Samsung Galaxy Camera vs Sony TX7
90 Imaging
40 Features
55 Overall
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95 Imaging
33 Features
34 Overall
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Samsung Galaxy Camera vs Sony TX7 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
- Introduced February 2013
- Other Name is Wi-Fi
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/2.4" Sensor
- 3.5" Fixed Screen
- ISO 125 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-100mm (F3.5-4.6) lens
- 149g - 98 x 60 x 18mm
- Released January 2010
Samsung Galaxy Camera vs Sony TX7 Overview
In this article, we will be reviewing the Samsung Galaxy Camera and Sony TX7, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Ultracompact by companies Samsung and Sony. There exists a sizeable gap among the image resolutions of the Galaxy Camera (16MP) and TX7 (10MP) and the Galaxy Camera (1/2.3") and TX7 (1/2.4") come with different sensor sizes.
Japan-exclusive Leica Leitz Phone 3 features big sensor and new modesThe Galaxy Camera was revealed 3 years later than the TX7 and that is a fairly large gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Samsung Galaxy Camera being a Compact camera and the Sony TX7 being a Ultracompact camera.
Before delving straight into a complete comparison, below is a concise summation of how the Galaxy Camera scores versus the TX7 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
Samsung Galaxy Camera vs Sony TX7 Gallery
Here is a preview of the gallery images for Samsung Galaxy Camera and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX7. The full galleries are available at Samsung Galaxy Camera Gallery and Sony TX7 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Samsung Galaxy Camera over the Sony TX7
Galaxy Camera | TX7 | |||
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Released | February 2013 | January 2010 | More recent by 38 months | |
Manual focus | Very precise focus | |||
Screen sizing | 4.8" | 3.5" | Bigger screen (+1.3") | |
Screen resolution | 922k | 921k | Clearer screen (+1k dot) |
Reasons to pick Sony TX7 over the Samsung Galaxy Camera
TX7 | Galaxy Camera |
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Common features in the Samsung Galaxy Camera and Sony TX7
Galaxy Camera | TX7 | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Selfie screen | Neither provides selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly screen | Quickly navigate |
Samsung Galaxy Camera vs Sony TX7 Physical Comparison
If you're aiming to lug around your camera regularly, you have to factor in its weight and measurements. The Samsung Galaxy Camera provides outer measurements of 129mm x 71mm x 19mm (5.1" x 2.8" x 0.7") and a weight of 300 grams (0.66 lbs) whilst the Sony TX7 has proportions of 98mm x 60mm x 18mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.7") having a weight of 149 grams (0.33 lbs).
Analyze the Samsung Galaxy Camera and Sony TX7 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Underneath is the front view dimension comparison of the Galaxy Camera versus the TX7.
Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Galaxy Camera and TX7 is 90 and 95 respectively.
Samsung Galaxy Camera vs Sony TX7 Sensor Comparison
Typically, its hard to visualize the difference in sensor measurements purely by viewing specs. The graphic here should offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the Galaxy Camera and TX7.
All in all, each of these cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The Galaxy Camera with its bigger sensor is going to make shooting shallower DOF less difficult and the Samsung Galaxy Camera will provide you with extra detail because of its extra 6MP. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop pictures far more aggressively. The more recent Galaxy Camera should have a benefit with regard to sensor innovation.
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Samsung Galaxy Camera vs Sony TX7 Specifications
Samsung Galaxy Camera | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX7 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Samsung | Sony |
Model type | Samsung Galaxy Camera | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX7 |
Alternate name | Wi-Fi | - |
Type | Small Sensor Superzoom | Ultracompact |
Introduced | 2013-02-19 | 2010-01-07 |
Physical type | Compact | Ultracompact |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | 1.4GHz Quad-Core | Bionz |
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.4" |
Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.104 x 4.578mm |
Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 27.9mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16 megapixel | 10 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | - | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Max resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 3456 x 2592 |
Max native ISO | 3200 | 3200 |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 125 |
RAW pictures | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detection focus | ||
Contract detection focus | ||
Phase detection focus | ||
Total focus points | - | 9 |
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 23-481mm (20.9x) | 25-100mm (4.0x) |
Highest aperture | f/2.8-5.9 | f/3.5-4.6 |
Macro focusing range | - | 1cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen size | 4.8" | 3.5" |
Screen resolution | 922k dots | 921k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Screen technology | 308 ppi, HD Super Clear Touch Display | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 16s | 2s |
Max shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/1600s |
Continuous shutter rate | - | 10.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | - | 3.80 m |
Flash settings | - | Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance 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 (60, 30fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
Video data format | MPEG-4, H.264 | AVCHD |
Mic port | ||
Headphone port | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | none | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | BuiltIn | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 300g (0.66 lbs) | 149g (0.33 lbs) |
Dimensions | 129 x 71 x 19mm (5.1" x 2.8" x 0.7") | 98 x 60 x 18mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.7") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall 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 ID | - | NP-BN1 |
Self timer | - | Yes (2 sec or 10 sec, portrait1/ portrait2) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | micro SD/micro SDHC/micro SDXC | Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo/ PRO HG-Duo, optional SD, Internal |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Launch price | $450 | $300 |