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Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 vs Sony TX200V

Portability
90
Imaging
40
Features
60
Overall
48
Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX200V front
Portability
96
Imaging
42
Features
48
Overall
44

Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 vs Sony TX200V 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
  • Launched January 2014
Sony TX200V
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.5-4.8) lens
  • 129g - 96 x 58 x 16mm
  • Announced January 2012
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Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 vs Sony TX200V Overview

Here is a extended comparison of the Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 versus Sony TX200V, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Ultracompact by brands Samsung and Sony. The image resolution of the Galaxy Camera 2 (16MP) and the TX200V (18MP) is pretty similar and both cameras have the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The Galaxy Camera 2 was launched 24 months later than the TX200V which makes them a generation apart from each other. The two cameras feature different body design with the Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 being a Compact camera and the Sony TX200V being a Ultracompact camera.

Before delving straight to a in depth comparison, here is a quick introduction of how the Galaxy Camera 2 matches up vs the TX200V with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 over the Sony TX200V

 Galaxy Camera 2 TX200V 
AnnouncedJanuary 2014January 2012Fresher by 24 months
Manual focus More exact focusing
Screen size4.8"3.3"Bigger screen (+1.5")

Reasons to pick Sony TX200V over the Samsung Galaxy Camera 2

 TX200V Galaxy Camera 2 
Screen resolution1230k1037kCrisper screen (+193k dot)

Common features in the Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 and Sony TX200V

 Galaxy Camera 2 TX200V 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 vs Sony TX200V Physical Comparison

In case you're planning to carry your camera often, you're going to have to think about its weight and proportions. The Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 has got physical measurements of 133mm x 71mm x 19mm (5.2" x 2.8" x 0.7") having a weight of 283 grams (0.62 lbs) and the Sony TX200V has measurements of 96mm x 58mm x 16mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.6") with a weight of 129 grams (0.28 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are using at that time. Here is a front view over all size comparison of the Galaxy Camera 2 and the TX200V.

Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 vs Sony TX200V size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the Galaxy Camera 2 and TX200V is 90 and 96 respectively.

Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 vs Sony TX200V top view buttons comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 vs Sony TX200V Sensor Comparison

Generally, it can be tough to visualise the difference between sensor sizing just by reading specs. The photograph below will help give you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the Galaxy Camera 2 and TX200V.

All in all, both cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit not the same resolution. You can expect the Sony TX200V to offer you extra detail utilizing its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop photographs a good deal more aggressively. The younger Galaxy Camera 2 will have an edge with regard to sensor innovation.

Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 vs Sony TX200V sensor size comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 vs Sony TX200V Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 vs Sony TX200V Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony TX200V as a Portrait photography camera
44
you can focus manually
MP count decent (16MP)
features face detect focusing
external flash not possible
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
36
megapixel count decent (18 megapixels)
supports face detection focus
manual focus not available
manual mode not available
external flash not possible
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Street photography info
Sony TX200V Street photography info
65
built in image stabilization (Optical)
offers focus by touch
lighter than competition in class (283 grams)
fixed screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
68
has image stabilization (Optical)
includes focus via touch
environment proof
fixed screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Sports photography info
Sony TX200V Sports photography info
48
long zoom range (23-483mm 21.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16MP)
better than average battery power (400 per charge)
slow frames per second (5.0 fps)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
49
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (18 megapixels)
supports tracking autofocus
environment proof
no shutter priority mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Travel photography advice
Sony TX200V Travel photography advice
73
better than average battery power (400 shots)
lighter than competition in class (283g)
supports bluetooth
offers focus by touch
MP count decent (16MP)
has built in flash
pretty wide (23mm)
long zoom (483mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f2.8)
71
environment proof
includes focus via touch
megapixel count decent (18 megapixels)
has built in flash
really wide (28mm)
lack of Time Lapse function
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Samsung Galaxy Camera 2
Landscape photography with Sony TX200V
52
you can focus manually
pretty wide (23mm)
bigger than average screen (4.8 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16MP)
better than average battery power (400 shots)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse function
47
really wide (28mm)
screen is a decent size (3.3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (18 megapixels)
environment proof
manual focus not available
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
manual mode not available
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
lack of Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Samsung Galaxy Camera 2
Vlogging with Sony TX200V
37
pretty wide (23mm)
has touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect focusing
high video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
includes mic support
lighter than competition in class (283 grams)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen isn't selfie friendly
35
really wide (28mm)
screen is touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection focus
great video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
lack of external mic support
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Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 vs Sony TX200V Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 and Sony TX200V
 Samsung Galaxy Camera 2Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX200V
General Information
Brand Samsung Sony
Model Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX200V
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Ultracompact
Launched 2014-01-02 2012-01-30
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" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 18 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4608 x 3456 4896 x 3672
Maximum native ISO 3200 12800
Min native ISO 100 64
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points - 9
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 23-483mm (21.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Maximal aperture f/2.8-5.9 f/3.5-4.8
Macro focus range 10cm 3cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 4.8" 3.3"
Screen resolution 1,037k dots 1,230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen technology HD Super Clear Touch Display 1,229,760 dots equiv. XtraFine TruBlack OLED display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 16s 2s
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1600s
Continuous shooting rate 5.0 frames per second 10.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 3.80 m 3.10 m
Flash options Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, fill-in, slow sync, flash off, redeye fix Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB 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 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS BuiltIn BuiltIn
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 283 grams (0.62 lb) 129 grams (0.28 lb)
Physical dimensions 133 x 71 x 19mm (5.2" x 2.8" x 0.7") 96 x 58 x 16mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.6")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 400 photographs 220 photographs
Battery style Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model Built-in NP-BN
Self timer Yes (2, 5, or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse recording
Storage type microSD/microSDHC/microSDXC Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo
Card slots One One
Cost at launch $400 $500