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Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G vs Sony TX200V

Portability
90
Imaging
39
Features
44
Overall
41
Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX200V front
Portability
96
Imaging
42
Features
48
Overall
44

Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G vs Sony TX200V 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 TX200V
(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
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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").

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G over the Sony TX200V

 Galaxy Camera 3G TX200V 
ReleasedAugust 2012January 2012Newer by 8 months
Screen dimensions4.8"3.3"Bigger screen (+1.5")

Reasons to pick Sony TX200V over the Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G

 TX200V Galaxy Camera 3G 
Screen resolution1230k0kCrisper screen (+1230k dot)

Common features in the Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G and Sony TX200V

 Galaxy Camera 3G TX200V 
Manual focus No manual focus
Screen typeFixed 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).

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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.

Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G vs Sony TX200V size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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.

Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G vs Sony TX200V sensor size comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G vs Sony TX200V Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G vs Sony TX200V Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Portrait photography information
Sony TX200V Portrait photography information
30
MP count good (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
manual mode not available
external flash not possible
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
36
resolution is good (18 megapixels)
provides face detection focusing
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
can't use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Street photography features
Sony TX200V Street photography features
61
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (305 grams)
no moving screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
68
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports touch focus
environment proof
screen does not articulate
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G as a Sports photography camera
Sony TX200V as a Sports photography camera
44
great zoom range (23-481mm 20.9 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16MP)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
49
has image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (18 megapixels)
provides tracking autofocus
environment proof
no shutter priority
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Travel photography advice
Sony TX200V Travel photography advice
72
lighter than competition in class (305 grams)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
quite wide (23mm)
great zoom (481mm)
great maximum aperture (f)
no Timelapse mode
does not posses selfie friendly display
71
environment proof
supports touch focus
resolution is good (18 megapixels)
built-in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
no Time Lapse recording
does not posses selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G as a Landscape photography camera
Sony TX200V as a Landscape photography camera
47
quite wide (23mm)
great maximum aperture (f)
bigger than average screen (4.8")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
manual mode not available
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
no Timelapse mode
47
relatively wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3.3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (18MP)
environment proof
focusing manually not possible
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
no manual control
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
no Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G as a Vlogging camera
Sony TX200V as a Vlogging camera
36
quite wide (23mm)
great maximum aperture (f)
touchscreen functionality
built in image stabilization (Optical)
great video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competition in class (305g)
does not posses selfie friendly display
no external microphone support
35
relatively wide (28mm)
has touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detection focusing
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
does not posses selfie friendly display
no external mic support
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Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G vs Sony TX200V Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G and Sony TX200V
 Samsung Galaxy Camera 3GSony Cyber-shot DSC-TX200V
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