Samsung Galaxy Camera vs Sony TX30
90 Imaging
40 Features
55 Overall
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96 Imaging
42 Features
43 Overall
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Samsung Galaxy Camera vs Sony TX30 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
- Other Name is Wi-Fi
(Full Review)
- 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3.3" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 12800
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 26-130mm (F3.5-4.8) lens
- 141g - 96 x 59 x 15mm
- Announced July 2013
Samsung Galaxy Camera vs Sony TX30 Overview
Its time to look much closer at the Samsung Galaxy Camera vs Sony TX30, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Ultracompact by competitors Samsung and Sony. The resolution of the Galaxy Camera (16MP) and the TX30 (18MP) is very similar and they use the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").
Apple Innovates by Creating Next-Level Optical Stabilization for iPhoneThe Galaxy Camera was announced 5 months earlier than the TX30 and they are both of a similar generation. Both the cameras come with different body type with the Samsung Galaxy Camera being a Compact camera and the Sony TX30 being a Ultracompact camera.
Before we go through a full comparison, below is a concise summation of how the Galaxy Camera scores vs the TX30 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
Samsung Galaxy Camera vs Sony TX30 Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Samsung Galaxy Camera and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX30. The whole galleries are provided at Samsung Galaxy Camera Gallery and Sony TX30 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Samsung Galaxy Camera over the Sony TX30
Galaxy Camera | TX30 | |||
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Display dimension | 4.8" | 3.3" | Larger display (+1.5") |
Reasons to pick Sony TX30 over the Samsung Galaxy Camera
TX30 | Galaxy Camera | |||
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Display resolution | 1229k | 922k | Crisper display (+307k dot) |
Common features in the Samsung Galaxy Camera and Sony TX30
Galaxy Camera | TX30 | |||
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Announced | February 2013 | July 2013 | Similar generation | |
Manual focus | Dial precise focus | |||
Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Selfie screen | Neither provides selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly display | Easily navigate |
Samsung Galaxy Camera vs Sony TX30 Physical Comparison
For anyone who is intending to carry your camera regularly, you will need to take into account its weight and proportions. The Samsung Galaxy Camera provides outside measurements of 129mm x 71mm x 19mm (5.1" x 2.8" x 0.7") along with a weight of 300 grams (0.66 lbs) whilst the Sony TX30 has measurements of 96mm x 59mm x 15mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.6") with a weight of 141 grams (0.31 lbs).
Check out the Samsung Galaxy Camera vs Sony TX30 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you have at the time. Underneath is the front view dimension comparison of the Galaxy Camera compared to the TX30.
Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the Galaxy Camera and TX30 is 90 and 96 respectively.
Samsung Galaxy Camera vs Sony TX30 Sensor Comparison
Generally, it can be difficult to imagine the contrast between sensor sizing just by going over a spec sheet. The visual below might provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the Galaxy Camera and TX30.
As you can see, the two cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but different megapixels. You should expect to see the Sony TX30 to deliver more detail with its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also let you crop images much more aggressively.
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Samsung Galaxy Camera vs Sony TX30 Specifications
Samsung Galaxy Camera | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX30 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Samsung | Sony |
Model | Samsung Galaxy Camera | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX30 |
Alternative name | Wi-Fi | - |
Type | Small Sensor Superzoom | Ultracompact |
Announced | 2013-02-19 | 2013-07-26 |
Physical type | Compact | Ultracompact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | 1.4GHz Quad-Core | - |
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.16 x 4.62mm |
Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 28.5mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16MP | 18MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Highest Possible resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4896 x 3672 |
Maximum native ISO | 3200 | 12800 |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW support | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Touch focus | ||
Continuous AF | ||
Single AF | ||
Tracking AF | ||
Selective AF | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
AF multi area | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detection AF | ||
Contract detection AF | ||
Phase detection AF | ||
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 23-481mm (20.9x) | 26-130mm (5.0x) |
Maximum aperture | f/2.8-5.9 | f/3.5-4.8 |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen sizing | 4.8" | 3.3" |
Screen resolution | 922 thousand dots | 1,229 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Screen technology | 308 ppi, HD Super Clear Touch Display | OLED monitor |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 16s | 4s |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/1600s |
Continuous shutter rate | - | 10.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 | 1920 x 1080 (60, 50 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
Video data format | MPEG-4, H.264 | - |
Mic port | ||
Headphone port | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | none | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | BuiltIn | None |
Physical | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 300 grams (0.66 lb) | 141 grams (0.31 lb) |
Dimensions | 129 x 71 x 19mm (5.1" x 2.8" x 0.7") | 96 x 59 x 15mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.6") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall 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 | ||
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | micro SD/micro SDHC/micro SDXC | - |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Launch price | $450 | $230 |