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Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 vs Sony TX20

Portability
90
Imaging
40
Features
60
Overall
48
Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX20 front
Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
50
Overall
43

Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 vs Sony TX20 Key Specs

Samsung Galaxy Camera 2
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 4.8" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 23-483mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 283g - 133 x 71 x 19mm
  • Announced January 2014
Sony TX20
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 125 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-100mm (F3.5-4.6) lens
  • 133g - 96 x 56 x 18mm
  • Introduced February 2012
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Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 vs Sony TX20 Overview

Following is a extended comparison of the Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 versus Sony TX20, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Ultracompact by competitors Samsung and Sony. The resolution of the Galaxy Camera 2 (16MP) and the TX20 (16MP) is pretty close and they feature the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The Galaxy Camera 2 was released 23 months after the TX20 which makes the cameras a generation away from one another. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 being a Compact camera and the Sony TX20 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before we go straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a quick introduction of how the Galaxy Camera 2 matches up vs the TX20 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 over the Sony TX20

 Galaxy Camera 2 TX20 
IntroducedJanuary 2014February 2012More modern by 23 months
Screen sizing4.8"3"Bigger screen (+1.8")
Screen resolution1037k922kClearer screen (+115k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony TX20 over the Samsung Galaxy Camera 2

 TX20 Galaxy Camera 2 

Common features in the Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 and Sony TX20

 Galaxy Camera 2 TX20 
Manually focus Dial accurate focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 vs Sony TX20 Physical Comparison

For those who are going to carry around your camera often, you need to consider its weight and volume. The Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 has got outer dimensions of 133mm x 71mm x 19mm (5.2" x 2.8" x 0.7") with a weight of 283 grams (0.62 lbs) while the Sony TX20 has sizing of 96mm x 56mm x 18mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") with a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs).

Look at the Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 versus Sony TX20 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you use during that time. The following is the front view overall size comparison of the Galaxy Camera 2 compared to the TX20.

Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 vs Sony TX20 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Galaxy Camera 2 and TX20 is 90 and 96 respectively.

Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 vs Sony TX20 top view buttons comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 vs Sony TX20 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it can be hard to see the gap in sensor sizes merely by viewing specs. The picture underneath should give you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the Galaxy Camera 2 and TX20.

All in all, the two cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing and the same megapixels therefore you should expect comparable quality of pictures though you should always consider the production date of the cameras into account. The more recent Galaxy Camera 2 will have an advantage in sensor tech.

Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 vs Sony TX20 sensor size comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 vs Sony TX20 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 vs Sony TX20 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony TX20 as a Portrait photography camera
44
focusing manually
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
features face detect focus
no external flash support
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
40
manual focus
megapixel count decent (16MP)
comes with face detection focusing
manual exposure not possible
no external flash support
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Street photography highlights
Sony TX20 Street photography highlights
65
image stabilization (Optical)
supports touch to focus
lighter than competitors in class (283 grams)
no articulating screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
67
image stabilization (Optical)
offers focus by touch
weather proof
fixed screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Samsung Galaxy Camera 2
Sports photography with Sony TX20
48
great zoom range (23-483mm 21.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
better than average battery (400 CIPA)
painfully slow continuous shooting (5.0 frames/s)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
50
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
comes with tracking autofocus
weather proof
good battery power (250 CIPA)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Travel photography highlights
Sony TX20 Travel photography highlights
73
better than average battery (400 per charge)
lighter than competitors in class (283 grams)
supports bluetooth
supports touch to focus
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (23mm)
great reach (483mm)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
72
good battery power (250 per charge)
weather proof
offers focus by touch
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
reasonably wide (25mm)
no Timelapse recording
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Landscape photography advice
Sony TX20 Landscape photography advice
52
focusing manually
reasonably wide (23mm)
big screen (4.8")
image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
better than average battery (400 CIPA)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
doesn't have Timelapse recording
52
manual focus
reasonably wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
weather proof
good battery power (250 CIPA)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
manual exposure not possible
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
no Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Samsung Galaxy Camera 2
Vlogging with Sony TX20
37
reasonably wide (23mm)
screen is touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
comes with microphone jack
lighter than competitors in class (283g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
35
reasonably wide (25mm)
touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detection focusing
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
no external microphone socket
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Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 vs Sony TX20 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 and Sony TX20
 Samsung Galaxy Camera 2Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX20
General Information
Make Samsung Sony
Model type Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX20
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Ultracompact
Announced 2014-01-02 2012-02-28
Physical type Compact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Chip 1.6GHz Quad-Core Exynos BIONZ
Sensor type BSI-CMOS BSI-CMOS
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 16MP 16MP
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 100 125
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 23-483mm (21.0x) 25-100mm (4.0x)
Max aperture f/2.8-5.9 f/3.5-4.6
Macro focusing distance 10cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 4.8 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 1,037 thousand dots 922 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen tech HD Super Clear Touch Display XtraFine TruBlack TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 16s 4s
Highest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1600s
Continuous shooting rate 5.0 frames per sec 10.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 3.80 m 3.70 m
Flash options Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, fill-in, slow sync, flash off, redeye fix Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (60, 30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS BuiltIn None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 283 grams (0.62 lb) 133 grams (0.29 lb)
Dimensions 133 x 71 x 19mm (5.2" x 2.8" x 0.7") 96 x 56 x 18mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7")
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 250 pictures
Battery type 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 shooting
Storage type microSD/microSDHC/microSDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Card slots One One
Launch pricing $400 $330