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Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 vs Sony TX7

Portability
90
Imaging
40
Features
60
Overall
48
Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX7 front
Portability
95
Imaging
33
Features
34
Overall
33

Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 vs Sony TX7 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
  • Launched January 2014
Sony TX7
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.4" Sensor
  • 3.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 125 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-100mm (F3.5-4.6) lens
  • 149g - 98 x 60 x 18mm
  • Announced January 2010
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Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 vs Sony TX7 Overview

Its time to look more closely at the Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 versus Sony TX7, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Ultracompact by rivals Samsung and Sony. There exists a sizable gap between the resolutions of the Galaxy Camera 2 (16MP) and TX7 (10MP) and the Galaxy Camera 2 (1/2.3") and TX7 (1/2.4") provide totally different sensor sizes.

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The Galaxy Camera 2 was announced 4 years after the TX7 which is quite a significant difference as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras feature different body design with the Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 being a Compact camera and the Sony TX7 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before we go into a in-depth comparison, here is a quick overview of how the Galaxy Camera 2 matches up against the TX7 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 over the Sony TX7

 Galaxy Camera 2 TX7 
AnnouncedJanuary 2014January 2010More modern by 49 months
Manual focus Very exact focus
Display size4.8"3.5"Larger display (+1.3")
Display resolution1037k921kCrisper display (+116k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony TX7 over the Samsung Galaxy Camera 2

 TX7 Galaxy Camera 2 

Common features in the Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 and Sony TX7

 Galaxy Camera 2 TX7 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch display Easily navigate

Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 vs Sony TX7 Physical Comparison

For those who are intending to carry around your camera regularly, you should consider its weight and dimensions. The Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 offers physical dimensions of 133mm x 71mm x 19mm (5.2" x 2.8" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 283 grams (0.62 lbs) whilst the Sony TX7 has dimensions of 98mm x 60mm x 18mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.7") having a weight of 149 grams (0.33 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are using at that time. Following is a front view physical size comparison of the Galaxy Camera 2 and the TX7.

Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 vs Sony TX7 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Galaxy Camera 2 and TX7 is 90 and 95 respectively.

Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 vs Sony TX7 top view buttons comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 vs Sony TX7 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it is very difficult to visualise the contrast between sensor sizes simply by going over technical specs. The pic here will provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the Galaxy Camera 2 and TX7.

As you have seen, each of these cameras feature different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The Galaxy Camera 2 having a larger sensor will make getting shallow DOF less difficult and the Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 will deliver more detail with its extra 6MP. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop pics way more aggressively. The more recent Galaxy Camera 2 will have a benefit in sensor tech.

Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 vs Sony TX7 sensor size comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 vs Sony TX7 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 vs Sony TX7 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Portrait photography advice
Sony TX7 Portrait photography advice
44
you can focus manually
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
features face detect autofocus
cannot use external flash
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
19
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual mode
can't use external flash
resolution not great (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.4")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 as a Street photography camera
Sony TX7 as a Street photography camera
65
built in image stabilization (Optical)
features touch focus
lighter than competition in class (283 grams)
screen is fixed
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
59
built in image stabilization (Optical)
includes focus by touch
no moving screen
tiny sensor (1/2.4")
does not have RAW support
heavier than competition (149 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Sports photography features
Sony TX7 Sports photography features
48
amazing zoom range (23-483mm 21.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
better than average battery life (400 CIPA)
slow continuous shooting (5.0 frames/s)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
26
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no shutter priority mode
resolution not great (10MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.4")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Travel photography info
Sony TX7 Travel photography info
73
better than average battery life (400 shots)
lighter than competition in class (283g)
supports bluetooth
features touch focus
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
flash built-in
really wide (23mm)
very long reach (483mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
screen is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f2.8)
59
includes focus by touch
built-in flash
decently wide (25mm)
lack of Time Lapse mode
heavier than competition (149 grams)
resolution not great (10 megapixels)
does not have a selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Samsung Galaxy Camera 2
Landscape photography with Sony TX7
52
you can focus manually
really wide (23mm)
big screen (4.8 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
better than average battery life (400 CIPA)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
36
decently wide (25mm)
lovely big screen (3.5 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
lack of manual mode
resolution not great (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.4")
does not have RAW support
lack of Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 as a Vlogging camera
Sony TX7 as a Vlogging camera
37
really wide (23mm)
touchscreen functionality
built in image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect autofocus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
comes with mic port
lighter than competition in class (283g)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen is not selfie friendly
32
decently wide (25mm)
touchscreen capability
built in image stabilization (Optical)
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
does not have a selfie friendly display
lack of external mic socket
heavier than competition (149 grams)
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Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 vs Sony TX7 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 and Sony TX7
 Samsung Galaxy Camera 2Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX7
General Information
Manufacturer Samsung Sony
Model Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX7
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Ultracompact
Launched 2014-01-02 2010-01-07
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" 1/2.4"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.104 x 4.578mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 27.9mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 10 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 4608 x 3456 3456 x 2592
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 125
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points - 9
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 23-483mm (21.0x) 25-100mm (4.0x)
Maximal aperture f/2.8-5.9 f/3.5-4.6
Macro focus range 10cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 4.8" 3.5"
Resolution of display 1,037k dots 921k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display technology HD Super Clear Touch Display -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 16s 2s
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1600s
Continuous shutter rate 5.0 frames per second 10.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 3.80 m 3.80 m
Flash options Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, fill-in, slow sync, flash off, redeye fix Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (60, 30fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 AVCHD
Mic port
Headphone port
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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 283g (0.62 lb) 149g (0.33 lb)
Physical dimensions 133 x 71 x 19mm (5.2" x 2.8" x 0.7") 98 x 60 x 18mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 photos -
Type of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model Built-in NP-BN1
Self timer Yes (2, 5, or 10 sec) Yes (2 sec or 10 sec, portrait1/ portrait2)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage microSD/microSDHC/microSDXC Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo/ PRO HG-Duo, optional SD, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Price at release $400 $300