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Samsung GX-10 vs Sony TX100V

Portability
59
Imaging
48
Features
43
Overall
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Samsung GX-10 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX100V front
Portability
95
Imaging
39
Features
40
Overall
39

Samsung GX-10 vs Sony TX100V Key Specs

Samsung GX-10
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • No Video
  • Pentax KAF2 Mount
  • 793g - 142 x 101 x 70mm
  • Introduced September 2006
  • Newer Model is Samsung GX-20
Sony TX100V
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 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
  • 147g - 97 x 59 x 18mm
  • Released January 2011
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Samsung GX-10 vs Sony TX100V Overview

Below, we are comparing the Samsung GX-10 versus Sony TX100V, former being a Advanced DSLR while the other is a Ultracompact by competitors Samsung and Sony. There is a noticeable difference between the resolutions of the GX-10 (10MP) and TX100V (16MP) and the GX-10 (APS-C) and TX100V (1/2.3") feature different sensor dimensions.

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The GX-10 was launched 5 years before the TX100V and that is quite a sizable difference as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras come with different body type with the Samsung GX-10 being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Sony TX100V being a Ultracompact camera.

Before diving in to a complete comparison, below is a concise introduction of how the GX-10 matches up versus the TX100V with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Samsung GX-10 over the Sony TX100V

 GX-10 TX100V 
Focus manually Very precise focusing

Reasons to pick Sony TX100V over the Samsung GX-10

 TX100V GX-10 
ReleasedJanuary 2011September 2006Fresher by 52 months
Display dimension3.5"2.5"Larger display (+1")
Display resolution1229k210kCrisper display (+1019k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Samsung GX-10 and Sony TX100V

 GX-10 TX100V 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen

Samsung GX-10 vs Sony TX100V Physical Comparison

For anyone who is aiming to carry your camera regularly, you will have to think about its weight and dimensions. The Samsung GX-10 offers exterior dimensions of 142mm x 101mm x 70mm (5.6" x 4.0" x 2.8") along with a weight of 793 grams (1.75 lbs) whilst the Sony TX100V has dimensions of 97mm x 59mm x 18mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.7") with a weight of 147 grams (0.32 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are working with at the time. Underneath is the front view over all size comparison of the GX-10 vs the TX100V.

Samsung GX-10 vs Sony TX100V size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the GX-10 and TX100V is 59 and 95 respectively.

Samsung GX-10 vs Sony TX100V top view buttons comparison

Samsung GX-10 vs Sony TX100V Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it's hard to visualize the contrast between sensor sizing simply by reviewing technical specs. The visual underneath should give you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the GX-10 and TX100V.

As you have seen, both of these cameras have got different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The GX-10 because of its larger sensor is going to make getting bokeh less difficult and the Sony TX100V will offer you more detail utilizing its extra 6MP. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop images much more aggressively. The older GX-10 is going to be behind in sensor tech.

Samsung GX-10 vs Sony TX100V sensor size comparison

Samsung GX-10 vs Sony TX100V Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung GX-10 vs Sony TX100V Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung GX-10 Portrait photography info
Sony TX100V Portrait photography info
52
manual focus
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
does not have liveview
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
30
MP count good (16 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not possible
external flash not possible
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Samsung GX-10 Street photography advice
Sony TX100V Street photography advice
64
image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
weather proofing
screen does not articulate
60
image stabilization (Optical)
comes with touch to focus
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
heavier than average in class (147 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Samsung GX-10 Sports photography advice
Sony TX100V Sports photography advice
52
image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
weather proofing
comes with phase detect auto focus
does not have liveview
slow fps (3.0 frames per second)
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
39
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16MP)
no shutter priority mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Samsung GX-10 as a Travel photography camera
Sony TX100V as a Travel photography camera
49
weather proofing
flash built-in
lack of Time Lapse function
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
65
comes with touch to focus
MP count good (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
relatively wide (25mm)
does not have Time Lapse function
heavier than average in class (147 grams)
display is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung GX-10 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony TX100V as a Landscape photography camera
55
manual focus
switch lenses (Pentax KAF2 mount)
image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
weather proofing
tiny screen (2.5 inch)
does not have liveview
low megapixels (10MP)
lack of Time Lapse function
43
relatively wide (25mm)
very good size screen (3.5 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
manual mode not possible
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
does not have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung GX-10 Vlogging highlights
Sony TX100V Vlogging highlights
9
no video
32
relatively wide (25mm)
has touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
display is not selfie friendly
does not have mic jack
heavier than average in class (147g)
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Samsung GX-10 vs Sony TX100V Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung GX-10 and Sony TX100V
 Samsung GX-10Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX100V
General Information
Manufacturer Samsung Sony
Model type Samsung GX-10 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX100V
Category Advanced DSLR Ultracompact
Introduced 2006-09-21 2011-01-06
Body design Mid-size SLR Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor - BIONZ
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size APS-C 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 23.5 x 15.7mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 369.0mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 3872 x 2592 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 1600 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 125
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points 11 9
Lens
Lens mount type Pentax KAF2 fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 25-100mm (4.0x)
Maximum aperture - f/3.5-4.6
Available lenses 151 -
Crop factor 1.5 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.5 inches 3.5 inches
Resolution of display 210k dot 1,229k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display technology - XtraFine OLED display with TruBlack technology
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 1/1600 secs
Continuous shutter speed 3.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance - 4.00 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye reduction Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Max flash sync 1/180 secs -
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions - 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution None 1920x1080
Video data format - MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 793g (1.75 pounds) 147g (0.32 pounds)
Dimensions 142 x 101 x 70mm (5.6" x 4.0" x 2.8") 97 x 59 x 18mm (3.8" 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
Battery ID - NP-BN1
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/MMC/SDHC card SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots 1 1
Cost at release $850 $380