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Samsung Galaxy Camera vs Sony TX55

Portability
90
Imaging
40
Features
55
Overall
46
Samsung Galaxy Camera front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX55 front
Portability
97
Imaging
39
Features
46
Overall
41

Samsung Galaxy Camera vs Sony TX55 Key Specs

Samsung Galaxy Camera
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 4.8" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 23-481mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 300g - 129 x 71 x 19mm
  • Introduced February 2013
  • Alternative Name is Wi-Fi
Sony TX55
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 26-130mm (F3.5-4.8) lens
  • 109g - 93 x 54 x 13mm
  • Announced July 2011
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Samsung Galaxy Camera vs Sony TX55 Overview

Let's examine more closely at the Samsung Galaxy Camera vs Sony TX55, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Ultracompact by rivals Samsung and Sony. The image resolution of the Galaxy Camera (16MP) and the TX55 (16MP) is relatively well matched and they feature the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The Galaxy Camera was unveiled 20 months later than the TX55 which makes the cameras a generation apart from one another. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Samsung Galaxy Camera being a Compact camera and the Sony TX55 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before diving straight into a complete comparison, below is a brief synopsis of how the Galaxy Camera scores against the TX55 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Samsung Galaxy Camera over the Sony TX55

 Galaxy Camera TX55 
AnnouncedFebruary 2013July 2011Fresher by 20 months
Screen sizing4.8"3.3"Bigger screen (+1.5")

Reasons to pick Sony TX55 over the Samsung Galaxy Camera

 TX55 Galaxy Camera 
Screen resolution1230k922kSharper screen (+308k dot)

Common features in the Samsung Galaxy Camera and Sony TX55

 Galaxy Camera TX55 
Manually focus More exact focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Samsung Galaxy Camera vs Sony TX55 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is looking to carry your camera, you're going to have to consider its weight and measurements. The Samsung Galaxy Camera comes with 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 TX55 has proportions of 93mm x 54mm x 13mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.5") accompanied by a weight of 109 grams (0.24 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you have at that time. The following is the front view dimensions comparison of the Galaxy Camera compared to the TX55.

Samsung Galaxy Camera vs Sony TX55 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Galaxy Camera and TX55 is 90 and 97 respectively.

Samsung Galaxy Camera vs Sony TX55 top view buttons comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera vs Sony TX55 Sensor Comparison

Typically, its hard to picture the difference between sensor sizing purely by checking specs. The photograph below will help offer you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the Galaxy Camera and TX55.

All in all, each of these cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing and the identical resolution so you should expect similar quality of images although you need to factor the release date of the products into consideration. The more modern Galaxy Camera provides an advantage in sensor innovation.

Samsung Galaxy Camera vs Sony TX55 sensor size comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera vs Sony TX55 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung Galaxy Camera vs Sony TX55 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera Portrait photography advice
Sony TX55 Portrait photography advice
40
you can focus manually
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
can't use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
36
has manual focus
resolution is good (16MP)
no manual control
can't use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Samsung Galaxy Camera
Street photography with Sony TX55
61
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (300 grams)
fixed screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
58
has image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera Sports photography factors
Sony TX55 Sports photography factors
50
excellent zoom range (23-481mm 20.9 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
44
has image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16MP)
good battery (250 shots)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera Travel photography factors
Sony TX55 Travel photography factors
69
lighter than competition (300 grams)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
fairly wide (23mm)
great zoom (481mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
does not offer selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
69
good battery (250 CIPA)
resolution is good (16MP)
has built in flash
relatively wide (26mm)
no Time Lapse mode
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Samsung Galaxy Camera
Landscape photography with Sony TX55
50
you can focus manually
fairly wide (23mm)
screen larger than average (4.8 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
50
has manual focus
relatively wide (26mm)
screen size is good (3.3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
good battery (250 per charge)
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
no manual control
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
no Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Samsung Galaxy Camera
Vlogging with Sony TX55
37
fairly wide (23mm)
touchscreen enabled
has image stabilization (Optical)
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
comes with mic support
lighter than competition (300g)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
does not offer selfie friendly display
34
relatively wide (26mm)
touch screen
has image stabilization (Optical)
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
display is not selfie friendly
no external mic port
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Samsung Galaxy Camera vs Sony TX55 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung Galaxy Camera and Sony TX55
 Samsung Galaxy CameraSony Cyber-shot DSC-TX55
General Information
Company Samsung Sony
Model type Samsung Galaxy Camera Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX55
Also Known as Wi-Fi -
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Ultracompact
Introduced 2013-02-19 2011-07-24
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 surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 16MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points - 9
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 23-481mm (20.9x) 26-130mm (5.0x)
Max aperture f/2.8-5.9 f/3.5-4.8
Macro focusing range - 3cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 4.8" 3.3"
Display resolution 922 thousand dot 1,230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display technology 308 ppi, HD Super Clear Touch Display XtraFine OLED display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 16 secs 30 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shooting speed - 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance - 3.70 m
Flash settings - Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 1920 x 1080 (60fps), 1440 x 1080 (30fps), 1280 x 720 (30fps), 640 x 480 (30fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data 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
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 300 grams (0.66 lbs) 109 grams (0.24 lbs)
Dimensions 129 x 71 x 19mm (5.1" x 2.8" x 0.7") 93 x 54 x 13mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.5")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life - 250 photographs
Style of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID - NP-BN
Self timer - Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse feature
Storage media micro SD/micro SDHC/micro SDXC microSD/SDHC, Memory Stick Micro
Storage slots One One
Retail cost $450 $350