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Samsung GX-10 vs Sony TX1

Portability
59
Imaging
48
Features
43
Overall
46
Samsung GX-10 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX1 front
Portability
96
Imaging
33
Features
21
Overall
28

Samsung GX-10 vs Sony TX1 Key Specs

Samsung GX-10
(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
Sony TX1
(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
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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.

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick Samsung GX-10 over the Sony TX1

 GX-10 TX1 
Manual focus Dial accurate focusing

Reasons to pick Sony TX1 over the Samsung GX-10

 TX1 GX-10 
RevealedAugust 2009September 2006More recent by 35 months
Screen sizing3"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution230k210kCrisper screen (+20k dot)
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Samsung GX-10 and Sony TX1

 GX-10 TX1 
Screen typeFixed 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).

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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.

Samsung GX-10 vs Sony TX1 size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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.

Samsung GX-10 vs Sony TX1 sensor size comparison

Samsung GX-10 vs Sony TX1 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung GX-10 vs Sony TX1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Samsung GX-10
Portrait photography with Sony TX1
52
has manual focus
sensor size is good (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
no liveview feature
low megapixels (10MP)
19
manual focus not available
lack of manual exposure
cannot use external flash
low resolution sensor (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.4")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Samsung GX-10 Street photography advice
Sony TX1 Street photography advice
64
image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
environment proofing
screen does not articulate
57
has image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
tiny sensor (1/2.4")
has no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Samsung GX-10 Sports photography factors
Sony TX1 Sports photography factors
52
image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
environment proofing
supports phase detect auto focus
no liveview feature
painfully slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames per second)
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
24
has image stabilization (Optical)
low max shutter speed (1/1,250 seconds)
no shutter priority
low resolution sensor (10MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.4")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung GX-10 Travel photography advice
Sony TX1 Travel photography advice
49
environment proofing
built-in flash
lack of Time Lapse mode
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
51
has built in flash
does not have Time Lapse recording
low resolution sensor (10 megapixels)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung GX-10 Landscape photography info
Sony TX1 Landscape photography info
55
has manual focus
change lenses (Pentax KAF2 mount)
image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
environment proofing
tiny screen (2.5 inch)
no liveview feature
low megapixels (10MP)
lack of Time Lapse mode
31
nice screen size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
lack of manual exposure
low resolution sensor (10MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.4")
has no RAW support
does not have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Samsung GX-10
Vlogging with Sony TX1
9
can't shoot video
28
touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have mic support
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Samsung GX-10 vs Sony TX1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung GX-10 and Sony TX1
 Samsung GX-10Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX1
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