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Samsung Galaxy Camera vs Sony TX10

Portability
90
Imaging
40
Features
55
Overall
46
Samsung Galaxy Camera front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX10 front
Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
41
Overall
39

Samsung Galaxy Camera vs Sony TX10 Key Specs

Samsung Galaxy Camera
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 4.8" Fixed Display
  • 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
  • Alternative Name is Wi-Fi
Sony TX10
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 125 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-100mm (F3.5-4.6) lens
  • 133g - 96 x 56 x 18mm
  • Revealed August 2011
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Samsung Galaxy Camera vs Sony TX10 Overview

Here is a comprehensive overview of the Samsung Galaxy Camera versus Sony TX10, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Ultracompact by companies Samsung and Sony. The sensor resolution of the Galaxy Camera (16MP) and the TX10 (16MP) is very well matched and they enjoy the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The Galaxy Camera was brought out 19 months later than the TX10 making the cameras a generation apart from each other. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Samsung Galaxy Camera being a Compact camera and the Sony TX10 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before getting straight into a in depth comparison, below is a brief overview of how the Galaxy Camera scores vs the TX10 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Samsung Galaxy Camera over the Sony TX10

 Galaxy Camera TX10 
RevealedFebruary 2013August 2011Fresher by 19 months
Manually focus Very accurate focusing
Display sizing4.8"3"Larger display (+1.8")
Display resolution922k921kSharper display (+1k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony TX10 over the Samsung Galaxy Camera

 TX10 Galaxy Camera 

Common features in the Samsung Galaxy Camera and Sony TX10

 Galaxy Camera TX10 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch display Easily navigate

Samsung Galaxy Camera vs Sony TX10 Physical Comparison

If you are intending to carry your camera, you will want to consider its weight and measurements. The Samsung Galaxy Camera has external dimensions of 129mm x 71mm x 19mm (5.1" x 2.8" x 0.7") with a weight of 300 grams (0.66 lbs) whilst the Sony TX10 has proportions of 96mm x 56mm x 18mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") and a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are employing at that time. Following is the front view physical size comparison of the Galaxy Camera compared to the TX10.

Samsung Galaxy Camera vs Sony TX10 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the Galaxy Camera and TX10 is 90 and 96 respectively.

Samsung Galaxy Camera vs Sony TX10 top view buttons comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera vs Sony TX10 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is very tough to visualize the gap between sensor sizing simply by reading through technical specs. The visual below will provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the Galaxy Camera and TX10.

As you have seen, the two cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing and the same exact megapixels so you should expect similar quality of pictures however you should always take the release date of the products into consideration. The younger Galaxy Camera provides a benefit in sensor tech.

Samsung Galaxy Camera vs Sony TX10 sensor size comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera vs Sony TX10 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung Galaxy Camera vs Sony TX10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera Portrait photography details
Sony TX10 Portrait photography details
40
focusing manually
decent MP (16 megapixels)
can't use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
30
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
no manual exposure
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera Street photography highlights
Sony TX10 Street photography highlights
61
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (300 grams)
fixed screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
67
built in image stabilization (Optical)
boasts focus via touch
weather proofing
no moving screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera as a Sports photography camera
Sony TX10 as a Sports photography camera
50
incredible zoom range (23-481mm 20.9 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
44
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
weather proofing
lack of shutter priority mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera as a Travel photography camera
Sony TX10 as a Travel photography camera
69
lighter than competition in class (300 grams)
decent MP (16MP)
flash built-in
rather wide (23mm)
very long zoom (481mm)
lack of Timelapse mode
does not offer selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f2.8)
71
weather proofing
boasts focus via touch
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
fairly wide (25mm)
missing Timelapse recording
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera Landscape photography information
Sony TX10 Landscape photography information
50
focusing manually
rather wide (23mm)
screen larger than average (4.8 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16MP)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
lack of Timelapse mode
46
fairly wide (25mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16MP)
weather proofing
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
no manual exposure
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
missing Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Samsung Galaxy Camera
Vlogging with Sony TX10
37
rather wide (23mm)
built-in touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
includes microphone socket
lighter than competition in class (300 grams)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
34
fairly wide (25mm)
touch screen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
display is not selfie friendly
missing external microphone jack
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Samsung Galaxy Camera vs Sony TX10 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung Galaxy Camera and Sony TX10
 Samsung Galaxy CameraSony Cyber-shot DSC-TX10
General Information
Brand Samsung Sony
Model type Samsung Galaxy Camera Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX10
Other name Wi-Fi -
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Ultracompact
Revealed 2013-02-19 2011-08-16
Body design Compact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Chip 1.4GHz Quad-Core BIONZ
Sensor type BSI-CMOS BSI-CMOS
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 16MP 16MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Min native ISO 100 125
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points - 9
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 23-481mm (20.9x) 25-100mm (4.0x)
Maximal aperture f/2.8-5.9 f/3.5-4.6
Macro focusing distance - 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 4.8 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 922k dot 921k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display tech 308 ppi, HD Super Clear Touch Display XtraFine LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 16s 2s
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1600s
Continuous shooting speed - 10.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance - 3.70 m
Flash options - Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB none USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS BuiltIn None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 300 gr (0.66 lbs) 133 gr (0.29 lbs)
Dimensions 129 x 71 x 19mm (5.1" x 2.8" x 0.7") 96 x 56 x 18mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery ID - NP-BN1
Self timer - Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse recording
Storage media micro SD/micro SDHC/micro SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots Single Single
Pricing at launch $450 $309