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Samsung Galaxy Camera vs Sony TF1

Portability
90
Imaging
40
Features
55
Overall
46
Samsung Galaxy Camera front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TF1 front
Portability
94
Imaging
40
Features
34
Overall
37

Samsung Galaxy Camera vs Sony TF1 Key Specs

Samsung Galaxy Camera
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 4.8" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 23-481mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 300g - 129 x 71 x 19mm
  • Revealed February 2013
  • Additionally referred to as Wi-Fi
Sony TF1
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-100mm (F3.6-4.7) lens
  • 152g - 102 x 62 x 23mm
  • Introduced June 2013
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Samsung Galaxy Camera vs Sony TF1 Overview

Its time to look a bit more in depth at the Samsung Galaxy Camera vs Sony TF1, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Waterproof by competitors Samsung and Sony. The sensor resolution of the Galaxy Camera (16MP) and the TF1 (16MP) is relatively comparable and both cameras provide the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The Galaxy Camera was unveiled 4 months prior to the TF1 so they are both of a similar age. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before going straight to a in depth comparison, here is a simple introduction of how the Galaxy Camera matches up versus the TF1 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Samsung Galaxy Camera over the Sony TF1

 Galaxy Camera TF1 
Manual focus Dial accurate focus
Screen size4.8"2.7"Bigger screen (+2.1")
Screen resolution922k460kClearer screen (+462k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony TF1 over the Samsung Galaxy Camera

 TF1 Galaxy Camera 

Common features in the Samsung Galaxy Camera and Sony TF1

 Galaxy Camera TF1 
IntroducedFebruary 2013June 2013Same age
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Samsung Galaxy Camera vs Sony TF1 Physical Comparison

For those who are looking to lug around your camera often, you are going to need to factor in its weight and volume. The Samsung Galaxy Camera enjoys external dimensions of 129mm x 71mm x 19mm (5.1" x 2.8" x 0.7") having a weight of 300 grams (0.66 lbs) and the Sony TF1 has sizing of 102mm x 62mm x 23mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 0.9") having a weight of 152 grams (0.34 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are using during that time. Underneath is a front view dimension comparison of the Galaxy Camera versus the TF1.

Samsung Galaxy Camera vs Sony TF1 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Galaxy Camera and TF1 is 90 and 94 respectively.

Samsung Galaxy Camera vs Sony TF1 top view buttons comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera vs Sony TF1 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it's tough to visualize the gap in sensor measurements simply by checking out specifications. The photograph here may provide you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the Galaxy Camera and TF1.

To sum up, both of those cameras come with the identical sensor size and the same resolution so you can expect comparable quality of files although you might want to take the launch date of the cameras into account.

Samsung Galaxy Camera vs Sony TF1 sensor size comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera vs Sony TF1 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung Galaxy Camera vs Sony TF1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera as a Portrait photography camera
Sony TF1 as a Portrait photography camera
40
manual focus
megapixel count good (16MP)
cannot use external flash
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
35
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
has face detect focus
manual focus not available
no manual control
no external flash support
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera Street photography advice
Sony TF1 Street photography advice
61
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (300 grams)
screen is fixed
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
69
image stabilization (Optical)
provides touch to focus
weather proofing
lighter than competition in class (152 grams)
no articulating screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera Sports photography features
Sony TF1 Sports photography features
50
excellent zoom range (23-481mm 20.9 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
42
image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
has tracking focus
weather proofing
continuous shooting slow (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
not so great battery power (240 shots)
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera Travel photography highlights
Sony TF1 Travel photography highlights
69
lighter than competition (300g)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
fairly wide (23mm)
long zoom (481mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
69
lighter than competition in class (152 grams)
weather proofing
provides touch to focus
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
flash built-in
really wide (25mm)
lack of Timelapse function
not so great battery power (240 per charge)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f3.6)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera Landscape photography highlights
Sony TF1 Landscape photography highlights
50
manual focus
fairly wide (23mm)
bigger than average screen (4.8 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse function
40
really wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
weather proofing
manual focus not available
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.6)
small screen (2.7 inch)
no manual control
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
not so great battery power (240 shots)
lack of Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera as a Vlogging camera
Sony TF1 as a Vlogging camera
37
fairly wide (23mm)
touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
includes mic socket
lighter than competition (300g)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
display isn't selfie friendly
33
really wide (25mm)
screen is touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect focus
lighter than competition in class (152g)
slow maximum aperture (f3.6)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of microphone support
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Samsung Galaxy Camera vs Sony TF1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung Galaxy Camera and Sony TF1
 Samsung Galaxy CameraSony Cyber-shot DSC-TF1
General Information
Manufacturer Samsung Sony
Model Samsung Galaxy Camera Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TF1
Also Known as Wi-Fi -
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Waterproof
Revealed 2013-02-19 2013-06-21
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor 1.4GHz Quad-Core -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
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 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 23-481mm (20.9x) 25-100mm (4.0x)
Largest aperture f/2.8-5.9 f/3.6-4.7
Macro focus distance - 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 4.8 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of screen 922 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen tech 308 ppi, HD Super Clear Touch Display TFT LCD display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 16 secs 2 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting rate - 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range - 3.90 m
Flash options - Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync, Advanced Flash
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
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 300g (0.66 lb) 152g (0.34 lb)
Physical dimensions 129 x 71 x 19mm (5.1" x 2.8" x 0.7") 102 x 62 x 23mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 0.9")
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
Battery life - 240 shots
Form of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model - NP-BN
Self timer - Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type micro SD/micro SDHC/micro SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Card slots 1 1
Cost at launch $450 $266