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Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G vs Sony TX200V

Portability
90
Imaging
39
Features
44
Overall
41
Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX200V front
Portability
96
Imaging
42
Features
48
Overall
44

Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G vs Sony TX200V 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
  • Launched August 2012
Sony TX200V
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.5-4.8) lens
  • 129g - 96 x 58 x 16mm
  • Introduced January 2012
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Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G vs Sony TX200V Overview

Following is a comprehensive assessment of the Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G and Sony TX200V, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Ultracompact by competitors Samsung and Sony. The sensor resolution of the Galaxy Camera 4G (16MP) and the TX200V (18MP) is relatively similar and both cameras have the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The Galaxy Camera 4G was launched 8 months after the TX200V which means that they are of a similar age. Both the cameras have different body design with the Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G being a Compact camera and the Sony TX200V being a Ultracompact camera.

Before getting into a in-depth comparison, here is a brief synopsis of how the Galaxy Camera 4G matches up versus the TX200V in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G over the Sony TX200V

 Galaxy Camera 4G TX200V 
IntroducedAugust 2012January 2012More modern by 8 months
Screen dimensions4.8"3.3"Bigger screen (+1.5")

Reasons to pick Sony TX200V over the Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G

 TX200V Galaxy Camera 4G 
Screen resolution1230k0kClearer screen (+1230k dot)

Common features in the Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G and Sony TX200V

 Galaxy Camera 4G TX200V 
Manually focus Lack of manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G vs Sony TX200V Physical Comparison

In case you're planning to carry around your camera frequently, you will need to think about its weight and dimensions. The Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G enjoys outside dimensions of 129mm x 71mm x 19mm (5.1" x 2.8" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 305 grams (0.67 lbs) whilst the Sony TX200V has dimensions of 96mm x 58mm x 16mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.6") having a weight of 129 grams (0.28 lbs).

Analyze the Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G and Sony TX200V in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are working with at that moment. The following is a front view measurements comparison of the Galaxy Camera 4G and the TX200V.

Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G vs Sony TX200V size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the Galaxy Camera 4G and TX200V is 90 and 96 respectively.

Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G vs Sony TX200V top view buttons comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G vs Sony TX200V Sensor Comparison

Usually, it can be hard to visualize the gap between sensor sizes merely by reviewing a spec sheet. The picture below might offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the Galaxy Camera 4G and TX200V.

As you can see, both the cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit different megapixels. You can count on the Sony TX200V to offer greater detail utilizing its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also help you crop shots a bit more aggressively. The more modern Galaxy Camera 4G provides an edge with regard to sensor technology.

Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G vs Sony TX200V sensor size comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G vs Sony TX200V Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G vs Sony TX200V Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Portrait photography info
Sony TX200V Portrait photography info
30
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
external flash not possible
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
36
good MP (18 megapixels)
supports face detection focus
lack of manual focus
lack of manual mode
external flash not possible
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G
Street photography with Sony TX200V
61
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (305 grams)
screen is fixed
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
68
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports focus via touch
weather proofing
screen does not articulate
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Sports photography advice
Sony TX200V Sports photography advice
44
long zoom range (23-481mm 20.9 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16MP)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
49
has image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (18MP)
supports tracking autofocus
weather proofing
no shutter priority mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Travel photography info
Sony TX200V Travel photography info
72
lighter than competition (305g)
good megapixels (16MP)
relatively wide (23mm)
very long reach (481mm)
good max aperture (f)
missing Timelapse mode
does not have selfie friendly display
71
weather proofing
supports focus via touch
good MP (18MP)
flash built-in
fairly wide (28mm)
no Timelapse recording
display is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Landscape photography factors
Sony TX200V Landscape photography factors
47
relatively wide (23mm)
good max aperture (f)
bigger than average screen (4.8 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
no manual control
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
missing Timelapse mode
47
fairly wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3.3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (18 megapixels)
weather proofing
lack of manual focus
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
lack of manual mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
no Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Vlogging information
Sony TX200V Vlogging information
36
relatively wide (23mm)
good max aperture (f)
has touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competition (305 grams)
does not have selfie friendly display
missing external microphone jack
35
fairly wide (28mm)
touchscreen functionality
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection focus
good video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
display is not selfie friendly
no external microphone support
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Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G vs Sony TX200V Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G and Sony TX200V
 Samsung Galaxy Camera 4GSony Cyber-shot DSC-TX200V
General Information
Company Samsung Sony
Model type Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX200V
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Ultracompact
Launched 2012-08-29 2012-01-30
Physical type Compact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Powered by 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 surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 18 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution - 4896 x 3672
Maximum native ISO 3200 12800
Min native ISO 100 64
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points - 9
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 23-481mm (20.9x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Max aperture - f/3.5-4.8
Macro focusing range - 3cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 4.8 inches 3.3 inches
Resolution of display 0k dots 1,230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display tech 308 ppi, HD Super Clear Touch Display 1,229,760 dots equiv. XtraFine TruBlack OLED display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed - 2s
Fastest shutter speed - 1/1600s
Continuous shutter rate - 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance no built-in flash 3.10 m
Flash options no built-in flash Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance 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 (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 support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB none USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS BuiltIn BuiltIn
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 305 grams (0.67 pounds) 129 grams (0.28 pounds)
Physical dimensions 129 x 71 x 19mm (5.1" x 2.8" x 0.7") 96 x 58 x 16mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.6")
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 life - 220 pictures
Battery style - Battery Pack
Battery ID - NP-BN
Self timer - Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage micro SD/micro SDHC/micro SDXC Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo
Card slots 1 1
Cost at release $550 $500