Samsung Galaxy Camera vs Sony TX100V

Following is a thorough assessment of the Samsung Galaxy Camera versus Sony TX100V, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Ultracompact by manufacturers Samsung and Sony. The resolution of the Galaxy Camera (16MP) and the TX100V (16MP) is relatively close and they possess the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The Galaxy Camera was unveiled 2 years after the TX100V which is a fairly serious gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras come with different body type with the Samsung Galaxy Camera being a Compact camera and the Sony TX100V being a Ultracompact camera.

Before we go in to a thorough comparison, below is a quick overview of how the Galaxy Camera scores versus the TX100V when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Samsung Galaxy Camera and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX100V. The full galleries are provided at Samsung Galaxy Camera Gallery and Sony TX100V Gallery.

If you are planning to carry around your camera regularly, you need to consider its weight and volume. The Samsung Galaxy Camera provides exterior dimensions of 129mm x 71mm x 19mm (5.1" x 2.8" x 0.7") with a weight of 300 grams (0.66 lbs) and the Sony TX100V has sizing of 97mm x 59mm x 18mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 147 grams (0.32 lbs).

See the Samsung Galaxy Camera versus Sony TX100V in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Here is the front view size comparison of the Galaxy Camera compared to the TX100V.

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the Galaxy Camera and TX100V is 90 and 95 respectively.

Usually, its tough to envision the contrast in sensor sizes just by viewing technical specs. The picture underneath will help offer you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the Galaxy Camera and TX100V.

As you can tell, both the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements and the exact same MP and you should expect comparable quality of pictures although you would want to factor the release date of the cameras into account. The more modern Galaxy Camera is going to have a benefit when it comes to sensor tech.