Samsung Galaxy Camera vs Sony TX1

Here is a in-depth analysis of the Samsung Galaxy Camera and Sony TX1, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Ultracompact by manufacturers Samsung and Sony. There exists a sizable gap among the image resolutions of the Galaxy Camera (16MP) and TX1 (10MP) and the Galaxy Camera (1/2.3") and TX1 (1/2.4") provide totally different sensor measurements.

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The Galaxy Camera was announced 3 years later than the TX1 and that is a fairly significant difference as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras have different body design with the Samsung Galaxy Camera being a Compact camera and the Sony TX1 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before getting straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a quick summation of how the Galaxy Camera scores vs the TX1 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Samsung Galaxy Camera & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX1. The whole galleries are available at Samsung Galaxy Camera Gallery & Sony TX1 Gallery.

For anybody who is going to carry your camera frequently, you will need to consider its weight and measurements. The Samsung Galaxy Camera provides outside dimensions of 129mm x 71mm x 19mm (5.1" x 2.8" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 300 grams (0.66 lbs) while the Sony TX1 has proportions of 94mm x 58mm x 17mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.7") having a weight of 142 grams (0.31 lbs).

Contrast the Samsung Galaxy Camera and Sony TX1 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you choose at that moment. Here is a front view over all size comparison of the Galaxy Camera compared to the TX1.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Galaxy Camera and TX1 is 90 and 96 respectively.

Sometimes, its hard to visualise the difference in sensor sizing merely by researching specs. The photograph here should provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the Galaxy Camera and TX1.

All in all, the 2 cameras provide different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The Galaxy Camera with its larger sensor will make getting bokeh simpler and the Samsung Galaxy Camera will provide you with more detail with its extra 6MP. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop photos more aggressively. The newer Galaxy Camera is going to have a benefit with regard to sensor innovation.