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Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G vs Sony TX30

Portability
90
Imaging
39
Features
44
Overall
41
Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX30 front
Portability
96
Imaging
42
Features
43
Overall
42

Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G vs Sony TX30 Key Specs

Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 4.8" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 23-481mm (F) lens
  • 305g - 129 x 71 x 19mm
  • Launched August 2012
Sony TX30
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 26-130mm (F3.5-4.8) lens
  • 141g - 96 x 59 x 15mm
  • Introduced July 2013
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Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G vs Sony TX30 Overview

Following is a comprehensive review of the Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G vs Sony TX30, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Ultracompact by competitors Samsung and Sony. The image resolution of the Galaxy Camera 3G (16MP) and the TX30 (18MP) is relatively comparable and both cameras provide the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The Galaxy Camera 3G was manufactured 11 months prior to the TX30 and they are of a similar age. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G being a Compact camera and the Sony TX30 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before delving into a in-depth comparison, here is a quick synopsis of how the Galaxy Camera 3G grades vs the TX30 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G over the Sony TX30

 Galaxy Camera 3G TX30 
Screen size4.8"3.3"Bigger screen (+1.5")

Reasons to pick Sony TX30 over the Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G

 TX30 Galaxy Camera 3G 
IntroducedJuly 2013August 2012More modern by 11 months
Manually focus More exact focusing
Screen resolution1229k0kCrisper screen (+1229k dot)

Common features in the Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G and Sony TX30

 Galaxy Camera 3G TX30 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G vs Sony TX30 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is going to carry around your camera, you will have to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G enjoys 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) and the Sony TX30 has dimensions of 96mm x 59mm x 15mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.6") accompanied by a weight of 141 grams (0.31 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you have chosen at that time. Below is a front view proportions comparison of the Galaxy Camera 3G and the TX30.

Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G vs Sony TX30 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Galaxy Camera 3G and TX30 is 90 and 96 respectively.

Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G vs Sony TX30 top view buttons comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G vs Sony TX30 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it is very difficult to picture the contrast in sensor sizes merely by going through technical specs. The image underneath might give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the Galaxy Camera 3G and TX30.

As you can tell, each of the cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit different MP. You can count on the Sony TX30 to show more detail due to its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop photographs way more aggressively. The more aged Galaxy Camera 3G will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.

Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G vs Sony TX30 sensor size comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G vs Sony TX30 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G vs Sony TX30 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Portrait photography factors
Sony TX30 Portrait photography factors
30
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
manual exposure not available
external flash not possible
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
38
manual focus
decent sensor resolution (18 megapixels)
no manual control
no external flash support
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Street photography information
Sony TX30 Street photography information
61
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others in class (305g)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
64
image stabilization (Optical)
weather proofing
fixed screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Sports photography information
Sony TX30 Sports photography information
44
long zoom range (23-481mm 20.9 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
46
image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (18 megapixels)
weather proofing
lack of shutter priority mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Travel photography factors
Sony TX30 Travel photography factors
72
lighter than others in class (305 grams)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
pretty wide (23mm)
long zoom (481mm)
very good maximum aperture (f)
no Timelapse mode
screen isn't selfie friendly
69
weather proofing
decent sensor resolution (18MP)
built-in flash
really wide (26mm)
lack of Timelapse recording
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G as a Landscape photography camera
Sony TX30 as a Landscape photography camera
47
pretty wide (23mm)
very good maximum aperture (f)
big screen (4.8 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16MP)
no manual focus
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
manual exposure not available
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
no Timelapse mode
51
manual focus
really wide (26mm)
screen size is decent (3.3")
image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (18MP)
weather proofing
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
no manual control
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
lack of Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G
Vlogging with Sony TX30
36
pretty wide (23mm)
very good maximum aperture (f)
built-in touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than others in class (305g)
screen isn't selfie friendly
no external microphone port
34
really wide (26mm)
built-in touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
lack of external microphone support
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Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G vs Sony TX30 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G and Sony TX30
 Samsung Galaxy Camera 3GSony Cyber-shot DSC-TX30
General Information
Brand Name Samsung Sony
Model Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX30
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Ultracompact
Launched 2012-08-29 2013-07-26
Physical type Compact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Powered by 1.4GHz Quad-Core -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.16 x 4.62mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.5mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 18 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Highest resolution - 4896 x 3672
Highest native ISO 3200 12800
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 23-481mm (20.9x) 26-130mm (5.0x)
Maximum aperture - f/3.5-4.8
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 4.8 inches 3.3 inches
Screen resolution 0k dots 1,229k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen tech 308 ppi, HD Super Clear Touch Display OLED monitor
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed - 4s
Maximum shutter speed - 1/1600s
Continuous shooting rate - 10.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range no built-in flash -
Flash modes no built-in flash -
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 1920 x 1080 (60, 50 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 -
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB none USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS BuiltIn None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 305g (0.67 lb) 141g (0.31 lb)
Physical dimensions 129 x 71 x 19mm (5.1" x 2.8" x 0.7") 96 x 59 x 15mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.6")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Time lapse shooting
Storage type micro SD/micro SDHC/micro SDXC -
Card slots One One
Launch pricing $606 $230