Clicky

Samsung Galaxy Camera vs Sony TX9

Portability
90
Imaging
40
Features
55
Overall
46
Samsung Galaxy Camera front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX9 front
Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
40
Overall
37

Samsung Galaxy Camera vs Sony TX9 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
  • Released February 2013
  • Other Name is Wi-Fi
Sony TX9
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 125 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-100mm (F3.5-4.6) lens
  • 149g - 98 x 60 x 18mm
  • Announced July 2010
Photobucket discusses licensing 13 billion images with AI firms

Samsung Galaxy Camera vs Sony TX9 Overview

Let's look much closer at the Samsung Galaxy Camera versus Sony TX9, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Ultracompact by brands Samsung and Sony. There is a noticeable difference between the image resolutions of the Galaxy Camera (16MP) and TX9 (12MP) but both cameras posses the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

Apple Innovates by Creating Next-Level Optical Stabilization for iPhone

The Galaxy Camera was announced 2 years later than the TX9 and that is quite a sizable difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Samsung Galaxy Camera being a Compact camera and the Sony TX9 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before we go into a full comparison, here is a simple summary of how the Galaxy Camera grades versus the TX9 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Japan-exclusive Leica Leitz Phone 3 features big sensor and new modes
	
	

Reasons to pick Samsung Galaxy Camera over the Sony TX9

 Galaxy Camera TX9 
AnnouncedFebruary 2013July 2010Fresher by 32 months
Display size4.8"3.5"Larger display (+1.3")

Reasons to pick Sony TX9 over the Samsung Galaxy Camera

 TX9 Galaxy Camera 

Common features in the Samsung Galaxy Camera and Sony TX9

 Galaxy Camera TX9 
Manual focus More accurate focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution922k922kEqual display resolution
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Samsung Galaxy Camera vs Sony TX9 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is looking to carry your camera regularly, you will want to think about its weight and size. The Samsung Galaxy Camera provides exterior measurements of 129mm x 71mm x 19mm (5.1" x 2.8" x 0.7") and a weight of 300 grams (0.66 lbs) and the Sony TX9 has specifications of 98mm x 60mm x 18mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.7") and a weight of 149 grams (0.33 lbs).

Check the Samsung Galaxy Camera versus Sony TX9 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are using during that time. The following is a front view dimensions comparison of the Galaxy Camera versus the TX9.

Samsung Galaxy Camera vs Sony TX9 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the Galaxy Camera and TX9 is 90 and 95 respectively.

Samsung Galaxy Camera vs Sony TX9 top view buttons comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera vs Sony TX9 Sensor Comparison

Often, its difficult to visualise the gap between sensor sizing just by looking at a spec sheet. The visual underneath may offer you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the Galaxy Camera and TX9.

As you can see, both of these cameras feature the identical sensor size but not the same megapixels. You can expect to see the Samsung Galaxy Camera to resolve extra detail with its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will let you crop pics way more aggressively. The younger Galaxy Camera is going to have an advantage in sensor tech.

Samsung Galaxy Camera vs Sony TX9 sensor size comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera vs Sony TX9 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung Galaxy Camera vs Sony TX9 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera Portrait photography information
Sony TX9 Portrait photography information
40
you can focus manually
good resolution (16 megapixels)
cannot use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
27
you can focus manually
lack of manual exposure
external flash not possible
low MP (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created Images

Street Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera Street photography advice
Sony TX9 Street photography advice
61
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average in class (300 grams)
fixed screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
60
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports touch to focus
screen does not articulate
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
more heavy than competition in class (149g)
President Biden pushes bill mandating TikTok sale or ban

Sports Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera as a Sports photography camera
Sony TX9 as a Sports photography camera
50
long zoom range (23-481mm 20.9 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
34
built in image stabilization (Optical)
includes tracking autofocus
lack of shutter priority mode
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
Sora from OpenAI releases its first ever music video

Travel Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera Travel photography advice
Sony TX9 Travel photography advice
69
lighter than average in class (300 grams)
good resolution (16MP)
built-in flash
relatively wide (23mm)
very long zoom (481mm)
missing Timelapse mode
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f2.8)
60
supports touch to focus
has built in flash
reasonably wide (25mm)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
more heavy than competition in class (149 grams)
low MP (12 megapixels)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
Pentax 17 Pre-Orders Outperform Expectations by a Landslide

Landscape Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera Landscape photography info
Sony TX9 Landscape photography info
50
you can focus manually
relatively wide (23mm)
bigger than average screen (4.8 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
missing Timelapse mode
41
you can focus manually
reasonably wide (25mm)
big screen (3.5 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
lack of manual exposure
low MP (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse mode
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next month

Vlogging Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera as a Vlogging camera
Sony TX9 as a Vlogging camera
37
relatively wide (23mm)
screen is touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
includes external microphone support
lighter than average in class (300g)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
32
reasonably wide (25mm)
has touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
doesn't have external microphone support
more heavy than competition in class (149g)
Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD Cards

Samsung Galaxy Camera vs Sony TX9 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung Galaxy Camera and Sony TX9
 Samsung Galaxy CameraSony Cyber-shot DSC-TX9
General Information
Brand Name Samsung Sony
Model type Samsung Galaxy Camera Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX9
Otherwise known as Wi-Fi -
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Ultracompact
Released 2013-02-19 2010-07-08
Physical type 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 measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 12MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4608 x 3456 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Min native ISO 100 125
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
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)
Maximum aperture f/2.8-5.9 f/3.5-4.6
Macro focusing distance - 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 4.8 inches 3.5 inches
Resolution of screen 922k dots 922k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen tech 308 ppi, HD Super Clear Touch Display -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 16 secs 2 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shooting rate - 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance - 3.80 m
Flash modes - Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 1920 x 1080 (50 fps), 1440 x 1080 (50, 25fps), 1280 x 720 (25 fps), 640 x 480 (25 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 AVCHD
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Eye-Fi Connected
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 300 grams (0.66 lb) 149 grams (0.33 lb)
Physical 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 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 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 SD/ SDHC/ SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Launch pricing $450 $799