Samsung GX-10 vs Sony TX1
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Samsung GX-10 vs Sony TX1 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 10MP - APS-C Sensor
- 2.5" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 1600
- Sensor based Image Stabilization
- No Video
- Pentax KAF2 Mount
- 793g - 142 x 101 x 70mm
- Released September 2006
- Newer Model is Samsung GX-20
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/2.4" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 125 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 35-140mm (F3.5-4.6) lens
- 142g - 94 x 58 x 17mm
- Revealed August 2009
Samsung GX-10 vs Sony TX1 Overview
Let's take a more detailed look at the Samsung GX-10 versus Sony TX1, former being a Advanced DSLR while the latter is a Ultracompact by companies Samsung and Sony. The image resolution of the GX-10 (10MP) and the TX1 (10MP) is pretty close but the GX-10 (APS-C) and TX1 (1/2.4") possess different sensor sizes.
Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created ImagesThe GX-10 was brought out 3 years before the TX1 and that is a fairly large difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras offer different body type with the Samsung GX-10 being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Sony TX1 being a Ultracompact camera.
Before we go straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a brief highlight of how the GX-10 matches up against the TX1 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
Samsung GX-10 vs Sony TX1 Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery images for Samsung GX-10 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX1. The entire galleries are viewable at Samsung GX-10 Gallery & Sony TX1 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Samsung GX-10 over the Sony TX1
GX-10 | TX1 | |||
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Manual focus | Dial accurate focusing |
Reasons to pick Sony TX1 over the Samsung GX-10
TX1 | GX-10 | |||
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Revealed | August 2009 | September 2006 | More recent by 35 months | |
Screen sizing | 3" | 2.5" | Bigger screen (+0.5") | |
Screen resolution | 230k | 210k | Crisper screen (+20k dot) | |
Touch friendly screen | Quickly navigate |
Common features in the Samsung GX-10 and Sony TX1
GX-10 | TX1 | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Selfie screen | Lack of selfie screen |
Samsung GX-10 vs Sony TX1 Physical Comparison
For those who are intending to lug around your camera often, you need to factor its weight and proportions. The Samsung GX-10 has outer measurements of 142mm x 101mm x 70mm (5.6" x 4.0" x 2.8") accompanied by a weight of 793 grams (1.75 lbs) while the Sony TX1 has measurements of 94mm x 58mm x 17mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 142 grams (0.31 lbs).
Compare the Samsung GX-10 versus Sony TX1 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you have chosen during that time. Underneath is the front view sizing comparison of the GX-10 versus the TX1.
Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the GX-10 and TX1 is 59 and 96 respectively.
Samsung GX-10 vs Sony TX1 Sensor Comparison
Generally, it is difficult to picture the contrast in sensor measurements merely by researching a spec sheet. The graphic here may offer you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the GX-10 and TX1.
Clearly, both of those cameras enjoy the same exact MP albeit different sensor measurements. The GX-10 comes with the bigger sensor which will make getting bokeh simpler. The older GX-10 will be disadvantaged in sensor tech.
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Samsung GX-10 vs Sony TX1 Specifications
Samsung GX-10 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX1 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Samsung | Sony |
Model type | Samsung GX-10 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX1 |
Class | Advanced DSLR | Ultracompact |
Released | 2006-09-21 | 2009-08-06 |
Physical type | Mid-size SLR | Ultracompact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | - | Bionz |
Sensor type | CCD | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | APS-C | 1/2.4" |
Sensor dimensions | 23.5 x 15.7mm | 6.104 x 4.578mm |
Sensor area | 369.0mm² | 27.9mm² |
Sensor resolution | 10 megapixels | 10 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 3:2 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Highest Possible resolution | 3872 x 2592 | 3648 x 2736 |
Maximum native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
Min native ISO | 100 | 125 |
RAW support | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
AF touch | ||
Continuous AF | ||
Single AF | ||
Tracking AF | ||
Selective AF | ||
AF center weighted | ||
AF multi area | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detection focusing | ||
Contract detection focusing | ||
Phase detection focusing | ||
Total focus points | 11 | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | Pentax KAF2 | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | - | 35-140mm (4.0x) |
Largest aperture | - | f/3.5-4.6 |
Macro focusing distance | - | 8cm |
Total lenses | 151 | - |
Crop factor | 1.5 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Type of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen sizing | 2.5" | 3" |
Screen resolution | 210k dots | 230k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Optical (pentaprism) | None |
Viewfinder coverage | 95 percent | - |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.64x | - |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 30 secs | 2 secs |
Max shutter speed | 1/4000 secs | 1/1250 secs |
Continuous shutter rate | 3.0fps | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | - | 3.00 m |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye reduction | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow sync |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Max flash synchronize | 1/180 secs | - |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | - | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | None | 1280x720 |
Mic support | ||
Headphone support | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 793 gr (1.75 pounds) | 142 gr (0.31 pounds) |
Dimensions | 142 x 101 x 70mm (5.6" x 4.0" x 2.8") | 94 x 58 x 17mm (3.7" x 2.3" 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 | ||
Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage type | SD/MMC/SDHC card | Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo, Internal |
Card slots | One | One |
Cost at release | $850 | $350 |