Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G vs Sony TX100V

Let's take a more detailed look at the Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G vs Sony TX100V, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Ultracompact by manufacturers Samsung and Sony. The image resolution of the Galaxy Camera 3G (16MP) and the TX100V (16MP) is very comparable and both cameras offer the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The Galaxy Camera 3G was launched 21 months later than the TX100V making them a generation apart from one another. Both of the cameras have different body design with the Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G being a Compact camera and the Sony TX100V being a Ultracompact camera.

Before we go into a in depth comparison, here is a short overview of how the Galaxy Camera 3G grades vs the TX100V with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX100V. The complete galleries are provided at Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Gallery & Sony TX100V Gallery.

When you are looking to carry your camera regularly, you have to take into account its weight and measurements. The Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G has got outside measurements of 129mm x 71mm x 19mm (5.1" x 2.8" x 0.7") with a weight of 305 grams (0.67 lbs) whilst the Sony TX100V has proportions of 97mm x 59mm x 18mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.7") having a weight of 147 grams (0.32 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are using at that moment. Following is a front view physical size comparison of the Galaxy Camera 3G against the TX100V.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Galaxy Camera 3G and TX100V is 90 and 95 respectively.

Normally, its difficult to imagine the difference in sensor sizing purely by going through specifications. The photograph underneath might offer you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the Galaxy Camera 3G and TX100V.

Plainly, both of the cameras have the same sensor dimensions and the same resolution therefore you can expect comparable quality of photographs though you will want to consider the age of the cameras into account. The newer Galaxy Camera 3G provides an edge with regard to sensor technology.