Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G vs Sony TX5

Here, we are comparing the Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G and Sony TX5, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Ultracompact by companies Samsung and Sony. There exists a considerable gap between the resolutions of the Galaxy Camera 4G (16MP) and TX5 (10MP) and the Galaxy Camera 4G (1/2.3") and TX5 (1/2.4") boast different sensor size.

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The Galaxy Camera 4G was launched 2 years later than the TX5 and that is quite a large difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras feature different body design with the Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G being a Compact camera and the Sony TX5 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before we go right into a full comparison, here is a simple introduction of how the Galaxy Camera 4G matches up versus the TX5 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX5. The complete galleries are available at Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Gallery & Sony TX5 Gallery.

If you are intending to lug around your camera, you have to take into account its weight and size. The Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G provides exterior dimensions of 129mm x 71mm x 19mm (5.1" x 2.8" x 0.7") and a weight of 305 grams (0.67 lbs) while the Sony TX5 has specifications of 94mm x 57mm x 18mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") along with a weight of 148 grams (0.33 lbs).

Check the Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G and Sony TX5 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you have attached at that time. Below is a front view sizing comparison of the Galaxy Camera 4G versus the TX5.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Galaxy Camera 4G and TX5 is 90 and 96 respectively.

Sometimes, it is hard to picture the contrast between sensor measurements only by checking technical specs. The visual here should give you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the Galaxy Camera 4G and TX5.

As you have seen, both of the cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The Galaxy Camera 4G because of its larger sensor is going to make shooting shallow depth of field easier and the Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G will give you extra detail utilizing its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop photos way more aggressively. The fresher Galaxy Camera 4G provides a benefit with regard to sensor innovation.