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Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 vs Sony TX66

Portability
90
Imaging
40
Features
60
Overall
48
Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX66 front
Portability
97
Imaging
42
Features
51
Overall
45

Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 vs Sony TX66 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
  • Revealed January 2014
Sony TX66
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 26-130mm (F3.5-4.8) lens
  • 109g - 93 x 54 x 13mm
  • Released February 2012
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Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 vs Sony TX66 Overview

On this page, we are analyzing the Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 vs Sony TX66, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Ultracompact by competitors Samsung and Sony. The sensor resolution of the Galaxy Camera 2 (16MP) and the TX66 (18MP) is fairly close and both cameras provide the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The Galaxy Camera 2 was launched 23 months later than the TX66 making them a generation apart from one another. Both cameras have different body design with the Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 being a Compact camera and the Sony TX66 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before diving into a detailed comparison, here is a brief synopsis of how the Galaxy Camera 2 matches up against the TX66 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 over the Sony TX66

 Galaxy Camera 2 TX66 
ReleasedJanuary 2014February 2012More recent by 23 months
Display dimensions4.8"3.3"Larger display (+1.5")

Reasons to pick Sony TX66 over the Samsung Galaxy Camera 2

 TX66 Galaxy Camera 2 
Display resolution1230k1037kClearer display (+193k dot)

Common features in the Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 and Sony TX66

 Galaxy Camera 2 TX66 
Manually focus Very accurate focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch display Easily navigate

Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 vs Sony TX66 Physical Comparison

For those who are aiming to lug around your camera regularly, you'll need to consider its weight and size. The Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 has physical dimensions 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 TX66 has specifications of 93mm x 54mm x 13mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.5") accompanied by a weight of 109 grams (0.24 lbs).

Analyze the Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 vs Sony TX66 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are employing at that time. Following is a front view over all size comparison of the Galaxy Camera 2 against the TX66.

Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 vs Sony TX66 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Galaxy Camera 2 and TX66 is 90 and 97 respectively.

Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 vs Sony TX66 top view buttons comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 vs Sony TX66 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it's hard to imagine the contrast in sensor measurements merely by researching technical specs. The visual here may give you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the Galaxy Camera 2 and TX66.

As you have seen, both the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but different MP. You should anticipate the Sony TX66 to render more detail utilizing its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also help you crop pics more aggressively. The younger Galaxy Camera 2 provides an advantage when it comes to sensor innovation.

Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 vs Sony TX66 sensor size comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 vs Sony TX66 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 vs Sony TX66 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Portrait photography advice
Sony TX66 Portrait photography advice
44
you can focus manually
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
includes face detection autofocus
no external flash support
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
42
you can focus manually
good resolution (18 megapixels)
features face detection focus
no manual control
can't use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Street photography info
Sony TX66 Street photography info
65
image stabilization (Optical)
features touch focus
lighter than others (283g)
no moving screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
64
built in image stabilization (Optical)
boasts touch focus
no articulating screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 as a Sports photography camera
Sony TX66 as a Sports photography camera
48
long zoom range (23-483mm 21.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16MP)
good battery life (400 shots)
slow continuous shooting (5.0 frames/s)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
49
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (18 megapixels)
features tracking autofocus
better than average battery life (250 shots)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Samsung Galaxy Camera 2
Travel photography with Sony TX66
73
good battery life (400 per charge)
lighter than others (283g)
supports bluetooth
features touch focus
MP count decent (16MP)
flash built-in
reasonably wide (23mm)
very long reach (483mm)
lack of Timelapse mode
does not contain selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
72
better than average battery life (250 per charge)
boasts touch focus
good resolution (18MP)
flash built-in
relatively wide (26mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Landscape photography advice
Sony TX66 Landscape photography advice
52
you can focus manually
reasonably wide (23mm)
very good size screen (4.8 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
good battery life (400 per charge)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
lack of Timelapse mode
51
you can focus manually
relatively wide (26mm)
screen is a good size (3.3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (18 megapixels)
better than average battery life (250 per charge)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
no manual control
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 as a Vlogging camera
Sony TX66 as a Vlogging camera
37
reasonably wide (23mm)
touchscreen enabled
image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detection autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
comes with external microphone port
lighter than others (283 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
36
relatively wide (26mm)
touchscreen capability
built in image stabilization (Optical)
features face detection focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
display is not selfie friendly
doesn't have external mic support
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Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 vs Sony TX66 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 and Sony TX66
 Samsung Galaxy Camera 2Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX66
General Information
Brand Samsung Sony
Model type Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX66
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Ultracompact
Revealed 2014-01-02 2012-02-28
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 megapixel 18 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 4608 x 3456 4896 x 3672
Max native ISO 3200 12800
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 23-483mm (21.0x) 26-130mm (5.0x)
Maximum aperture f/2.8-5.9 f/3.5-4.8
Macro focusing range 10cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 4.8 inch 3.3 inch
Display resolution 1,037 thousand dots 1,230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display technology HD Super Clear Touch Display XtraFine TruBlack OLED display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 16 secs 30 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 5.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 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, Rear Slow Sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
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)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file 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 None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 283 grams (0.62 pounds) 109 grams (0.24 pounds)
Physical dimensions 133 x 71 x 19mm (5.2" x 2.8" x 0.7") 93 x 54 x 13mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.5")
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 photos 250 photos
Type of battery 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 recording
Type of storage microSD/microSDHC/microSDXC Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo, microSD/microSDHC
Card slots Single Single
Price at release $400 $350