Samsung GX-10 vs Sony TX200V
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Samsung GX-10 vs Sony TX200V Key Specs
(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
- Announced September 2006
- Updated by Samsung GX-20
(Full Review)
- 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3.3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 64 - 12800
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 28-140mm (F3.5-4.8) lens
- 129g - 96 x 58 x 16mm
- Released January 2012

Samsung GX-10 vs Sony TX200V Overview
Below, we will be reviewing the Samsung GX-10 vs Sony TX200V, former is a Advanced DSLR while the latter is a Ultracompact by rivals Samsung and Sony. There is a substantial difference among the image resolutions of the GX-10 (10MP) and TX200V (18MP) and the GX-10 (APS-C) and TX200V (1/2.3") come with totally different sensor dimensions.

The GX-10 was brought out 6 years before the TX200V which is a fairly big difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras come with different body type with the Samsung GX-10 being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Sony TX200V being a Ultracompact camera.
Before diving in to a more detailed comparison, below is a short introduction of how the GX-10 scores vs the TX200V when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Samsung GX-10 vs Sony TX200V Gallery
Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Samsung GX-10 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX200V. The entire galleries are provided at Samsung GX-10 Gallery & Sony TX200V Gallery.
Reasons to pick Samsung GX-10 over the Sony TX200V
GX-10 | TX200V | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | Very exact focusing |
Reasons to pick Sony TX200V over the Samsung GX-10
TX200V | GX-10 | |||
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Released | January 2012 | ![]() | September 2006 | Newer by 65 months |
Screen dimension | 3.3" | ![]() | 2.5" | Bigger screen (+0.8") |
Screen resolution | 1230k | ![]() | 210k | Sharper screen (+1020k dot) |
Touch screen | ![]() | Quickly navigate |
Common features in the Samsung GX-10 and Sony TX200V
GX-10 | TX200V | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Absent selfie screen |
Samsung GX-10 vs Sony TX200V Physical Comparison
If you're going to travel with your camera regularly, you are going to need to take into account its weight and proportions. The Samsung GX-10 enjoys physical measurements of 142mm x 101mm x 70mm (5.6" x 4.0" x 2.8") with a weight of 793 grams (1.75 lbs) while the Sony TX200V has measurements of 96mm x 58mm x 16mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.6") with a weight of 129 grams (0.28 lbs).
Check the Samsung GX-10 vs Sony TX200V in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you have at the time. Underneath is the front view size comparison of the GX-10 vs the TX200V.

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the GX-10 and TX200V is 59 and 96 respectively.

Samsung GX-10 vs Sony TX200V Sensor Comparison
Usually, it can be difficult to visualise the gap in sensor dimensions simply by going through technical specs. The image below will help offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the GX-10 and TX200V.
As you have seen, both of the cameras have got different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The GX-10 featuring a bigger sensor will make achieving shallower DOF simpler and the Sony TX200V will produce greater detail having its extra 8 Megapixels. Higher resolution will allow you to crop shots much more aggressively. The more aged GX-10 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.

Samsung GX-10 vs Sony TX200V Screen and ViewFinder


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Samsung GX-10 vs Sony TX200V Specifications
Samsung GX-10 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX200V | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Samsung | Sony |
Model type | Samsung GX-10 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX200V |
Type | Advanced DSLR | Ultracompact |
Announced | 2006-09-21 | 2012-01-30 |
Physical type | Mid-size SLR | Ultracompact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | - | BIONZ |
Sensor type | CCD | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | APS-C | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 23.5 x 15.7mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor area | 369.0mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 10MP | 18MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 3:2 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Highest Possible resolution | 3872 x 2592 | 4896 x 3672 |
Maximum native ISO | 1600 | 12800 |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 64 |
RAW support | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch focus | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detect focus | ||
Contract detect focus | ||
Phase detect focus | ||
Total focus points | 11 | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens support | Pentax KAF2 | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | - | 28-140mm (5.0x) |
Highest aperture | - | f/3.5-4.8 |
Macro focusing distance | - | 3cm |
Total lenses | 151 | - |
Crop factor | 1.5 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display diagonal | 2.5" | 3.3" |
Resolution of display | 210k dots | 1,230k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Display tech | - | 1,229,760 dots equiv. XtraFine TruBlack OLED display |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Optical (pentaprism) | None |
Viewfinder coverage | 95 percent | - |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.64x | - |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 30 secs | 2 secs |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/4000 secs | 1/1600 secs |
Continuous shutter rate | 3.0fps | 10.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | - | 3.10 m |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye reduction | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Fastest flash synchronize | 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) |
Maximum video resolution | None | 1920x1080 |
Video file format | - | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
Microphone 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 | BuiltIn |
Physical | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 793g (1.75 lb) | 129g (0.28 lb) |
Dimensions | 142 x 101 x 70mm (5.6" x 4.0" x 2.8") | 96 x 58 x 16mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.6") |
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 life | - | 220 images |
Battery style | - | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | - | NP-BN |
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 | Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Pricing at release | $850 | $500 |