Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G vs Sony TX30

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.

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.

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.

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

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.