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Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G vs Sony TF1

Portability
90
Imaging
39
Features
44
Overall
41
Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TF1 front
Portability
94
Imaging
40
Features
34
Overall
37

Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G vs Sony TF1 Key Specs

Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G
(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 TF1
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-100mm (F3.6-4.7) lens
  • 152g - 102 x 62 x 23mm
  • Revealed June 2013
Photography Glossary

Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G vs Sony TF1 Overview

Here is a extended overview of the Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G versus Sony TF1, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Waterproof by companies Samsung and Sony. The image resolution of the Galaxy Camera 4G (16MP) and the TF1 (16MP) is very similar and they enjoy the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The Galaxy Camera 4G was manufactured 9 months earlier than the TF1 and they are both of a similar age. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before going through a more detailed comparison, below is a simple overview of how the Galaxy Camera 4G scores vs the TF1 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G over the Sony TF1

 Galaxy Camera 4G TF1 
Display dimension4.8"2.7"Larger display (+2.1")

Reasons to pick Sony TF1 over the Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G

 TF1 Galaxy Camera 4G 
RevealedJune 2013August 2012Fresher by 9 months
Display resolution460k0kSharper display (+460k dot)

Common features in the Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G and Sony TF1

 Galaxy Camera 4G TF1 
Manual focus Lack of manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch display Easily navigate

Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G vs Sony TF1 Physical Comparison

In case you're looking to carry your camera, you will want to factor in its weight and measurements. The Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G enjoys outer dimensions of 129mm x 71mm x 19mm (5.1" x 2.8" x 0.7") having a weight of 305 grams (0.67 lbs) whilst the Sony TF1 has proportions of 102mm x 62mm x 23mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 152 grams (0.34 lbs).

Take a look at the Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G versus Sony TF1 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Underneath is the front view physical size comparison of the Galaxy Camera 4G vs the TF1.

Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G vs Sony TF1 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Galaxy Camera 4G and TF1 is 90 and 94 respectively.

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Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G vs Sony TF1 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, its difficult to see the contrast between sensor sizing purely by reading specifications. The graphic underneath may give you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the Galaxy Camera 4G and TF1.

Plainly, both of those cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements and the identical MP and you can expect similar quality of pictures however you may want to factor the age of the products into consideration. The older Galaxy Camera 4G is going to be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.

Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G vs Sony TF1 sensor size comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G vs Sony TF1 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G vs Sony TF1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G as a Portrait photography camera
Sony TF1 as a Portrait photography camera
30
good resolution (16 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
external flash not possible
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
35
megapixel count decent (16MP)
comes with face detection focus
no manual focus
lack of manual mode
can't use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Street photography details
Sony TF1 Street photography details
61
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (305 grams)
screen is fixed
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
69
image stabilization (Optical)
comes with touch focus
environment proof
lighter than competition in class (152 grams)
fixed screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G
Sports photography with Sony TF1
44
incredible zoom range (23-481mm 20.9 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16MP)
no shutter priority
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
42
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
comes with tracking autofocus
environment proof
max fps very slow (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
small sensor (1/2.3")
not so great battery (240 CIPA)
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Travel photography factors
Sony TF1 Travel photography factors
72
lighter than competition in class (305 grams)
good resolution (16MP)
quite wide (23mm)
great zoom (481mm)
great max aperture (f)
missing Time Lapse function
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
69
lighter than competition in class (152 grams)
environment proof
comes with touch focus
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
rather wide (25mm)
missing Time Lapse recording
not so great battery (240 per charge)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f3.6)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Landscape photography information
Sony TF1 Landscape photography information
47
quite wide (23mm)
great max aperture (f)
very good size screen (4.8")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
no manual control
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
missing Time Lapse function
40
rather wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
environment proof
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.6)
small screen (2.7 inch)
lack of manual mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
not so great battery (240 per charge)
missing Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G as a Vlogging camera
Sony TF1 as a Vlogging camera
36
quite wide (23mm)
great max aperture (f)
touchscreen capability
built in image stabilization (Optical)
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competition in class (305 grams)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
missing external mic support
33
rather wide (25mm)
touch screen
image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detection focus
lighter than competition in class (152g)
slow maximum aperture (f3.6)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing external mic support
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Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G vs Sony TF1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G and Sony TF1
 Samsung Galaxy Camera 4GSony Cyber-shot DSC-TF1
General Information
Manufacturer Samsung Sony
Model Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TF1
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Waterproof
Launched 2012-08-29 2013-06-21
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip 1.4GHz Quad-Core -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
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 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution - 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 23-481mm (20.9x) 25-100mm (4.0x)
Maximal aperture - f/3.6-4.7
Macro focus range - 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 4.8" 2.7"
Resolution of screen 0k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen technology 308 ppi, HD Super Clear Touch Display TFT LCD display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed - 2 secs
Maximum shutter speed - 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting rate - 1.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range no built-in flash 3.90 m
Flash options no built-in flash Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync, Advanced Flash
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB none USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS BuiltIn None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 305 gr (0.67 lb) 152 gr (0.34 lb)
Dimensions 129 x 71 x 19mm (5.1" x 2.8" x 0.7") 102 x 62 x 23mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 0.9")
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 - 240 images
Battery style - Battery Pack
Battery model - NP-BN
Self timer - Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse feature
Storage type micro SD/micro SDHC/micro SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Card slots 1 1
Pricing at launch $550 $266