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Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G vs Sony TX100V

Portability
90
Imaging
39
Features
44
Overall
41
Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX100V front
Portability
95
Imaging
39
Features
40
Overall
39

Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G vs Sony TX100V 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
  • Revealed August 2012
Sony TX100V
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 125 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-100mm (F3.5-4.6) lens
  • 147g - 97 x 59 x 18mm
  • Revealed January 2011
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Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G vs Sony TX100V Overview

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.

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Reasons to pick Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G over the Sony TX100V

 Galaxy Camera 3G TX100V 
RevealedAugust 2012January 2011Fresher by 21 months
Display dimensions4.8"3.5"Larger display (+1.3")

Reasons to pick Sony TX100V over the Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G

 TX100V Galaxy Camera 3G 
Display resolution1229k0kClearer display (+1229k dot)

Common features in the Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G and Sony TX100V

 Galaxy Camera 3G TX100V 
Manual focus Lack of manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch display Easily navigate

Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G vs Sony TX100V Physical Comparison

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.

Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G vs Sony TX100V size comparison

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

Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G vs Sony TX100V top view buttons comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G vs Sony TX100V Sensor Comparison

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.

Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G vs Sony TX100V sensor size comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G vs Sony TX100V Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G vs Sony TX100V Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Portrait photography factors
Sony TX100V Portrait photography factors
30
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
no manual mode
external flash not possible
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
30
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not possible
no external flash support
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G as a Street photography camera
Sony TX100V as a Street photography camera
61
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (305 grams)
fixed screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
60
image stabilization (Optical)
comes with focus by touch
no articulating screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
more heavy than others in class (147 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Sports photography info
Sony TX100V Sports photography info
44
long zoom range (23-481mm 20.9 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
39
image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16MP)
no shutter priority mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G
Travel photography with Sony TX100V
72
lighter than competition in class (305g)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
pretty wide (23mm)
great reach (481mm)
very good max aperture (f)
no Time Lapse recording
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
65
comes with focus by touch
good megapixels (16MP)
built-in flash
quite wide (25mm)
no Timelapse recording
more heavy than others in class (147 grams)
does not feature selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Landscape photography info
Sony TX100V Landscape photography info
47
pretty wide (23mm)
very good max aperture (f)
bigger than average screen (4.8 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
no manual focus
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
no manual mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
no Time Lapse recording
43
quite wide (25mm)
very good size screen (3.5 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
manual exposure not possible
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
no Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G
Vlogging with Sony TX100V
36
pretty wide (23mm)
very good max aperture (f)
touch screen
image stabilization (Optical)
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competition in class (305 grams)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
no external mic port
32
quite wide (25mm)
has touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
does not feature selfie friendly display
no external microphone jack
more heavy than others in class (147 grams)
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Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G vs Sony TX100V Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G and Sony TX100V
 Samsung Galaxy Camera 3GSony Cyber-shot DSC-TX100V
General Information
Brand Samsung Sony
Model type Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX100V
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Ultracompact
Revealed 2012-08-29 2011-01-06
Body design Compact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Chip 1.4GHz Quad-Core 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 area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution - 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 125
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points - 9
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 23-481mm (20.9x) 25-100mm (4.0x)
Max aperture - f/3.5-4.6
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 4.8" 3.5"
Resolution of display 0 thousand dot 1,229 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display tech 308 ppi, HD Super Clear Touch Display XtraFine OLED display with TruBlack technology
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed - 2 secs
Max shutter speed - 1/1600 secs
Continuous shutter speed - 10.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance no built-in flash 4.00 m
Flash modes no built-in flash Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
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
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB none USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS BuiltIn BuiltIn
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 305g (0.67 lb) 147g (0.32 lb)
Physical dimensions 129 x 71 x 19mm (5.1" x 2.8" x 0.7") 97 x 59 x 18mm (3.8" x 2.3" 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 recording
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 1 1
Retail pricing $606 $380