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Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G vs Sony TX10

Portability
90
Imaging
39
Features
44
Overall
41
Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX10 front
Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
41
Overall
39

Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G vs Sony TX10 Key Specs

Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 4.8" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 23-481mm (F) lens
  • 305g - 129 x 71 x 19mm
  • Launched August 2012
Sony TX10
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 125 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-100mm (F3.5-4.6) lens
  • 133g - 96 x 56 x 18mm
  • Revealed August 2011
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Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G vs Sony TX10 Overview

On this page, we will be evaluating the Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G and Sony TX10, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Ultracompact by rivals Samsung and Sony. The sensor resolution of the Galaxy Camera 3G (16MP) and the TX10 (16MP) is relatively close and both cameras posses the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The Galaxy Camera 3G was introduced 13 months after the TX10 which makes them a generation away from one another. Both the cameras have different body design with the Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G being a Compact camera and the Sony TX10 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before delving right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a quick overview of how the Galaxy Camera 3G scores vs the TX10 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G over the Sony TX10

 Galaxy Camera 3G TX10 
RevealedAugust 2012August 2011More modern by 13 months
Screen dimensions4.8"3"Bigger screen (+1.8")

Reasons to pick Sony TX10 over the Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G

 TX10 Galaxy Camera 3G 
Screen resolution921k0kCrisper screen (+921k dot)

Common features in the Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G and Sony TX10

 Galaxy Camera 3G TX10 
Manually focus Lack of manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G vs Sony TX10 Physical Comparison

When you are aiming to carry around your camera regularly, you will want to consider its weight and size. The Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G offers 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) and the Sony TX10 has specifications of 96mm x 56mm x 18mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") along with a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs).

Take a look at the Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G and Sony TX10 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you have attached at the time. Below is a front view overall size comparison of the Galaxy Camera 3G and the TX10.

Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G vs Sony TX10 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Galaxy Camera 3G and TX10 is 90 and 96 respectively.

Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G vs Sony TX10 top view buttons comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G vs Sony TX10 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, its hard to imagine the gap in sensor sizes merely by researching a spec sheet. The picture underneath might offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the Galaxy Camera 3G and TX10.

Clearly, each of the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions and the same MP and you can expect comparable quality of pictures but you should really factor the launch date of the cameras into account. The newer Galaxy Camera 3G should have a benefit in sensor innovation.

Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G vs Sony TX10 sensor size comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G vs Sony TX10 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G vs Sony TX10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Portrait photography information
Sony TX10 Portrait photography information
30
megapixel count good (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not possible
cannot use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
30
good resolution (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
no external flash support
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Street photography features
Sony TX10 Street photography features
61
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (305g)
no articulating screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
67
image stabilization (Optical)
includes focus via touch
weather proof
screen is fixed
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Sports photography information
Sony TX10 Sports photography information
44
excellent zoom range (23-481mm 20.9 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
44
image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16MP)
weather proof
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Travel photography information
Sony TX10 Travel photography information
72
lighter than competition in class (305g)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
decently wide (23mm)
great reach (481mm)
great maximum aperture (f)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
display is not selfie friendly
71
weather proof
includes focus via touch
good resolution (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
relatively wide (25mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G as a Landscape photography camera
Sony TX10 as a Landscape photography camera
47
decently wide (23mm)
great maximum aperture (f)
lovely big screen (4.8 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
manual mode not possible
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
46
relatively wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
weather proof
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
no manual control
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Vlogging details
Sony TX10 Vlogging details
36
decently wide (23mm)
great maximum aperture (f)
has touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
great video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competition in class (305 grams)
display is not selfie friendly
doesn't have mic support
34
relatively wide (25mm)
has touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
display is not selfie friendly
doesn't have mic port
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Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G vs Sony TX10 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G and Sony TX10
 Samsung Galaxy Camera 3GSony Cyber-shot DSC-TX10
General Information
Manufacturer Samsung Sony
Model type Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX10
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Ultracompact
Launched 2012-08-29 2011-08-16
Body design Compact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor 1.4GHz Quad-Core 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 area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution - 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 125
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
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
Total focus points - 9
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 23-481mm (20.9x) 25-100mm (4.0x)
Maximal aperture - f/3.5-4.6
Macro focusing range - 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 4.8 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 0 thousand dot 921 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display technology 308 ppi, HD Super Clear Touch Display XtraFine LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed - 2 seconds
Fastest shutter speed - 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shutter speed - 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance no built-in flash 3.70 m
Flash settings no built-in flash Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB none USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS BuiltIn None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 305 grams (0.67 lb) 133 grams (0.29 lb)
Physical dimensions 129 x 71 x 19mm (5.1" x 2.8" x 0.7") 96 x 56 x 18mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7")
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 ID - NP-BN1
Self timer - Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage 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
Pricing at release $606 $309