Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 vs Sony TX1

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.

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.

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.

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.