Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G vs Sony TX30
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Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G vs Sony TX30 Key Specs
(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
(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
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").
Japan-exclusive Leica Leitz Phone 3 features big sensor and new modesThe 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.
Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G vs Sony TX30 Gallery
This is a preview of the gallery photos for Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX30. The entire galleries are provided at Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Gallery & Sony TX30 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G over the Sony TX30
Galaxy Camera 3G | TX30 | |||
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Screen size | 4.8" | 3.3" | Bigger screen (+1.5") |
Reasons to pick Sony TX30 over the Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G
TX30 | Galaxy Camera 3G | |||
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Introduced | July 2013 | August 2012 | More modern by 11 months | |
Manually focus | More exact focusing | |||
Screen resolution | 1229k | 0k | Crisper screen (+1229k dot) |
Common features in the Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G and Sony TX30
Galaxy Camera 3G | TX30 | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | 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).
Contrast the Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G vs Sony TX30 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.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.
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 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.
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Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G vs Sony TX30 Specifications
Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX30 | |
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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 |