (283 grams)
screen is fixed
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
57
built in image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
small sensor (1/2.4")
lack of RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Sports photography features
Sony TX1 Sports photography features
48
incredible zoom range (23-483mm 21.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
better than average battery (400 CIPA)
very slow continuous shooting (5.0 fps)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
24
built in image stabilization (Optical)
low max shutter speed (1/1,250s)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor resolution low (10MP)
small sensor (1/2.4")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Travel photography advice
Sony TX1 Travel photography advice
73
better than average battery (400 per charge)
lighter than others (283 grams)
connects via bluetooth
supports focus via touch
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
flash built-in
rather wide (23mm)
very long zoom (483mm)
doesn't have Timelapse function
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f2.8)
51
has built in flash
no Timelapse function
sensor resolution low (10MP)
display is not selfie friendly
wide angle not the best (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Landscape photography advice
Sony TX1 Landscape photography advice
52
you can focus manually
rather wide (23mm)
screen larger than average (4.8 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
better than average battery (400 CIPA)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse function
31
screen size is good (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
lack of manual mode
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.4")
lack of RAW support
no Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 as a Vlogging camera
Sony TX1 as a Vlogging camera
37
rather wide (23mm)
touchscreen enabled
has image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detection focus
good video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
comes with external microphone port
lighter than others (283g)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen isn't selfie friendly
28
touchscreen enabled
built in image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
display is not selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
no external microphone socket
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Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 vs Sony TX1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 and Sony TX1
 Samsung Galaxy Camera 2Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX1
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