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Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G vs Sony TX1

Portability
90
Imaging
39
Features
44
Overall
41
Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX1 front
Portability
96
Imaging
33
Features
21
Overall
28

Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G vs Sony TX1 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
  • Announced August 2012
Sony TX1
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.4" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 125 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 35-140mm (F3.5-4.6) lens
  • 142g - 94 x 58 x 17mm
  • Launched August 2009
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Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G vs Sony TX1 Overview

Lets examine more closely at the Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G versus Sony TX1, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Ultracompact by competitors Samsung and Sony. There exists a substantial gap between the image resolutions of the Galaxy Camera 3G (16MP) and TX1 (10MP) and the Galaxy Camera 3G (1/2.3") and TX1 (1/2.4") enjoy different sensor sizing.

Photography Glossary

The Galaxy Camera 3G was brought out 3 years after the TX1 which is quite a big difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G being a Compact camera and the Sony TX1 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before diving straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a brief introduction of how the Galaxy Camera 3G matches up vs the TX1 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G over the Sony TX1

 Galaxy Camera 3G TX1 
LaunchedAugust 2012August 2009Newer by 38 months
Screen sizing4.8"3"Bigger screen (+1.8")

Reasons to pick Sony TX1 over the Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G

 TX1 Galaxy Camera 3G 
Screen resolution230k0kSharper screen (+230k dot)

Common features in the Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G and Sony TX1

 Galaxy Camera 3G TX1 
Manual focus No manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G vs Sony TX1 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is planning to travel with your camera frequently, you will need to consider its weight and volume. The Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G features physical measurements of 129mm x 71mm x 19mm (5.1" x 2.8" x 0.7") along with a weight of 305 grams (0.67 lbs) while the Sony TX1 has sizing of 94mm x 58mm x 17mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.7") and a weight of 142 grams (0.31 lbs).

Look at the Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G versus Sony TX1 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are employing during that time. Following is the front view dimensions comparison of the Galaxy Camera 3G vs the TX1.

Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G vs Sony TX1 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Galaxy Camera 3G and TX1 is 90 and 96 respectively.

Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G vs Sony TX1 top view buttons comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G vs Sony TX1 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it is very difficult to visualize the gap between sensor dimensions just by looking at specs. The image underneath will give you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the Galaxy Camera 3G and TX1.

As you can plainly see, the 2 cameras enjoy different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The Galaxy Camera 3G featuring a bigger sensor is going to make shooting shallower DOF easier and the Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G will give greater detail having its extra 6MP. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop shots far more aggressively. The younger Galaxy Camera 3G provides a benefit with regard to sensor tech.

Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G vs Sony TX1 sensor size comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G vs Sony TX1 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G vs Sony TX1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Portrait photography highlights
Sony TX1 Portrait photography highlights
30
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
manual focus not available
no manual control
cannot use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
19
lack of manual focus
no manual exposure
no external flash support
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.4")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Street photography details
Sony TX1 Street photography details
61
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (305 grams)
no articulating screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
57
image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
very small sensor size (1/2.4")
lacks RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Sports photography features
Sony TX1 Sports photography features
44
excellent zoom range (23-481mm 20.9 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
24
image stabilization (Optical)
low max shutter speed (1/1,250s)
no shutter priority
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.4")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Travel photography details
Sony TX1 Travel photography details
72
lighter than competition in class (305 grams)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
fairly wide (23mm)
great reach (481mm)
fast max aperture (f)
does not have Time Lapse recording
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
51
flash built-in
missing Time Lapse recording
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
wide angle not great (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Landscape photography advice
Sony TX1 Landscape photography advice
47
fairly wide (23mm)
fast max aperture (f)
big screen (4.8 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
manual focus not available
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
no manual control
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
does not have Time Lapse recording
31
screen size is good (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
lack of manual focus
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
no manual exposure
sensor resolution low (10MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.4")
lacks RAW format
missing Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G
Vlogging with Sony TX1
36
fairly wide (23mm)
fast max aperture (f)
touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
good video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competition in class (305g)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
does not have mic socket
28
touchscreen functionality
image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not great (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing mic jack
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Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G vs Sony TX1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G and Sony TX1
 Samsung Galaxy Camera 3GSony Cyber-shot DSC-TX1
General Information
Company Samsung Sony
Model Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX1
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Ultracompact
Announced 2012-08-29 2009-08-06
Body design Compact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip 1.4GHz Quad-Core 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 surface area 28.1mm² 27.9mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 10MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution - 3648 x 2736
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 125
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 23-481mm (20.9x) 35-140mm (4.0x)
Maximum aperture - f/3.5-4.6
Macro focus distance - 8cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 4.8 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 0k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen technology 308 ppi, HD Super Clear Touch Display -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed - 2 seconds
Max shutter speed - 1/1250 seconds
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range no built-in flash 3.00 m
Flash options no built-in flash Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow sync
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 -
Mic input
Headphone input
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 305g (0.67 lb) 142g (0.31 lb)
Dimensions 129 x 71 x 19mm (5.1" x 2.8" x 0.7") 94 x 58 x 17mm (3.7" x 2.3" 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
Self timer - Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage micro SD/micro SDHC/micro SDXC Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo, Internal
Storage slots One One
Launch cost $606 $350