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Samsung Galaxy Camera vs Sony TX66

Portability
90
Imaging
40
Features
55
Overall
46
Samsung Galaxy Camera front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX66 front
Portability
97
Imaging
42
Features
51
Overall
45

Samsung Galaxy Camera vs Sony TX66 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
  • Launched February 2013
  • Other Name is Wi-Fi
Sony TX66
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 26-130mm (F3.5-4.8) lens
  • 109g - 93 x 54 x 13mm
  • Revealed February 2012
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Samsung Galaxy Camera vs Sony TX66 Overview

The following is a complete comparison of the Samsung Galaxy Camera and Sony TX66, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Ultracompact by competitors Samsung and Sony. The sensor resolution of the Galaxy Camera (16MP) and the TX66 (18MP) is relatively comparable and they feature the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The Galaxy Camera was revealed 12 months after the TX66 so they are of a similar age. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Samsung Galaxy Camera being a Compact camera and the Sony TX66 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before diving straight into a full comparison, below is a quick view of how the Galaxy Camera matches up vs the TX66 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Samsung Galaxy Camera over the Sony TX66

 Galaxy Camera TX66 
RevealedFebruary 2013February 2012Newer by 12 months
Screen sizing4.8"3.3"Bigger screen (+1.5")

Reasons to pick Sony TX66 over the Samsung Galaxy Camera

 TX66 Galaxy Camera 
Screen resolution1230k922kSharper screen (+308k dot)

Common features in the Samsung Galaxy Camera and Sony TX66

 Galaxy Camera TX66 
Focus manually Dial exact focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Samsung Galaxy Camera vs Sony TX66 Physical Comparison

For those who are intending to travel with your camera frequently, you will want to factor its weight and dimensions. The Samsung Galaxy Camera features exterior dimensions of 129mm x 71mm x 19mm (5.1" x 2.8" x 0.7") and a weight of 300 grams (0.66 lbs) while the Sony TX66 has dimensions of 93mm x 54mm x 13mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.5") along with a weight of 109 grams (0.24 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you select at that moment. Below is the front view measurements comparison of the Galaxy Camera versus the TX66.

Samsung Galaxy Camera vs Sony TX66 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the Galaxy Camera and TX66 is 90 and 97 respectively.

Samsung Galaxy Camera vs Sony TX66 top view buttons comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera vs Sony TX66 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it's hard to imagine the gap in sensor dimensions just by going through technical specs. The image here may give you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the Galaxy Camera and TX66.

As you can tell, the 2 cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit different resolution. You can count on the Sony TX66 to show extra detail because of its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop photographs far more aggressively. The fresher Galaxy Camera should have an edge when it comes to sensor innovation.

Samsung Galaxy Camera vs Sony TX66 sensor size comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera vs Sony TX66 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung Galaxy Camera vs Sony TX66 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera Portrait photography details
Sony TX66 Portrait photography details
40
focusing manually
good megapixels (16MP)
cannot use external flash
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
42
focusing manually
MP count good (18MP)
offers face detection focus
manual mode not possible
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera Street photography information
Sony TX66 Street photography information
61
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (300 grams)
screen is fixed
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
64
built in image stabilization (Optical)
offers touch focus
screen is fixed
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera Sports photography information
Sony TX66 Sports photography information
50
excellent zoom range (23-481mm 20.9 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
49
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (18MP)
offers tracking autofocus
good battery life (250 shots)
lack of shutter priority mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera Travel photography highlights
Sony TX66 Travel photography highlights
69
lighter than competition in class (300g)
good megapixels (16MP)
built-in flash
relatively wide (23mm)
very long reach (481mm)
does not have Timelapse recording
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
72
good battery life (250 shots)
offers touch focus
MP count good (18 megapixels)
has built in flash
decently wide (26mm)
lack of Timelapse function
does not have selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera as a Landscape photography camera
Sony TX66 as a Landscape photography camera
50
focusing manually
relatively wide (23mm)
screen larger than average (4.8")
image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
does not have Timelapse recording
51
focusing manually
decently wide (26mm)
screen size is good (3.3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (18MP)
good battery life (250 CIPA)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
manual mode not possible
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
lack of Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera as a Vlogging camera
Sony TX66 as a Vlogging camera
37
relatively wide (23mm)
has touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
includes microphone socket
lighter than competition in class (300g)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
display is not selfie friendly
36
decently wide (26mm)
touchscreen enabled
built in image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detection focus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
does not have selfie friendly display
lack of external microphone jack
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Samsung Galaxy Camera vs Sony TX66 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung Galaxy Camera and Sony TX66
 Samsung Galaxy CameraSony Cyber-shot DSC-TX66
General Information
Manufacturer Samsung Sony
Model Samsung Galaxy Camera Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX66
Also called Wi-Fi -
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Ultracompact
Launched 2013-02-19 2012-02-28
Body design Compact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Chip 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 area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 18MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4608 x 3456 4896 x 3672
Highest native ISO 3200 12800
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 23-481mm (20.9x) 26-130mm (5.0x)
Max aperture f/2.8-5.9 f/3.5-4.8
Macro focus range - 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 4.8 inches 3.3 inches
Resolution of display 922 thousand dot 1,230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display tech 308 ppi, HD Super Clear Touch Display XtraFine TruBlack OLED display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 16 seconds 30 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed - 10.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range - 3.10 m
Flash modes - Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync, Rear Slow Sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
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)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
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 gr (0.66 pounds) 109 gr (0.24 pounds)
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 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
Battery life - 250 pictures
Battery format - Battery Pack
Battery model - NP-BN
Self timer - Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage micro SD/micro SDHC/micro SDXC Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo, microSD/microSDHC
Storage slots Single Single
Retail price $450 $350