Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G vs Sony TX9

Below, we will be evaluating the Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G vs Sony TX9, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Ultracompact by companies Samsung and Sony. There is a substantial difference among the image resolutions of the Galaxy Camera 3G (16MP) and TX9 (12MP) but they come with the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The Galaxy Camera 3G was brought out 2 years after the TX9 which is a fairly big difference as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras come with different body type with the Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G being a Compact camera and the Sony TX9 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before diving through a comprehensive comparison, below is a concise summation of how the Galaxy Camera 3G grades versus the TX9 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX9. The entire galleries are viewable at Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Gallery & Sony TX9 Gallery.

For anybody who is intending to travel with your camera regularly, you will want to factor its weight and size. The Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G provides external dimensions of 129mm x 71mm x 19mm (5.1" x 2.8" x 0.7") and a weight of 305 grams (0.67 lbs) whilst the Sony TX9 has specifications of 98mm x 60mm x 18mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.7") and a weight of 149 grams (0.33 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are using at that moment. Underneath is the front view scale comparison of the Galaxy Camera 3G against the TX9.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the Galaxy Camera 3G and TX9 is 90 and 95 respectively.

Oftentimes, it can be hard to imagine the difference in sensor dimensions merely by looking through a spec sheet. The pic here will help offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the Galaxy Camera 3G and TX9.

Clearly, both cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit different megapixels. You can count on the Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G to result in greater detail having its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also let you crop pictures somewhat more aggressively. The more recent Galaxy Camera 3G provides an edge with regard to sensor tech.