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Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 vs Sony TX9

Portability
90
Imaging
40
Features
60
Overall
48
Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX9 front
Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
40
Overall
37

Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 vs Sony TX9 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
  • Announced January 2014
Sony TX9
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 125 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-100mm (F3.5-4.6) lens
  • 149g - 98 x 60 x 18mm
  • Released July 2010
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Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 vs Sony TX9 Overview

The following is a comprehensive analysis of the Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 and Sony TX9, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Ultracompact by brands Samsung and Sony. There is a significant difference among the image resolutions of the Galaxy Camera 2 (16MP) and TX9 (12MP) but they come with the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The Galaxy Camera 2 was revealed 3 years after the TX9 which is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 being a Compact camera and the Sony TX9 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before we go in to a in-depth comparison, below is a short highlight of how the Galaxy Camera 2 scores versus the TX9 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 over the Sony TX9

 Galaxy Camera 2 TX9 
ReleasedJanuary 2014July 2010Newer by 43 months
Screen sizing4.8"3.5"Bigger screen (+1.3")
Screen resolution1037k922kSharper screen (+115k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony TX9 over the Samsung Galaxy Camera 2

 TX9 Galaxy Camera 2 

Common features in the Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 and Sony TX9

 Galaxy Camera 2 TX9 
Focus manually Dial accurate focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 vs Sony TX9 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is planning to travel with your camera regularly, you are going to need to factor its weight and measurements. The Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 enjoys 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) while the Sony TX9 has proportions of 98mm x 60mm x 18mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.7") and a weight of 149 grams (0.33 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you have chosen at the time. Here is the front view dimensions comparison of the Galaxy Camera 2 compared to the TX9.

Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 vs Sony TX9 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the Galaxy Camera 2 and TX9 is 90 and 95 respectively.

Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 vs Sony TX9 top view buttons comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 vs Sony TX9 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is difficult to picture the gap in sensor dimensions purely by seeing specifications. The pic below will offer you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the Galaxy Camera 2 and TX9.

To sum up, both of those cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit different resolution. You should count on the Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 to show extra detail because of its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will let you crop shots far more aggressively. The fresher Galaxy Camera 2 provides an advantage with regard to sensor tech.

Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 vs Sony TX9 sensor size comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 vs Sony TX9 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 vs Sony TX9 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony TX9 as a Portrait photography camera
44
focusing manually
good megapixels (16MP)
features face detection focusing
no external flash support
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
27
focusing manually
no manual control
cannot use external flash
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Street photography highlights
Sony TX9 Street photography highlights
65
image stabilization (Optical)
provides touch to focus
lighter than others (283g)
fixed screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
60
has image stabilization (Optical)
comes with focus by touch
screen is fixed
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
more heavy than competitors (149g)
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Sports Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Sports photography information
Sony TX9 Sports photography information
48
incredible zoom range (23-483mm 21.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
better than average battery pack (400 shots)
continuous shooting slow (5.0 fps)
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
34
has image stabilization (Optical)
offers tracking autofocus
no shutter priority mode
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Travel photography highlights
Sony TX9 Travel photography highlights
73
better than average battery pack (400 per charge)
lighter than others (283 grams)
supports bluetooth
provides touch to focus
good megapixels (16MP)
built-in flash
quite wide (23mm)
long reach (483mm)
does not have Time Lapse recording
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
60
comes with focus by touch
flash built-in
decently wide (25mm)
lack of Timelapse recording
more heavy than competitors (149 grams)
low megapixels (12MP)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Landscape photography features
Sony TX9 Landscape photography features
52
focusing manually
quite wide (23mm)
lovely big screen (4.8 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
better than average battery pack (400 per charge)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
does not have Time Lapse recording
41
focusing manually
decently wide (25mm)
very good size screen (3.5")
has image stabilization (Optical)
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
no manual control
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
lack of Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Vlogging highlights
Sony TX9 Vlogging highlights
37
quite wide (23mm)
touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
features face detection focusing
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
does have external mic socket
lighter than others (283g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
display is not selfie friendly
32
decently wide (25mm)
has touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
lack of external microphone support
more heavy than competitors (149 grams)
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Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 vs Sony TX9 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 and Sony TX9
 Samsung Galaxy Camera 2Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX9
General Information
Brand Name Samsung Sony
Model Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX9
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Ultracompact
Announced 2014-01-02 2010-07-08
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 16 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 4608 x 3456 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Min native ISO 100 125
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
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)
Maximum aperture f/2.8-5.9 f/3.5-4.6
Macro focus distance 10cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 4.8 inches 3.5 inches
Display resolution 1,037k dots 922k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display tech HD Super Clear Touch Display -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 16 seconds 2 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 5.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom WB
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
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 1920 x 1080 (50 fps), 1440 x 1080 (50, 25fps), 1280 x 720 (25 fps), 640 x 480 (25 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 AVCHD
Microphone support
Headphone support
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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 283 gr (0.62 pounds) 149 gr (0.33 pounds)
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 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 photos -
Battery style 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 shooting
Type of storage microSD/microSDHC/microSDXC SD/ SDHC/ SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo, Internal
Card slots One One
Cost at launch $400 $799