Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G vs Sony TX30

In this article, we will be contrasting the Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G and Sony TX30, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Ultracompact by brands Samsung and Sony. The sensor resolution of the Galaxy Camera 4G (16MP) and the TX30 (18MP) is relatively close and they come with the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The Galaxy Camera 4G was launched 11 months before the TX30 and they are of a similar age. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G being a Compact camera and the Sony TX30 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before delving in to a in-depth comparison, below is a simple view of how the Galaxy Camera 4G matches up versus the TX30 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX30. The complete galleries are available at Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Gallery & Sony TX30 Gallery.

In case you're intending to carry around your camera often, you have to take into account its weight and measurements. The Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G offers exterior measurements 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 TX30 has proportions of 96mm x 59mm x 15mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.6") along with a weight of 141 grams (0.31 lbs).

Take a look at the Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G and Sony TX30 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you have attached at the time. Here is the front view physical size comparison of the Galaxy Camera 4G vs the TX30.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Galaxy Camera 4G and TX30 is 90 and 96 respectively.

Typically, it can be tough to visualize the gap in sensor sizes simply by looking through technical specs. The pic here may provide you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the Galaxy Camera 4G and TX30.

As you have seen, both of those cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit different MP. You can count on the Sony TX30 to render greater detail utilizing its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop shots far more aggressively. The more aged Galaxy Camera 4G will be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.