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Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G vs Sony TF1

Portability
90
Imaging
39
Features
44
Overall
41
Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TF1 front
Portability
94
Imaging
40
Features
34
Overall
37

Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G vs Sony TF1 Key Specs

Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 4.8" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 23-481mm (F) lens
  • 305g - 129 x 71 x 19mm
  • Revealed August 2012
Sony TF1
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-100mm (F3.6-4.7) lens
  • 152g - 102 x 62 x 23mm
  • Launched June 2013
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Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G vs Sony TF1 Overview

Its time to look closer at the Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G versus Sony TF1, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Waterproof by companies Samsung and Sony. The resolution of the Galaxy Camera 3G (16MP) and the TF1 (16MP) is very similar and they feature the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The Galaxy Camera 3G was launched 9 months earlier than the TF1 so they are of a similar age. Both cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before going straight into a full comparison, below is a concise synopsis of how the Galaxy Camera 3G scores against the TF1 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G over the Sony TF1

 Galaxy Camera 3G TF1 
Display dimension4.8"2.7"Larger display (+2.1")

Reasons to pick Sony TF1 over the Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G

 TF1 Galaxy Camera 3G 
LaunchedJune 2013August 2012More modern by 9 months
Display resolution460k0kClearer display (+460k dot)

Common features in the Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G and Sony TF1

 Galaxy Camera 3G TF1 
Manually focus Lack of manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch display Easily navigate

Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G vs Sony TF1 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is looking to carry around your camera often, you should factor its weight and size. The Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G enjoys outer measurements of 129mm x 71mm x 19mm (5.1" x 2.8" x 0.7") with a weight of 305 grams (0.67 lbs) and the Sony TF1 has specifications of 102mm x 62mm x 23mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 0.9") along with a weight of 152 grams (0.34 lbs).

See the Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G versus Sony TF1 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you have at that moment. Following is the front view physical size comparison of the Galaxy Camera 3G vs the TF1.

Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G vs Sony TF1 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Galaxy Camera 3G and TF1 is 90 and 94 respectively.

Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G vs Sony TF1 top view buttons comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G vs Sony TF1 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is difficult to visualise the difference between sensor sizes merely by going over specifications. The picture here will help offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the Galaxy Camera 3G and TF1.

Plainly, the 2 cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements and the identical MP so you can expect similar quality of images though you will need to factor the launch date of the products into consideration. The more aged Galaxy Camera 3G is going to be disadvantaged in sensor tech.

Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G vs Sony TF1 sensor size comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G vs Sony TF1 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G vs Sony TF1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Portrait photography info
Sony TF1 Portrait photography info
30
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
lack of manual focus
manual mode not available
cannot use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
35
megapixel count decent (16MP)
provides face detection autofocus
manual focus not available
no manual mode
can't use external flash
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Street photography advice
Sony TF1 Street photography advice
61
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others (305g)
fixed screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
69
built in image stabilization (Optical)
includes touch to focus
environment sealing
lighter than competitors (152g)
fixed screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Sports photography details
Sony TF1 Sports photography details
44
long zoom range (23-481mm 20.9 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
42
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
provides tracking autofocus
environment sealing
slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
not so great battery (240 shots)
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Travel photography info
Sony TF1 Travel photography info
72
lighter than others (305g)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
pretty wide (23mm)
long zoom (481mm)
good maximum aperture (f)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
does not have selfie friendly screen
69
lighter than competitors (152g)
environment sealing
includes touch to focus
megapixel count decent (16MP)
built-in flash
rather wide (25mm)
lack of Time Lapse mode
not so great battery (240 CIPA)
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.6)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Landscape photography factors
Sony TF1 Landscape photography factors
47
pretty wide (23mm)
good maximum aperture (f)
lovely big screen (4.8 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
manual mode not available
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
40
rather wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
environment sealing
manual focus not available
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.6)
small screen (2.7")
no manual mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
not so great battery (240 per charge)
lack of Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G
Vlogging with Sony TF1
36
pretty wide (23mm)
good maximum aperture (f)
touchscreen functionality
image stabilization (Optical)
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than others (305g)
does not have selfie friendly screen
doesn't have external mic jack
33
rather wide (25mm)
touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detection autofocus
lighter than competitors (152g)
slow maximum aperture (f3.6)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of external mic port
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Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G vs Sony TF1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G and Sony TF1
 Samsung Galaxy Camera 3GSony Cyber-shot DSC-TF1
General Information
Manufacturer Samsung Sony
Model Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TF1
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Waterproof
Revealed 2012-08-29 2013-06-21
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by 1.4GHz Quad-Core -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
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 16MP 16MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution - 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 23-481mm (20.9x) 25-100mm (4.0x)
Highest aperture - f/3.6-4.7
Macro focus range - 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 4.8 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of screen 0 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen technology 308 ppi, HD Super Clear Touch Display TFT LCD display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed - 2s
Maximum shutter speed - 1/2000s
Continuous shooting speed - 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range no built-in flash 3.90 m
Flash settings no built-in flash Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync, Advanced Flash
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB none USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS BuiltIn None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 305 gr (0.67 pounds) 152 gr (0.34 pounds)
Dimensions 129 x 71 x 19mm (5.1" x 2.8" x 0.7") 102 x 62 x 23mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 0.9")
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 - 240 shots
Form of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model - NP-BN
Self timer - Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media micro SD/micro SDHC/micro SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots One One
Price at launch $606 $266