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Samsung Galaxy Camera vs Sony TX20

Portability
90
Imaging
40
Features
55
Overall
46
Samsung Galaxy Camera front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX20 front
Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
50
Overall
43

Samsung Galaxy Camera vs Sony TX20 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
  • Announced February 2013
  • Also referred to as Wi-Fi
Sony TX20
(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 February 2012
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Samsung Galaxy Camera vs Sony TX20 Overview

On this page, we are matching up the Samsung Galaxy Camera versus Sony TX20, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Ultracompact by brands Samsung and Sony. The image resolution of the Galaxy Camera (16MP) and the TX20 (16MP) is very comparable and both cameras offer the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The Galaxy Camera was unveiled 12 months later than the TX20 so they are both of a similar age. Each of these cameras have different body design with the Samsung Galaxy Camera being a Compact camera and the Sony TX20 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before diving right into a detailed comparison, here is a quick view of how the Galaxy Camera grades versus the TX20 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Samsung Galaxy Camera over the Sony TX20

 Galaxy Camera TX20 
RevealedFebruary 2013February 2012Fresher by 12 months
Display dimensions4.8"3"Larger display (+1.8")

Reasons to pick Sony TX20 over the Samsung Galaxy Camera

 TX20 Galaxy Camera 

Common features in the Samsung Galaxy Camera and Sony TX20

 Galaxy Camera TX20 
Focus manually More accurate focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution922k922kIdentical display resolution
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Samsung Galaxy Camera vs Sony TX20 Physical Comparison

If you're aiming to carry your camera, you have to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Samsung Galaxy Camera comes with 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) and the Sony TX20 has dimensions of 96mm x 56mm x 18mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") with a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs).

Check the Samsung Galaxy Camera versus Sony TX20 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are using at the time. The following is a front view scale comparison of the Galaxy Camera vs the TX20.

Samsung Galaxy Camera vs Sony TX20 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the Galaxy Camera and TX20 is 90 and 96 respectively.

Samsung Galaxy Camera vs Sony TX20 top view buttons comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera vs Sony TX20 Sensor Comparison

Often, it is very tough to visualise the gap in sensor sizing purely by going through specs. The graphic here might provide you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the Galaxy Camera and TX20.

As you can plainly see, both of the cameras have the same sensor dimensions and the exact same megapixels so you can expect comparable quality of photographs although you should always take the launch date of the cameras into account. The newer Galaxy Camera is going to have an edge in sensor tech.

Samsung Galaxy Camera vs Sony TX20 sensor size comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera vs Sony TX20 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung Galaxy Camera vs Sony TX20 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera Portrait photography factors
Sony TX20 Portrait photography factors
40
you can focus manually
good resolution (16MP)
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
40
has manual focus
decent MP (16 megapixels)
has face detection autofocus
no manual exposure
external flash not possible
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera Street photography advice
Sony TX20 Street photography advice
61
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average (300g)
no moving screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
67
has image stabilization (Optical)
boasts focus by touch
weather proof
fixed screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera as a Sports photography camera
Sony TX20 as a Sports photography camera
50
great zoom range (23-481mm 20.9 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
50
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16MP)
has tracking autofocus
weather proof
great battery power (250 shots)
no shutter priority mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Samsung Galaxy Camera
Travel photography with Sony TX20
69
lighter than average (300 grams)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
relatively wide (23mm)
great reach (481mm)
does not have Timelapse function
display is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f2.8)
72
great battery power (250 CIPA)
weather proof
boasts focus by touch
decent MP (16MP)
flash built-in
pretty wide (25mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera Landscape photography features
Sony TX20 Landscape photography features
50
you can focus manually
relatively wide (23mm)
bigger than average screen (4.8 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
does not have Timelapse function
52
has manual focus
pretty wide (25mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16MP)
weather proof
great battery power (250 per charge)
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
no manual exposure
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
missing Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera as a Vlogging camera
Sony TX20 as a Vlogging camera
37
relatively wide (23mm)
touch screen
has image stabilization (Optical)
good video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
includes external microphone support
lighter than average (300 grams)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
display is not selfie friendly
35
pretty wide (25mm)
touch screen
has image stabilization (Optical)
has face detection autofocus
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
missing external mic port
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Samsung Galaxy Camera vs Sony TX20 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung Galaxy Camera and Sony TX20
 Samsung Galaxy CameraSony Cyber-shot DSC-TX20
General Information
Brand Name Samsung Sony
Model Samsung Galaxy Camera Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX20
Also called Wi-Fi -
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Ultracompact
Announced 2013-02-19 2012-02-28
Body design Compact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Powered by 1.4GHz Quad-Core BIONZ
Sensor type BSI-CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 16 megapixels
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 100 125
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 23-481mm (20.9x) 25-100mm (4.0x)
Max aperture f/2.8-5.9 f/3.5-4.6
Macro focus distance - 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 4.8 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 922 thousand dot 922 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen technology 308 ppi, HD Super Clear Touch Display XtraFine TruBlack TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 16s 4s
Highest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1600s
Continuous shooting speed - 10.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range - 3.70 m
Flash options - Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (60, 30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic jack
Headphone jack
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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 300 grams (0.66 pounds) 133 grams (0.29 pounds)
Physical 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 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 - 250 shots
Battery form - Battery Pack
Battery model - NP-BN
Self timer - Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse feature
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 1 1
Launch price $450 $330