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Samsung Galaxy Camera vs Sony TX30

Portability
90
Imaging
40
Features
55
Overall
46
Samsung Galaxy Camera front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX30 front
Portability
96
Imaging
42
Features
43
Overall
42

Samsung Galaxy Camera vs Sony TX30 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
  • Other Name is Wi-Fi
Sony TX30
(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
Photography Glossary

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").

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick Samsung Galaxy Camera over the Sony TX30

 Galaxy Camera TX30 
Display dimension4.8"3.3"Larger display (+1.5")

Reasons to pick Sony TX30 over the Samsung Galaxy Camera

 TX30 Galaxy Camera 
Display resolution1229k922kCrisper display (+307k dot)

Common features in the Samsung Galaxy Camera and Sony TX30

 Galaxy Camera TX30 
AnnouncedFebruary 2013July 2013Similar generation
Manual focus Dial precise focus
Display typeFixed 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).

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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.

Samsung Galaxy Camera vs Sony TX30 size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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.

Samsung Galaxy Camera vs Sony TX30 sensor size comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera vs Sony TX30 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung Galaxy Camera vs Sony TX30 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Samsung Galaxy Camera
Portrait photography with Sony TX30
40
has manual focus
megapixel count good (16MP)
no external flash support
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
38
manual focus
decent sensor resolution (18MP)
manual mode not available
cannot use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera Street photography features
Sony TX30 Street photography features
61
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others in class (300 grams)
screen does not articulate
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
64
built in image stabilization (Optical)
weather sealing
no moving screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera Sports photography highlights
Sony TX30 Sports photography highlights
50
amazing zoom range (23-481mm 20.9 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
46
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (18MP)
weather sealing
no shutter priority mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera Travel photography highlights
Sony TX30 Travel photography highlights
69
lighter than others in class (300g)
megapixel count good (16MP)
built-in flash
fairly wide (23mm)
very long reach (481mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
69
weather sealing
decent sensor resolution (18MP)
flash built-in
pretty wide (26mm)
missing Time Lapse function
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera Landscape photography factors
Sony TX30 Landscape photography factors
50
has manual focus
fairly wide (23mm)
very good size screen (4.8 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16MP)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
51
manual focus
pretty wide (26mm)
screen size is good (3.3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (18 megapixels)
weather sealing
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
manual mode not available
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
missing Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera Vlogging info
Sony TX30 Vlogging info
37
fairly wide (23mm)
has touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
includes external mic jack
lighter than others in class (300g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
display is not selfie friendly
34
pretty wide (26mm)
touchscreen capability
built in image stabilization (Optical)
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
missing mic socket
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Samsung Galaxy Camera vs Sony TX30 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung Galaxy Camera and Sony TX30
 Samsung Galaxy CameraSony Cyber-shot DSC-TX30
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