Samsung GX-10 vs Sony TX100V

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.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Samsung GX-10 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX100V. The complete galleries are viewable at Samsung GX-10 Gallery & Sony TX100V Gallery.

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).

Analyze the Samsung GX-10 versus Sony TX100V in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

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.

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

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.