Samsung Galaxy Camera vs Sony TX200V
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Samsung Galaxy Camera vs Sony TX200V Key Specs
(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
- Alternative Name is Wi-Fi
(Full Review)
- 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3.3" Fixed Display
- ISO 64 - 12800
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 28-140mm (F3.5-4.8) lens
- 129g - 96 x 58 x 16mm
- Launched January 2012
Samsung Galaxy Camera vs Sony TX200V Overview
Below, we are analyzing the Samsung Galaxy Camera vs Sony TX200V, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Ultracompact by manufacturers Samsung and Sony. The sensor resolution of the Galaxy Camera (16MP) and the TX200V (18MP) is fairly well matched and they use the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").
Apple Innovates by Creating Next-Level Optical Stabilization for iPhoneThe Galaxy Camera was announced 13 months later than the TX200V making the cameras a generation apart from each other. Both of these cameras come with different body type with the Samsung Galaxy Camera being a Compact camera and the Sony TX200V being a Ultracompact camera.
Before delving straight into a in depth comparison, below is a short overview of how the Galaxy Camera grades against the TX200V with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
Samsung Galaxy Camera vs Sony TX200V Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Samsung Galaxy Camera and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX200V. The whole galleries are provided at Samsung Galaxy Camera Gallery and Sony TX200V Gallery.
Reasons to pick Samsung Galaxy Camera over the Sony TX200V
Galaxy Camera | TX200V | |||
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Launched | February 2013 | January 2012 | More recent by 13 months | |
Manual focus | Dial accurate focus | |||
Display dimension | 4.8" | 3.3" | Larger display (+1.5") |
Reasons to pick Sony TX200V over the Samsung Galaxy Camera
TX200V | Galaxy Camera | |||
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Display resolution | 1230k | 922k | Sharper display (+308k dot) |
Common features in the Samsung Galaxy Camera and Sony TX200V
Galaxy Camera | TX200V | |||
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Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Selfie screen | Lack of selfie screen | |||
Touch display | Easily navigate |
Samsung Galaxy Camera vs Sony TX200V Physical Comparison
If you're aiming to lug around your camera regularly, you should consider its weight and dimensions. The Samsung Galaxy Camera comes with external measurements 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 TX200V has dimensions of 96mm x 58mm x 16mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.6") with a weight of 129 grams (0.28 lbs).
Look at the Samsung Galaxy Camera vs Sony TX200V in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you use at that moment. Below is the front view scale comparison of the Galaxy Camera and the TX200V.
Using size and weight, the portability rating of the Galaxy Camera and TX200V is 90 and 96 respectively.
Samsung Galaxy Camera vs Sony TX200V Sensor Comparison
Generally, its hard to picture the gap between sensor measurements purely by reading through technical specs. The graphic here may give you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the Galaxy Camera and TX200V.
As you can tell, both of these cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but different resolution. You should anticipate the Sony TX200V to resolve greater detail with its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also let you crop images much more aggressively. The newer Galaxy Camera provides an advantage in sensor innovation.
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Samsung Galaxy Camera vs Sony TX200V Specifications
Samsung Galaxy Camera | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX200V | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Samsung | Sony |
Model | Samsung Galaxy Camera | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX200V |
Also Known as | Wi-Fi | - |
Category | Small Sensor Superzoom | Ultracompact |
Announced | 2013-02-19 | 2012-01-30 |
Physical type | 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 measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16MP | 18MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | - | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Highest resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4896 x 3672 |
Highest native ISO | 3200 | 12800 |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 64 |
RAW files | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
AF touch | ||
AF continuous | ||
AF single | ||
AF tracking | ||
AF selectice | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
Multi area AF | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detection AF | ||
Contract detection AF | ||
Phase detection AF | ||
Number of focus points | - | 9 |
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 23-481mm (20.9x) | 28-140mm (5.0x) |
Maximum aperture | f/2.8-5.9 | f/3.5-4.8 |
Macro focus distance | - | 3cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Type of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | 4.8 inch | 3.3 inch |
Resolution of screen | 922k dots | 1,230k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Screen tech | 308 ppi, HD Super Clear Touch Display | 1,229,760 dots equiv. XtraFine TruBlack OLED display |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 16 secs | 2 secs |
Highest shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/1600 secs |
Continuous shooting rate | - | 10.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | - | 3.10 m |
Flash settings | - | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
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) |
Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
Video file format | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
Microphone port | ||
Headphone port | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | none | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | BuiltIn | BuiltIn |
Physical | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 300 gr (0.66 lbs) | 129 gr (0.28 lbs) |
Dimensions | 129 x 71 x 19mm (5.1" x 2.8" x 0.7") | 96 x 58 x 16mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.6") |
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 | - | 220 photos |
Battery type | - | Battery Pack |
Battery model | - | NP-BN |
Self timer | - | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | micro SD/micro SDHC/micro SDXC | Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Pricing at launch | $450 | $500 |