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Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G vs Sony TX7

Portability
90
Imaging
39
Features
44
Overall
41
Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX7 front
Portability
95
Imaging
33
Features
34
Overall
33

Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G vs Sony TX7 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 TX7
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.4" Sensor
  • 3.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 125 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-100mm (F3.5-4.6) lens
  • 149g - 98 x 60 x 18mm
  • Released January 2010
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Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G vs Sony TX7 Overview

Following is a extended assessment of the Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G vs Sony TX7, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Ultracompact by competitors Samsung and Sony. There exists a huge gap between the resolutions of the Galaxy Camera 3G (16MP) and TX7 (10MP) and the Galaxy Camera 3G (1/2.3") and TX7 (1/2.4") offer totally different sensor dimensions.

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The Galaxy Camera 3G was released 2 years after the TX7 which is quite a significant gap as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras have different body design with the Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G being a Compact camera and the Sony TX7 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before delving right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a quick view of how the Galaxy Camera 3G grades against the TX7 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G over the Sony TX7

 Galaxy Camera 3G TX7 
ReleasedAugust 2012January 2010More modern by 33 months
Display dimensions4.8"3.5"Larger display (+1.3")

Reasons to pick Sony TX7 over the Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G

 TX7 Galaxy Camera 3G 
Display resolution921k0kSharper display (+921k dot)

Common features in the Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G and Sony TX7

 Galaxy Camera 3G TX7 
Manual focus No manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G vs Sony TX7 Physical Comparison

If you're aiming to carry around your camera regularly, you have to consider its weight and dimensions. The Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G comes with physical dimensions of 129mm x 71mm x 19mm (5.1" x 2.8" x 0.7") having a weight of 305 grams (0.67 lbs) and the Sony TX7 has dimensions of 98mm x 60mm x 18mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 149 grams (0.33 lbs).

Check out the Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G vs Sony TX7 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you use during that time. Here is a front view size comparison of the Galaxy Camera 3G vs the TX7.

Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G vs Sony TX7 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Galaxy Camera 3G and TX7 is 90 and 95 respectively.

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Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G vs Sony TX7 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it can be hard to envision the gap between sensor sizes simply by reading through specs. The picture underneath should give you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the Galaxy Camera 3G and TX7.

As you can plainly see, the 2 cameras provide different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The Galaxy Camera 3G due to its larger sensor will make getting bokeh simpler and the Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G will give more detail as a result of its extra 6MP. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop pics more aggressively. The more recent Galaxy Camera 3G will have an edge when it comes to sensor technology.

Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G vs Sony TX7 sensor size comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G vs Sony TX7 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G vs Sony TX7 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G as a Portrait photography camera
Sony TX7 as a Portrait photography camera
30
resolution is good (16MP)
manual focus not available
no manual exposure
no external flash support
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
19
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual exposure
can't use external flash
MP count low (10 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.4")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G as a Street photography camera
Sony TX7 as a Street photography camera
61
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors (305 grams)
screen is fixed
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
59
has image stabilization (Optical)
features touch to focus
no articulating screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.4")
doesn't have RAW support
more heavy than competitors (149g)
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Sports Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Sports photography details
Sony TX7 Sports photography details
44
long zoom range (23-481mm 20.9 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16MP)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
26
has image stabilization (Optical)
no shutter priority
MP count low (10 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.4")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Travel photography features
Sony TX7 Travel photography features
72
lighter than competitors (305g)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
quite wide (23mm)
great zoom (481mm)
fast max aperture (f)
does not have Timelapse recording
does not have a selfie friendly display
59
features touch to focus
flash built-in
pretty wide (25mm)
lack of Timelapse recording
more heavy than competitors (149g)
MP count low (10MP)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Landscape photography factors
Sony TX7 Landscape photography factors
47
quite wide (23mm)
fast max aperture (f)
lovely big screen (4.8")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16MP)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
no manual exposure
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
does not have Timelapse recording
36
pretty wide (25mm)
lovely big screen (3.5")
has image stabilization (Optical)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
lack of manual exposure
MP count low (10MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.4")
doesn't have RAW support
lack of Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Vlogging info
Sony TX7 Vlogging info
36
quite wide (23mm)
fast max aperture (f)
screen is touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competitors (305g)
does not have a selfie friendly display
does not have external microphone socket
32
pretty wide (25mm)
has touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
lack of microphone jack
more heavy than competitors (149g)
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Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G vs Sony TX7 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G and Sony TX7
 Samsung Galaxy Camera 3GSony Cyber-shot DSC-TX7
General Information
Brand Samsung Sony
Model type Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX7
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Ultracompact
Launched 2012-08-29 2010-01-07
Body design Compact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip 1.4GHz Quad-Core Bionz
Sensor type BSI-CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.4"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.104 x 4.578mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 27.9mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 10MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution - 3456 x 2592
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 125
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 23-481mm (20.9x) 25-100mm (4.0x)
Largest aperture - f/3.5-4.6
Macro focusing distance - 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 4.8" 3.5"
Screen resolution 0k dot 921k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen tech 308 ppi, HD Super Clear Touch Display -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed - 2 seconds
Fastest shutter speed - 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shutter speed - 10.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance no built-in flash 3.80 m
Flash options no built-in flash Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (60, 30fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 AVCHD
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB none USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS BuiltIn None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 305 grams (0.67 lb) 149 grams (0.33 lb)
Physical dimensions 129 x 71 x 19mm (5.1" x 2.8" x 0.7") 98 x 60 x 18mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.7")
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 ID - NP-BN1
Self timer - Yes (2 sec or 10 sec, portrait1/ portrait2)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage micro SD/micro SDHC/micro SDXC Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo/ PRO HG-Duo, optional SD, Internal
Storage slots One One
Launch pricing $606 $300