Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G vs Sony TX66

Its time to take a deeper look at the Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G versus Sony TX66, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Ultracompact by rivals Samsung and Sony. The sensor resolution of the Galaxy Camera 4G (16MP) and the TX66 (18MP) is very well matched and they possess the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The Galaxy Camera 4G was manufactured 7 months later than the TX66 which means that they are both of a similar generation. Each of these cameras come with different body type with the Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G being a Compact camera and the Sony TX66 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before diving through a full comparison, below is a concise highlight of how the Galaxy Camera 4G grades versus the TX66 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX66. The entire galleries are viewable at Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Gallery and Sony TX66 Gallery.

For anybody who is looking to lug around your camera, you need to take into account its weight and size. The Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G features physical 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) and the Sony TX66 has specifications of 93mm x 54mm x 13mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.5") accompanied by a weight of 109 grams (0.24 lbs).

Analyze the Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G versus Sony TX66 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are using at that moment. The following is the front view overall size comparison of the Galaxy Camera 4G versus the TX66.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Galaxy Camera 4G and TX66 is 90 and 97 respectively.

Typically, it is very difficult to visualize the difference between sensor measurements purely by checking a spec sheet. The photograph underneath might offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the Galaxy Camera 4G and TX66.

Clearly, each of the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but different MP. You should expect to see the Sony TX66 to resolve more detail due to its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also help you crop photos much more aggressively. The newer Galaxy Camera 4G provides an advantage when it comes to sensor tech.