Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 vs Sony TX10

Following is a complete analysis of the Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 and Sony TX10, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Ultracompact by manufacturers Samsung and Sony. The resolution of the Galaxy Camera 2 (16MP) and the TX10 (16MP) is pretty similar and both cameras provide the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The Galaxy Camera 2 was introduced 2 years after the TX10 which is quite a serious difference as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras have different body design with the Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 being a Compact camera and the Sony TX10 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before getting into a in-depth comparison, here is a brief view of how the Galaxy Camera 2 grades vs the TX10 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX10. The whole galleries are provided at Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Gallery & Sony TX10 Gallery.

If you're aiming to carry around your camera often, you will have to take into account its weight and size. The Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 offers outside dimensions of 133mm x 71mm x 19mm (5.2" x 2.8" x 0.7") along with a weight of 283 grams (0.62 lbs) while the Sony TX10 has specifications of 96mm x 56mm x 18mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") along with a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. The following is a front view proportions comparison of the Galaxy Camera 2 and the TX10.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Galaxy Camera 2 and TX10 is 90 and 96 respectively.

More often than not, it's tough to visualize the difference between sensor sizes just by going over technical specs. The picture underneath should offer you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the Galaxy Camera 2 and TX10.

As you can tell, both cameras have the same sensor dimensions and the identical megapixels so you can expect similar quality of images but you need to factor the age of the products into consideration. The more modern Galaxy Camera 2 should have an advantage when it comes to sensor innovation.