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Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G vs Sony TX20

Portability
90
Imaging
39
Features
44
Overall
41
Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX20 front
Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
50
Overall
43

Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G vs Sony TX20 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
  • Announced August 2012
Sony TX20
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 125 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-100mm (F3.5-4.6) lens
  • 133g - 96 x 56 x 18mm
  • Announced February 2012
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Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G vs Sony TX20 Overview

Here, we will be reviewing the Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G and Sony TX20, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Ultracompact by competitors Samsung and Sony. The image resolution of the Galaxy Camera 4G (16MP) and the TX20 (16MP) is relatively well matched and both cameras offer the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The Galaxy Camera 4G was brought out 7 months after the TX20 so they are of a similar generation. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G being a Compact camera and the Sony TX20 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before delving into a thorough comparison, here is a concise summation of how the Galaxy Camera 4G scores against the TX20 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G over the Sony TX20

 Galaxy Camera 4G TX20 
AnnouncedAugust 2012February 2012More modern by 7 months
Screen size4.8"3"Bigger screen (+1.8")

Reasons to pick Sony TX20 over the Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G

 TX20 Galaxy Camera 4G 
Manual focus More accurate focusing
Screen resolution922k0kSharper screen (+922k dot)

Common features in the Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G and Sony TX20

 Galaxy Camera 4G TX20 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G vs Sony TX20 Physical Comparison

For those who are planning to carry around your camera frequently, you'll need to consider its weight and proportions. The Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G has 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) while the Sony TX20 has measurements of 96mm x 56mm x 18mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") and a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs).

Take a look at the Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G and Sony TX20 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you select at the time. The following is a front view measurement comparison of the Galaxy Camera 4G versus the TX20.

Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G vs Sony TX20 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Galaxy Camera 4G and TX20 is 90 and 96 respectively.

Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G vs Sony TX20 top view buttons comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G vs Sony TX20 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, its hard to see the gap between sensor sizes merely by reading through specifications. The picture here may offer you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the Galaxy Camera 4G and TX20.

Plainly, each of the cameras feature the identical sensor size and the same MP so you should expect similar quality of photographs however you have to factor the release date of the products into consideration. The more modern Galaxy Camera 4G will have an edge with regard to sensor technology.

Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G vs Sony TX20 sensor size comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G vs Sony TX20 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G vs Sony TX20 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Portrait photography information
Sony TX20 Portrait photography information
30
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not possible
can't use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
40
manual focus
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
comes with face detect autofocus
manual mode not possible
no external flash support
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Street photography factors
Sony TX20 Street photography factors
61
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (305 grams)
no moving screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
67
built in image stabilization (Optical)
offers touch to focus
weather proofing
no articulating screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G as a Sports photography camera
Sony TX20 as a Sports photography camera
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")
does not have phase detect autofocus
50
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
comes with tracking focus
weather proofing
better than average battery life (250 shots)
no shutter priority
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Travel photography information
Sony TX20 Travel photography information
72
lighter than competition (305 grams)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
relatively wide (23mm)
great reach (481mm)
great max aperture (f)
missing Timelapse function
does not offer selfie friendly display
72
better than average battery life (250 CIPA)
weather proofing
offers touch to focus
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
really wide (25mm)
does not have Timelapse mode
does not have selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Landscape photography information
Sony TX20 Landscape photography information
47
relatively wide (23mm)
great max aperture (f)
bigger than average screen (4.8 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
manual exposure not possible
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
missing Timelapse function
52
manual focus
really wide (25mm)
screen is a decent size (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
weather proofing
better than average battery life (250 CIPA)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
manual mode not possible
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
does not have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Vlogging advice
Sony TX20 Vlogging advice
36
relatively wide (23mm)
great max aperture (f)
touchscreen functionality
built in image stabilization (Optical)
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competition (305 grams)
does not offer selfie friendly display
missing external microphone support
35
really wide (25mm)
touchscreen functionality
built in image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect autofocus
good video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
does not have selfie friendly screen
does not have microphone jack
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Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G vs Sony TX20 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G and Sony TX20
 Samsung Galaxy Camera 4GSony Cyber-shot DSC-TX20
General Information
Make Samsung Sony
Model Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX20
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Ultracompact
Announced 2012-08-29 2012-02-28
Body design Compact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip 1.4GHz Quad-Core BIONZ
Sensor type BSI-CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 16MP
Anti aliasing 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 files
Autofocusing
Manual focus
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
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 23-481mm (20.9x) 25-100mm (4.0x)
Highest aperture - f/3.5-4.6
Macro focus range - 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 4.8 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 0k dot 922k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen tech 308 ppi, HD Super Clear Touch Display XtraFine TruBlack TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed - 4 seconds
Fastest shutter speed - 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shutter speed - 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range no built-in flash 3.70 m
Flash modes no built-in flash Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
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)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Eye-Fi Connected
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 305g (0.67 pounds) 133g (0.29 pounds)
Physical dimensions 129 x 71 x 19mm (5.1" x 2.8" x 0.7") 96 x 56 x 18mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 shots
Type of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model - NP-BN
Self timer - Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse feature
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 1 1
Pricing at release $550 $330