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Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G vs Sony TX100V

Portability
90
Imaging
40
Features
44
Overall
41
Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX100V front
Portability
95
Imaging
39
Features
40
Overall
39

Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G vs Sony TX100V Key Specs

Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G
(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
  • Released August 2012
Sony TX100V
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 125 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-100mm (F3.5-4.6) lens
  • 147g - 97 x 59 x 18mm
  • Introduced January 2011
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Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G vs Sony TX100V Overview

On this page, we are looking at the Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G vs Sony TX100V, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Ultracompact by companies Samsung and Sony. The sensor resolution of the Galaxy Camera 4G (16MP) and the TX100V (16MP) is fairly comparable and both cameras provide the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The Galaxy Camera 4G was brought out 21 months later than the TX100V making them a generation apart from each other. Each of these cameras have different body design with the Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G being a Compact camera and the Sony TX100V being a Ultracompact camera.

Before diving straight to a detailed comparison, here is a concise synopsis of how the Galaxy Camera 4G grades against the TX100V when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G over the Sony TX100V

 Galaxy Camera 4G TX100V 
IntroducedAugust 2012January 2011More recent by 21 months
Display dimensions4.8"3.5"Larger display (+1.3")

Reasons to pick Sony TX100V over the Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G

 TX100V Galaxy Camera 4G 
Display resolution1229k0kSharper display (+1229k dot)

Common features in the Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G and Sony TX100V

 Galaxy Camera 4G TX100V 
Focus manually No manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G vs Sony TX100V Physical Comparison

When you are looking to lug around your camera frequently, you will want to consider its weight and size. The Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G has physical measurements of 129mm x 71mm x 19mm (5.1" x 2.8" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 305 grams (0.67 lbs) and the Sony TX100V has specifications of 97mm x 59mm x 18mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.7") and a weight of 147 grams (0.32 lbs).

Take a look at the Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G vs Sony TX100V in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Below is a front view dimension comparison of the Galaxy Camera 4G vs the TX100V.

Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G vs Sony TX100V size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the Galaxy Camera 4G and TX100V is 90 and 95 respectively.

Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G vs Sony TX100V top view buttons comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G vs Sony TX100V Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is very hard to see the difference in sensor measurements purely by going through a spec sheet. The graphic underneath should offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the Galaxy Camera 4G and TX100V.

As you can see, each of these cameras have the same sensor dimensions and the same exact MP and you can expect comparable quality of photos however you should really take the age of the cameras into account. The newer Galaxy Camera 4G is going to have an edge in sensor innovation.

Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G vs Sony TX100V sensor size comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G vs Sony TX100V Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G vs Sony TX100V Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Portrait photography info
Sony TX100V Portrait photography info
30
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
manual focus not available
manual exposure not possible
external flash not possible
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
30
MP count good (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
no manual exposure
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Street photography highlights
Sony TX100V Street photography highlights
61
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors (305 grams)
fixed screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
60
image stabilization (Optical)
comes with touch to focus
screen is fixed
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
heavier than competition in class (147 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Sports photography features
Sony TX100V Sports photography features
45
long zoom range (23-481mm 20.9 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
no shutter priority
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
39
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
no shutter priority mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Travel photography information
Sony TX100V Travel photography information
72
lighter than competitors (305 grams)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
rather wide (23mm)
very long zoom (481mm)
fast maximum aperture (f)
does not have Time Lapse function
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
65
comes with touch to focus
MP count good (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
decently wide (25mm)
missing Time Lapse function
heavier than competition in class (147 grams)
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Landscape photography highlights
Sony TX100V Landscape photography highlights
47
rather wide (23mm)
fast maximum aperture (f)
big screen (4.8 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
manual focus not available
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
manual exposure not possible
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
does not have Time Lapse function
43
decently wide (25mm)
screen larger than average (3.5 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
no manual exposure
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
missing Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G
Vlogging with Sony TX100V
37
rather wide (23mm)
fast maximum aperture (f)
touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competitors (305g)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
does not have external mic socket
32
decently wide (25mm)
touchscreen functionality
image stabilization (Optical)
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
display is not selfie friendly
missing external mic jack
heavier than competition in class (147g)
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Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G vs Sony TX100V Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G and Sony TX100V
 Samsung Galaxy Camera 4GSony Cyber-shot DSC-TX100V
General Information
Company Samsung Sony
Model type Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX100V
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Ultracompact
Released 2012-08-29 2011-01-06
Body design Compact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Chip 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 area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 16MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution - 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 125
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 23-481mm (20.9x) 25-100mm (4.0x)
Highest aperture - f/3.5-4.6
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 4.8 inches 3.5 inches
Resolution of display 0k dot 1,229k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display technology 308 ppi, HD Super Clear Touch Display XtraFine OLED display with TruBlack technology
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed - 2 secs
Max shutter speed - 1/1600 secs
Continuous shutter speed - 10.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance no built-in flash 4.00 m
Flash options no built-in flash Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
External flash
AEB
White balance 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 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB none USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS BuiltIn BuiltIn
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 305 gr (0.67 lbs) 147 gr (0.32 lbs)
Physical dimensions 129 x 71 x 19mm (5.1" x 2.8" x 0.7") 97 x 59 x 18mm (3.8" x 2.3" 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 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage micro SD/micro SDHC/micro SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots One One
Retail pricing $550 $380