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Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G vs Sony TX30

Portability
90
Imaging
39
Features
44
Overall
41
Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX30 front
Portability
96
Imaging
42
Features
43
Overall
42

Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G vs Sony TX30 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
  • Revealed August 2012
Sony TX30
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 26-130mm (F3.5-4.8) lens
  • 141g - 96 x 59 x 15mm
  • Released July 2013
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Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G vs Sony TX30 Overview

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.

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Reasons to pick Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G over the Sony TX30

 Galaxy Camera 4G TX30 
Screen sizing4.8"3.3"Bigger screen (+1.5")

Reasons to pick Sony TX30 over the Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G

 TX30 Galaxy Camera 4G 
ReleasedJuly 2013August 2012More modern by 11 months
Manual focus More exact focusing
Screen resolution1229k0kClearer screen (+1229k dot)

Common features in the Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G and Sony TX30

 Galaxy Camera 4G TX30 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G vs Sony TX30 Physical Comparison

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).

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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.

Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G vs Sony TX30 size comparison

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

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Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G vs Sony TX30 Sensor Comparison

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.

Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G vs Sony TX30 sensor size comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G vs Sony TX30 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G vs Sony TX30 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Portrait photography details
Sony TX30 Portrait photography details
30
good resolution (16 megapixels)
manual focus not available
lack of manual exposure
external flash not possible
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
38
has manual focus
decent megapixels (18MP)
manual exposure not available
can't use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G as a Street photography camera
Sony TX30 as a Street photography camera
61
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average in class (305g)
no articulating screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
64
image stabilization (Optical)
weather proofing
screen is fixed
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G
Sports photography with Sony TX30
44
amazing zoom range (23-481mm 20.9 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
46
image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (18 megapixels)
weather proofing
lack of shutter priority mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G
Travel photography with Sony TX30
72
lighter than average in class (305g)
good resolution (16MP)
fairly wide (23mm)
great reach (481mm)
good max aperture (f)
lack of Time Lapse mode
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
69
weather proofing
decent megapixels (18 megapixels)
built-in flash
really wide (26mm)
lack of Timelapse recording
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Landscape photography advice
Sony TX30 Landscape photography advice
47
fairly wide (23mm)
good max aperture (f)
very good size screen (4.8")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16MP)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
lack of manual exposure
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
lack of Time Lapse mode
51
has manual focus
really wide (26mm)
nice screen size (3.3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (18MP)
weather proofing
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
manual exposure not available
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
lack of Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Vlogging factors
Sony TX30 Vlogging factors
36
fairly wide (23mm)
good max aperture (f)
touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
great video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than average in class (305g)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
lack of external mic jack
34
really wide (26mm)
screen is touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
great video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
lack of external microphone support
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Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G vs Sony TX30 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G and Sony TX30
 Samsung Galaxy Camera 4GSony Cyber-shot DSC-TX30
General Information
Brand Name Samsung Sony
Model Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX30
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Ultracompact
Revealed 2012-08-29 2013-07-26
Physical type Compact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Powered by 1.4GHz Quad-Core -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.16 x 4.62mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.5mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 18 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Highest resolution - 4896 x 3672
Highest native ISO 3200 12800
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 23-481mm (20.9x) 26-130mm (5.0x)
Max aperture - f/3.5-4.8
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 4.8 inch 3.3 inch
Screen resolution 0k dots 1,229k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen tech 308 ppi, HD Super Clear Touch Display OLED monitor
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed - 4 secs
Highest shutter speed - 1/1600 secs
Continuous shooting rate - 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range no built-in flash -
Flash settings no built-in flash -
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 1920 x 1080 (60, 50 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 -
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB none USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS BuiltIn None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 305 grams (0.67 pounds) 141 grams (0.31 pounds)
Dimensions 129 x 71 x 19mm (5.1" x 2.8" x 0.7") 96 x 59 x 15mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.6")
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
Time lapse recording
Storage type micro SD/micro SDHC/micro SDXC -
Card slots One One
Launch price $550 $230