Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G vs Sony TX200V
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Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G vs Sony TX200V Key Specs
(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
(Full Review)
- 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3.3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 64 - 12800
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 28-140mm (F3.5-4.8) lens
- 129g - 96 x 58 x 16mm
- Released January 2012
Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G vs Sony TX200V Overview
Its time to take a more detailed look at the Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G and Sony TX200V, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Ultracompact by competitors Samsung and Sony. The resolution of the Galaxy Camera 3G (16MP) and the TX200V (18MP) is pretty similar and both cameras have the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").
Japan-exclusive Leica Leitz Phone 3 features big sensor and new modesThe Galaxy Camera 3G was brought out 8 months after the TX200V so they are of a similar age. Both of the cameras have different body design with the Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G being a Compact camera and the Sony TX200V being a Ultracompact camera.
Before delving right into a more detailed comparison, here is a brief synopsis of how the Galaxy Camera 3G grades against the TX200V when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G vs Sony TX200V Gallery
Below is a preview of the gallery images for Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX200V. The entire galleries are provided at Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Gallery & Sony TX200V Gallery.
Reasons to pick Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G over the Sony TX200V
Galaxy Camera 3G | TX200V | |||
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Released | August 2012 | January 2012 | Newer by 8 months | |
Screen dimensions | 4.8" | 3.3" | Bigger screen (+1.5") |
Reasons to pick Sony TX200V over the Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G
TX200V | Galaxy Camera 3G | |||
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Screen resolution | 1230k | 0k | Crisper screen (+1230k dot) |
Common features in the Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G and Sony TX200V
Galaxy Camera 3G | TX200V | |||
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Manual focus | No manual focus | |||
Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Selfie screen | No selfie screen | |||
Touch screen | Quickly navigate |
Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G vs Sony TX200V Physical Comparison
If you are intending to travel with your camera regularly, you will need to think about its weight and size. The Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G has external dimensions 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 TX200V has specifications of 96mm x 58mm x 16mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.6") accompanied by a weight of 129 grams (0.28 lbs).
Check the Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G and Sony TX200V in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are employing at that moment. The following is a front view proportions comparison of the Galaxy Camera 3G against the TX200V.
Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Galaxy Camera 3G and TX200V is 90 and 96 respectively.
Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G vs Sony TX200V Sensor Comparison
More often than not, it is hard to see the gap between sensor dimensions purely by going over specifications. The image here might give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the Galaxy Camera 3G and TX200V.
Plainly, both the cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same megapixels. You can expect the Sony TX200V to offer you greater detail having its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop photographs a bit more aggressively. The fresher Galaxy Camera 3G is going to have a benefit in sensor tech.
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Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G vs Sony TX200V Specifications
Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX200V | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Samsung | Sony |
Model type | Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX200V |
Type | Small Sensor Superzoom | Ultracompact |
Revealed | 2012-08-29 | 2012-01-30 |
Physical type | Compact | Ultracompact |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | 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 surface area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16MP | 18MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | - | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Max resolution | - | 4896 x 3672 |
Max native ISO | 3200 | 12800 |
Min native ISO | 100 | 64 |
RAW photos | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
AF touch | ||
Continuous AF | ||
AF single | ||
AF tracking | ||
AF selectice | ||
AF center weighted | ||
AF multi area | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detect focusing | ||
Contract detect focusing | ||
Phase detect focusing | ||
Total focus points | - | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 23-481mm (20.9x) | 28-140mm (5.0x) |
Max aperture | - | f/3.5-4.8 |
Macro focusing range | - | 3cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display sizing | 4.8" | 3.3" |
Resolution of display | 0 thousand dots | 1,230 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Display technology | 308 ppi, HD Super Clear Touch Display | 1,229,760 dots equiv. XtraFine TruBlack OLED display |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | - | 2s |
Fastest shutter speed | - | 1/1600s |
Continuous shutter rate | - | 10.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | no built-in flash | 3.10 m |
Flash settings | no built-in flash | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
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) |
Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
Video data format | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
Mic support | ||
Headphone support | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | none | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | BuiltIn | BuiltIn |
Physical | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 305 grams (0.67 lbs) | 129 grams (0.28 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 129 x 71 x 19mm (5.1" x 2.8" x 0.7") | 96 x 58 x 16mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.6") |
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 life | - | 220 photographs |
Type of battery | - | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | - | NP-BN |
Self timer | - | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | micro SD/micro SDHC/micro SDXC | Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Retail cost | $606 | $500 |