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Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G vs Sony TX66

Portability
90
Imaging
39
Features
44
Overall
41
Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX66 front
Portability
97
Imaging
42
Features
51
Overall
45

Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G vs Sony TX66 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 TX66
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 26-130mm (F3.5-4.8) lens
  • 109g - 93 x 54 x 13mm
  • Launched February 2012
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Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G vs Sony TX66 Overview

Lets take a closer look at the Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G vs Sony TX66, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Ultracompact by companies Samsung and Sony. The image resolution of the Galaxy Camera 3G (16MP) and the TX66 (18MP) is very similar and both cameras boast the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The Galaxy Camera 3G was launched 7 months later than the TX66 so they are both of a similar generation. Both of the cameras have different body design with the Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G being a Compact camera and the Sony TX66 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before getting into a in-depth comparison, here is a short highlight of how the Galaxy Camera 3G grades versus the TX66 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G over the Sony TX66

 Galaxy Camera 3G TX66 
LaunchedAugust 2012February 2012More recent by 7 months
Display dimensions4.8"3.3"Larger display (+1.5")

Reasons to pick Sony TX66 over the Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G

 TX66 Galaxy Camera 3G 
Focus manually More precise focusing
Display resolution1230k0kClearer display (+1230k dot)

Common features in the Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G and Sony TX66

 Galaxy Camera 3G TX66 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G vs Sony TX66 Physical Comparison

If you are going to lug around your camera often, you are going to need to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G provides external measurements 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 TX66 has dimensions of 93mm x 54mm x 13mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.5") and a weight of 109 grams (0.24 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are working with during that time. Following is a front view dimensions comparison of the Galaxy Camera 3G vs the TX66.

Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G vs Sony TX66 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Galaxy Camera 3G and TX66 is 90 and 97 respectively.

Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G vs Sony TX66 top view buttons comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G vs Sony TX66 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it's hard to picture the contrast between sensor measurements purely by going over a spec sheet. The visual underneath may give you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the Galaxy Camera 3G and TX66.

As you can see, both of the cameras have the same sensor dimensions but different resolution. You should expect to see the Sony TX66 to offer more detail utilizing its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop photos a bit more aggressively. The more modern Galaxy Camera 3G provides a benefit when it comes to sensor innovation.

Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G vs Sony TX66 sensor size comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G vs Sony TX66 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G vs Sony TX66 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Portrait photography info
Sony TX66 Portrait photography info
30
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
no manual control
can't use external flash
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
42
focusing manually
MP count good (18 megapixels)
includes face detect autofocus
manual exposure not possible
no external flash support
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Street photography highlights
Sony TX66 Street photography highlights
61
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (305g)
screen is fixed
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
64
built in image stabilization (Optical)
has touch focus
screen does not articulate
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Sports photography details
Sony TX66 Sports photography details
44
amazing zoom range (23-481mm 20.9 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
no shutter priority mode
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
49
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (18 megapixels)
includes tracking focus
great battery (250 shots)
lack of shutter priority mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Travel photography features
Sony TX66 Travel photography features
72
lighter than competition in class (305 grams)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
really wide (23mm)
long zoom (481mm)
great maximum aperture (f)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
does not have a selfie friendly screen
72
great battery (250 shots)
has touch focus
MP count good (18 megapixels)
has built in flash
quite wide (26mm)
no Time Lapse recording
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Landscape photography details
Sony TX66 Landscape photography details
47
really wide (23mm)
great maximum aperture (f)
very good size screen (4.8 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
no manual control
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
doesn't have Time Lapse function
51
focusing manually
quite wide (26mm)
nice screen size (3.3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (18 megapixels)
great battery (250 per charge)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
manual exposure not possible
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
no Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G as a Vlogging camera
Sony TX66 as a Vlogging camera
36
really wide (23mm)
great maximum aperture (f)
built-in touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competition in class (305g)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
doesn't have mic support
36
quite wide (26mm)
screen is touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect autofocus
great video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
display isn't selfie friendly
no mic port
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Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G vs Sony TX66 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G and Sony TX66
 Samsung Galaxy Camera 3GSony Cyber-shot DSC-TX66
General Information
Brand Samsung Sony
Model Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX66
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Ultracompact
Revealed 2012-08-29 2012-02-28
Body design Compact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor 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 16 megapixel 18 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution - 4896 x 3672
Max native ISO 3200 12800
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
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
Macro focus distance - 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 4.8 inches 3.3 inches
Display resolution 0k dot 1,230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display technology 308 ppi, HD Super Clear Touch Display XtraFine TruBlack OLED display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed - 30 secs
Maximum shutter speed - 1/4000 secs
Continuous shooting speed - 10.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range no built-in flash 3.10 m
Flash modes no built-in flash Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync, Rear Slow Sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (60, 30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB none USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS BuiltIn None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 305 gr (0.67 lb) 109 gr (0.24 lb)
Physical dimensions 129 x 71 x 19mm (5.1" x 2.8" x 0.7") 93 x 54 x 13mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.5")
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
Battery life - 250 pictures
Battery form - Battery Pack
Battery model - NP-BN
Self timer - Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media micro SD/micro SDHC/micro SDXC Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo, microSD/microSDHC
Storage slots Single Single
Price at launch $606 $350